Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location.
How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.
In either case it s important to level the sink.
To begin the installation shut off the water to the bathroom once again so you can cut off the caps on the stubouts and install the shutoff valves.
Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall.
Moving the water supply and drainpipes.
Carefully move the sink back against the wall.
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As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean.
The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand.
Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud.
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Keep the rags and bucket handy to catch the water that will spill from the pipe.
For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile.
For a tile wall first use a tile bit.
Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.
Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable.
Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace.
Secure the cabinet with screws.
Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings.
Measure out from the wall 1 3 8 in make a mark on the stubout and cut it off with the tube cutter photo 4.
Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud.
Mark the height of the sink on the wall.
Make sure the lavatory is level image 1.
Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close.
Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall.
Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench.
Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs.
You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs.