Moving the water supply and drainpipes.
How to attach a sink to a tile wall.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
Insert the faucet to the sink and attach with locknuts.
Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier.
Check the level again before trimming the shims with a utility knife.
Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first.
A pedestal sink is a ceramic bowl that rests on a matching pedestal or pillar that supports its weight and conceals the water.
Secure the pedestal with the washer and lag bolt to the floor but don t overtighten it.
How to attach a pedestal sink to the wall without studs.
To see where the tile will end at the top of the installation make a jury stick.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
If the holes are not completely lining up or you want a more secure install use wall anchors to attach the vanity to the wall.
Bob vila consults with a professional plumber to learn how to install a pedestal sink.
More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs.
Otherwise you ll use the sink itself to identify and mark where to drill.
In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part.
For example a small child who cannot see over the sink while brushing his teeth may pull on the sink bowl.
As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean.
Before setting the bowl of the sink attach the drain.
Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap.
Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink.
Attach the vanity to the wall using 3 inch drywall screws.
This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter.
Prepare the faucet drain and pop up assemblies on the sink.
Be sure to use a masonry bit if you re drilling through tile.
Attaching the sink bowl to the pedestal or wall with adhesive is often a simpler procedure than connecting the sink bowl with metal brackets but it has its risks.
Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall.