Installing Sink To Wall

If you re rerouting water pipes that served another sink cut them back to about 6 inches before the point where you now want them to stub out of the wall using a hacksaw and solder or glue short lengths of 1 2 inch pipe and elbow fittings to extend them straight out about 2 inches past the finished wall.

Installing sink to wall.

Installation of a new faucet and other components is easier if it is done when you are installing a new sink since you can easily access the hardware with the sink out of the countertop. Though installing sinks may vary due to style and plumbing setups there are some basic steps in the process that are often the same for all sinks. Moving the water supply and drainpipes. Install water supply lines and a drain if they aren t there already.

Installing a pedestal sink with toggle bolts requires the sink be positioned tight against the wall so you can mark the bowl s mounting holes on the wall with a pencil. Remove the sink top from the vanity base. Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink. Most pedestal sinks actually hang from a bracket attached to a mounting brace or framing in the wall.

Use a utility knife to cut the sealant along the backsplash and carefully pull on the sink or vanity top to remove it from the wall. The pedestal is only a secondary support. Some tops use glue or brackets to adhere to the vanity top so you may need to use your prybar to release the sink top from the base. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean.

Be sure to use a masonry bit if you re drilling through tile. And whether you re replacing a sink in a small bathroom or looking for an attractive streamlined option that will show off the style of your entire bathroom installing a pedestal sink is a project most experienced do it yourselfers can tackle. Otherwise you ll use the sink itself to identify and mark where to drill. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components.

Knowing these steps will enable you to securely and safely install a sink in any space that you need to. If your sink includes a mounting plate you can use that for a template to drill your pilot holes.