Fasten Sink To Wall

Lift the back edge of the sink onto the bracket.

Fasten sink to wall. Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. A pedestal sink sits on a base. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs. When someone has used adhesive the sink is very difficult to remove without damaging the drywall.

Check that it s level front to back and side to side. In most cases the sink is held to the wall at these locations and then caulked around the perimeter. Attach water supply lines to the new faucet with an adjustable wrench. Silicone caulking seals sinks to the countertop and prevents water intrusion.

Then you have to center the pedestal on that mark before setting the sink tightly against the wall. Insert the faucet into the designated holes on the vanity top. Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall at a height of 33 1 8 inches from the floor. When your walls lack the studs to accommodate a pedestal sink you must use toggle bolts and.

Turn off the water again. Under the sink you will see a couple of holes that allow the installer to secure fasteners into the wall. When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done. The key is to support the sink while you tighten.

Set the vanity in place lined up with the marks on the wall. Slide them under the base and cut to fit with a utility knife. Make adjustments with the adjustable feet on the bottom. It is the most commonly used glue to install a sink.

Assemble the bathroom faucet and drain on the sink before you attach it to the vanity. If your vanity doesn t have adjustable feet use shims. Today a special type of silicone caulking compound is manufactured specifically for sink installation. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first.

Use 1 4 inch lag screws to mount the bracket to the wall studs or wood blocking. This sink caulking material has water repellent properties and it bonds to ceramic and countertop laminate. Make a mark about ten inches from that wall with consideration of the baseboard. Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor.

Then while holding the faucet from underneath screw on fastening nuts.