Installing Sink To Wall

In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part.

Installing sink to wall.

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. 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. Moving the water supply and drainpipes.

The pedestal is only a secondary support. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. 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.

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. Remove the sink top from the vanity base. Knowing these steps will enable you to securely and safely install a sink in any space that you need to. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components.

Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink. Install the sink. Install water supply lines and a drain if they aren t there already. Be sure to use a masonry bit if you re drilling through tile.

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. 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.