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Apedestal sink’sspare lines give any bathroom a clean, elegant look.
It also saves space by eliminating the need for avanity cabinet.
This guide teaches you how to install a pedestal sink in two to four hours.
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It also helps you understand how to install a rear wall mounting plate for safety and stability.
What Is a Pedestal Sink?
A pedestal sink has an upper sink basin and a lower pedestal stem.
The hollow pedestal hides the water supply lines and drain pipe.
Replace or install bathroom flooring, as the pedestal will sit on top of the floor.
Repair and paint the back and side walls.
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Place the mark on the wall.
Set the bubble level on the mark so it is level.
Draw a line across the bubble level.
Remove the drywall carefully.
Notch the Studs
Mark the notch cut lines on the sides of the three exposed studs.
Each notch should be 1-1/2-inch deep by 5-1/2 inches high.
Use a scrap piece of two-by-six to draw the lines.
Cut the three notches in the studs with the multi-tool fitted with a wood blade.
Patch the Wall
Cut a section of drywall to 5-1/2 by 34 inches.
Screw the drywall in place with drywall screws.
Apply drywall compound over the board’s edges and apply paper drywall tape.
Sand and paint the patched section to match the bathroom wall.
Rest the sink on its side and support it with towels to avoid damaging the sink and its components.
The drain must be straight and remain fairly tight to the wall to fit into the hollow pedestal.
Drill the Mounting Bolt Holes
Place the sink basin on the pedestal.
You’ll usually need to add pads to the top of the pedestal first.
The pads will be included with the sink.
Slide the sink so it is touches the back wall.
Mark the mounting bolt holes.
The sink should have holes underneath the basin.
Slide the sink aside.
Pre-drill the holes for the mounting bolts.
Attach the Sink to the Wall
Slide the sink and pedestal against the wall again.
Screw the mounting bolts in place with the ratchet wrench.
Tighten the bolts carefully to avoid cracking the porcelain sink.
Then, drive the included mounting bolt through the anchoring hole and into the bathroom floor.
Attach the Plumbing
Attach the P-trap to the sink’s drain tail piece.
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines to the sink faucet.
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A plumber can assist you with moving or installing the water supply lines and drainage pipe.
Pedestal sinks aren’t hard to install if the bathroom has all the necessary plumbing.
So you’ll need to do this, too.
A pedestal sink needs to be attached to the wall.
You’ll generally need to attach the upper sink portion of the pedestal sink to the wall.
The pedestal is bolted to the floor.
It is not recommended to use toggle bolts for a pedestal sink.
