Saturday, March 17, 2012

How to Install Pedestal Sink

By Kent Henry


If you are asking on how to install a pedestal sink because of its fixture displays, which look very elegant and appealing with their classic shape, no doubt it became your favorite. Pedestal sink supports a slender stem that looks very good that can make your little space much bigger, especially if you are a house vanity.

The disadvantage of this pedestal sink on the other hand is that, it is a wall-mounted sink. Meaning, you have to take out the wall covering wherein you wanted to put up this sink. This will eventually give you more work to do. It is complicated to install then.

If you prefer having a pedestal sink, you must consider the plumbing catalogues. Pedestal sink supply lines that are installed which is connected to the shut-off valves located to its exterior sides of the pedestal, so don?t forget to check the plumbing.

Installation of the support blocking. Since it is a wall-mounted type of sink, you need to have a cleat in the middle of the wall screws to support it. The first thing to do is to locate the wall stud using a wall stud finder. Then, eliminate only the wall covering to show the screw or studs. Finally, cut the studs using a handsaw and a chisel to receive the supported cleat and locked it to the studs using the 3 inches galvanized screw.

Reinstall drywall: with the support cleat in place, you can reinstall the drywall. Measure carefully and cut a piece to fit. Then measure and lay out holes for the plumbing and cut these with a drywall saw or hole saw. Position the drywall on the wall and secure to the studs with drywall screws or nails.

Install sink-mounting hardware: the sink will attach to the wall and support cleat in one of three ways: it'll hang on a bracket attached to the cleat, it'll be fastened to the cleat with hanger bolts, or it'll use both. Whichever method is used, it's best to set the sink on the pedestal and set both in their final position against the wall. Then mark the location of the bracket, or mark through the mounting holes of the sink onto the wall. Drill the recommended-sized holes for screws or bolts and, with the aid of a helper, hold the sink in place and secure it with the hardware provided.

Install faucet and pop-up mechanism: before you mount the sink to the wall, it's easiest to install the faucet, tailpiece, and pop-up mechanism now. With the faucet installed, set the sink in place and secure it with the hardware provided.




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