Fasten Sink To Wall

For sinks that do not attach with a bracket ask an assistant to hold the sink at the wall so the upper holes at the rear underside of the sink.

Fasten sink to wall.

When someone has used adhesive the sink is very difficult to remove without damaging the drywall. Make adjustments with the adjustable feet on the bottom. Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain. Slide them under the base and cut to fit with a utility knife.

Then you have to center the pedestal on that mark before setting the sink tightly against the wall. When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done. Then while holding the faucet from underneath screw on fastening nuts. Under the sink you will see a couple of holes that allow the installer to secure fasteners into the wall.

Attach water supply lines to the new faucet with an adjustable wrench. Set the vanity in place lined up with the marks on the wall. When your walls lack the studs to accommodate a pedestal sink you must use toggle bolts and. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs.

Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor. Turn off the water again. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. Insert the faucet into the designated holes on the vanity top.

Place the plastic gasket on the faucet. 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. If your vanity doesn t have adjustable feet use shims.

Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall at a height of 33 1 8 inches from the floor. Today a special type of silicone caulking compound is manufactured specifically for sink installation. 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.

The key is to support the sink while you tighten. Silicone caulking seals sinks to the countertop and prevents water intrusion. Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. A pedestal sink sits on a base.

In most cases the sink is held to the wall at these locations and then caulked around the perimeter.