Pedestal Bathroom Sink Installation & Plumbing

Read the manufacture's directions throughly when installing a pedestal sink.

According to This Old House, there is something elegant about a pedestal sink in a bathroom. Pedestal sinks work well in half baths and add a decorative touch in full baths. When installing your pedestal sink, preparation and proper measurements are critical. Pedestal sinks come in two parts: the sink and the pedestal. You need to purchase the faucet and valves separately. Follow the manufacture's direction for installation of your faucet and valves; this varies depending on the exact faucet and valves you purchase.

Instructions

1. Turn off water at the main valve.

2. Set your sink basin and pedestal in place where you want them in your bathroom. Brace the basin with two, 2-by-4-inch pieces of lumber: one on each side of the basin. Outline the top of your basin on your wall with your pencil. Outline the bottom of the pedestal on your floor with your pencil. Make your reference holes with your pencil for mounting on the walls and flooring found on the back of your sink and pedestal.

3. Remove the basin, pedestal and lumber pieces. Drill pilot holes in the wall and flooring where you marked the reference points. Replace the pedestal and anchor to your floor by screwing lag screws with your ratchet wrench. Do not over-tighten your screws as this could cause the pedestal to crack.

4. Attach the faucet according to the manufacture's directions to your sink basin, and place the basin on top of the pedestal. Align the holes in the back of the sink with the pilot holes you drilled in the wall. Use your ratchet wrench and screw the lag screws and washer into the wall.

5. Assemble the drain and supply fittings to the pedestal sink. This varies depending upon flex tubing or copper tubing. Follow the manufacture's directions that came with your pedestal sink and tubing for the specific directions.

6. Caulk between the back of your pedestal sink and the wall in your bathroom with your caulk and caulking gun. Allow caulk to dry.

7. Turn the water back on at the main valve and test the sink's water supply and drainage functions.

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