Project Guide: Installing a pedestal sink

Installing a Pedestal Sink

Most pedestal sinks actually hang from a bracket attached to a mounting brace (or framing) in the wall; the pedestal is only a secondary support. It's likely the process of installing the framing and patching the wall afterward will be more time consuming than installing the sink itself. Take care of brace installation and patching and painting the wall prior to sink installation. You may be able to hide the plumbing behind the pedestal if the plumbing is installed in a tight arrangement and the pedestal is wide. You may decide to hide only the trap and leave the supply lines visible on either side. If you go that route, using ornate stop valves and solid chrome supply tubing will result in an attractive appearance.

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Tools:

Water-pump pliers

Hacksaw

PVC saw

Screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Drill

Small level

Wall patching tools

Materials:

Pedestal sink

Trap

Facuet with pop-up assembly

2x8 for brace

Screws

Drywall piece

Wall-patching materials

Silicone caulk if needed

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Steps 1 - 7 of 7

Step One

Install the mounting brace

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for locating the sink brace. Cut a hole in the wall spanning from stud to stud and cut a piece of 2×8 to fit snugly between the studs. At this point, you may also choose to move the stop valves closer to the trap, in order to hide them behind the pedestal. Attach the brace with angle-driven screws. Patch the hole, sand smooth, and paint.

Step Two

Attach the mounting bracket

Assemble the sink on top of the pedestal and hold against the wall to mark for the position of the mounting bracket. Anchor the bracket by driving screws into the 2×8 inside the wall. Check that the bracket is level as you attach it.

Step Three

Set the sink

Install the faucet, most of the trap, and the pop-up assembly onto the sink. Set the sink onto the bracket. Check that the pedestal will fit; you may need to adjust the position of the bracket.

Step Four