Secure Sink To Wall

Check the level again before trimming the shims with a utility knife.

Secure sink to wall.

Now you ll lift up and slide the sink off the bracket holding it to the wall then set aside. Tighten loose sink bracket. Secure the cabinet with screws. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs.

A simple way of fixing a loose wall sink. Depending on the type of laundry sink you purchase it will either mount to the floor or the wall. You should now see screws holding the bracket to the wall. Lift up the sink.

Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile. Cut any caulking between the loose sink and the wall. Install a wall mounted type if you want unrestricted access underneath the sink.

However for the wall mounted types to work you need sufficient support blocking in the wall behind it. Some tops are held on with screws and some are glued to the base. Secure the pedestal with the washer and lag bolt to the floor but don t. Then tug on the sink top to free it from the wall.

Using a sharp blade slice through any sealer joining the sink and the wall or cabinet. And whether you re replacing a sink in a small bathroom or looking for an attractive streamlined option that will show off the style of your entire bathroom installing a pedestal sink is a project most experienced do it yourselfers can tackle. If the holes are not completely lining up or you want a more secure install use wall anchors to attach the vanity to the wall. Remove the sink top from the vanity base.

With the hardware mounted on the topside of the sink mount the supply lines underneath the 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. Attach the flexible supply lines to the hot and cold valve bodies and then attach them to the supply tee.

How to attach a pedestal sink to the wall without studs. Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor. Attach the vanity to the wall using 3 inch drywall screws.