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Installing a Pedestal Sink

A pedestal sink is the latest trend in bathrooms and toilets. It looks stylish and serves as a good accent. There are various designs and colors available on the market today you just have to pick the right one that best suits your bath and toilet.

This type of sink is usually made of either vitreous china or enameled cast iron. The cast iron type is more durable but more expensive. The vitreous china, on the other hand, varies in quality and cost. Be aware, too, that pedestal sinks are available in three different hole configurations depending on the faucet that you wish to use. It is vital, therefore, that your sink is compatible with the configuration of the faucet you desire. 

A pedestal sink mainly consists of the sink and its base or pedestal. Although it looks like the sink is solely supported by the pedestal, it actually isn’t so. The bowl is tied with a bracket to the wall for support similar to a wall-mounted sink.

With the right tools, installing a pedestal sink is easy. A manual with instructions on installing it normally comes with the purchase of the sink. The steps should be followed well to properly install the sink along with the faucet and valves for connecting water supply and drainage. 

1. The first step is securing the sink to the wall. Place the bowl and pedestal in its proper position and mark the locations of the holes on the wall as well as on the floor for the pedestal. Tiles on a mortar base are strong enough to support the sink but if there’s only drywall or plaster, it’s best to install blocking under the wall surface. 

2. Next, it’s time to drill the holes that you marked for the fasteners in the wall and floor. If a tile is being drilled, you may use a masonry bit. 

3. You can now install the faucet and drain connection on the basin and then attach the water supply lines to the faucet. Be sure that the main water supply line is turned off when doing this. 

4. Put the bowl and pedestal back in their position and bolt the basin to keep it secure. Don’t overtighten the bolts as you might cause the sink to crack. 

5. Then slip out the pedestal from under the sink first so you can finish installing the drain and water supply lines. Should there be leaks, use Teflon tape and adjust the fittings properly. 

6. Put the pedestal back in its place and bolt it to the floor. If your pedestal’s design does not have bolts for the flooring, you can use adhesive caulk to the top and bottom of the pedestal to keep it in place. 

DIY Flip Projects >> Installing a Pedestal Sink

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