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  • Pedestal Sink


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    Most of today's bathrooms are outfitted with large sinks and vanities. But if you want to give a more elegant and spacious look to your bath install a traditional pedestal sink. Here's how:

    * If you're replacing a vanity, keep in mind that any imperfections in the wall will need to be repaired before you install a pedestal sink.

    Remove the Old Sink

    1. We began by turning off the water shutoff valves.
    2. Using a wrench, we removed the coupling nuts that connect the supply tubes to the shutoff valves (figure A).
    3. We then placed a bucket under the supply tubes and turned on the faucets to drain any water remaining inside them.
    4. Next, we moved our bucket underneath the p-trap and then removed the P-trap by loosening the slip nuts at both ends (figure B), allowing the bucket to catch any water from the drain.
    5. We then disconnected the pop-up drain linkage from the tailpiece of the sink.
    6. We used our utility knife to slice through the caulking between the countertop and the wall. We also scored along the seal between the countertop and the cabinet.
    7. We worked carefully lifting the countertop off of the cabinet to break the seal and periodically used a prybar to help break the seal along the wall.

      * Many countertops are screwed into the vanity, if this is the case in your application be sure to remove all of the screws before trying to lift off the countertop. Another option is to remove the entire vanity/sink combination; however, you might need an assistant to help you move the vanity.

    8. The supply lines for our vanity came up through the bottom, and there wasn't enough clearance for us to simply lift the vanity over them. So, to remove the vanity we first used a small handsaw to cut away some of the bottom of the cabinet around the water supply lines. Then we lifted the cabinet up and over the supply lines and took it out of the bathroom.

      * Your removal may differ depending on the location of your water supply lines and the type of cabinet you are removing.

    9. In our installation, we had to hire a professional plumber to relocate our supply lines. If your supply lines come up through the floor, you might want to consider hiring a professional to relocate them too.
    10. The relocation of our supply lines left two holes in the floor. Because our pedestal would cover most of the holes, we decided to simply fill them with grout. We plugged the holes from underneath the floor, filled them with grout, wiped away the excess grout and allowed the grout to dry.

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    Prepare to Install the New Sink
    1. We positioned the sink and pedestal against the wall, making sure that was sink was flat against the wall and correctly seated on the pedestal.
    2. We used a felt tip pen to mark the locations for the holes needed to mount the sink and pedestal (figure C).
    3. Next, using a hammer drill with a masonry bit, we drilled pilot holes into the wall at the marked locations (figure D). Be sure to wear safety glasses when using any power tools. We began drilling with a small bit and then changed to a larger bit to increase the size of the holes so that the supplied toggle bolts and lag screws would fit.
    4. * If you aren't drilling through tile or masonry, a standard drill bit will work .
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      Figure I (Click to enlarge)
    5. To simplify our installation, we assembled the sink and faucet before mounting the sink to the wall. We began by spreading plumber's putty around the faucet hole in the sink (figure E).
    6. We then inserted the spout shank of the faucet through the deck of the sink ( figure F) and secured it from underneath.
    7. Next, we spread more plumber's putty around the hole for the faucet handle, inserting the handle and then tightening it with a fastening nut from below (figure G).
    8. We then attached the flexible hoses to the bottom of the handles, tightening them with locking pliers. Be sure to tighten the nuts to secure the connections.
    9. We wrapped plumber's tape around the brass "T" at the bottom of the faucet and then attached the flexible hoses to it (figure H).
    10. Then we wiped away any excess putty with our fingers.
    11. After the faucet assembly was installed, we began working on the drain. First we pressed a roll of plumber's putty to the underside of the drain flange (figure I).
    12. We inserted the drain through the drain hole of the basin.
    13. We pulled the flange down and seated it in the putty.
    14. We inserted the rubber gasket and plastic washer and then hand tightened the mounting nut.
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      Figure J (Click to enlarge)
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      Figure L (Click to enlarge)
    15. We wrapped plumber's tape around the threads and then installed the body of the drain (figure J).
    16. Next we wrapped plumber's tape around the threaded end of the tailpiece and secured it to the body.
    17. We then inserted the stopper and assembly and attached it (figure K).
    18. Finally we connected the water supply lines to the faucets.

    Install the Sink

    1. With the sink fully assembled, we were ready to install it in the bathroom. We began by positioning the pedestal over the holes we drilled earlier.
    2. We then carefully lifted the sink and placed it on top of the pedestal, lining it up with the pre-drilled holes.
    3. We inserted the supplied toggle bolts and tightened them with a screwdriver. Then we inserted the lag screws to secure the pedestal to the floor.
    4. We joined the water supply lines from the faucet to the shutoff valves (figure L).
    5. We put the P-trap in place and tightened the slip nuts that connect it to the tailpiece and drain arm.
    6. With all the connections made, we opened the water shutoff valves and turned on the hot and cold water faucets one at a time to slowly bleed off air in the lines .
    7. We filled the sink with water then let it drain to check for any leaks.
    8. Finally, we ran a bead of silicone caulk between the wall and the sink to seal any gaps against moisture.


    RESOURCES :
    Bath & Kitchen Gallery
    Contact: Amy Moody
    Ferguson
    764 Miami Circle, Suite 126
    Atlanta, GA 30324
    Phone: 404-495-9919
    Fax: 404-495-9750
    URL: www.ferguson.com

    pedestal sink - Kohler (Model #: Memoirs Pedestal Lavatory 24" X 19-3/4")
    Kohler Company
    Website: www.kohlerco.com

    faucet - Kohler (Model #: Memoirs Lavatory Faucet (Model # K-454-46))
    Kohler Company
    Website: www.kohlerco.com