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Pedestal Sink Installation

The clean lines of this sink open up space in the bathroom design.

From "Bathroom Renovations"
episode DBTR-513

Chris and Erin want a more modern bathroom with clean lines. Amy Matthews shows them how to get that look by installing an elegant pedestal sink.

This new sink makes an elegant statement.

Materials:

pedestal sink
2-foot level
torpedo level
drill
tape
safety glasses
locking pliers
anchor bolts

Figure A

Figure B

Pedestal Sink Installation

Position the pedestal and dry-fit the sink on top. Check for level and shift the sink to adjust (figure A). Once the sink is level, mark the location of the bolt holes.
Remove the sink and set aside. The bolt holes in this project didn't line up with the wall studs, so Amy installed a backer board behind the drywall – anchored to the studs – to have a solid piece to hold the sink. The sink needs to be attached to studs or to a sturdy board anchored to studs; plain wall anchors just won't do the job.
Drill pilot holes at the marks for the bolt holes. Since Amy was using a backer board, it was important to drill only partway into the board. Measure and wrap a piece of tape around the drill bit as a guide to the correct depth.
Safety Alert: Wear safety glasses and use caution when working with a power drill or other power tools.
Use locking pliers to screw the anchor bolts into the wall (figure B). Make sure the bolts go in straight so the sink sits properly.
Set sink in place on the bolts and slide the pedestal in underneath.
Secure the sink to the bolts with two washers and a nut on each bolt. Put a nylon washer next to the sink surface, then use a metal washer between it and the nut. Tighten the nuts carefully to avoid cracking the sink.
Check again for level and adjust as needed.
Hook up the water-supply lines and the drain pipe.