The biggest reason people don’t like to use this type of sink is it doesn’t offer any type of storage area.   First off, they are mounted in two ways. The more expensive ones are hung in the manner of wall-hung sinks. But the pedestal sinks have the structure built into it so it can do most of the bearing on it’s own.  But for those of you that do like the way it looks here is how you would install a pedestal sink:

Step1: Install 2 x 4 blocking between the wall studs, behind the area where you want the sink. Make sure you cover the wall with “water-resistant” drywall.

Step2: Make sure you set the basin and pedestal in the position you want and brace it with 2 x 4’s.  Outline the top of the basin on the wall, and mark the base of the pedestal on the floor.  Also, make sure you mark your reference points on the wall and the floor through the mounting holes that are in the back of the sink and bottom of the pedestal.

Step3: Put the basin and pedestal to the side.  Drill pilot holes in the wall and floor where you marked your reference holes then reposition the pedestal.  Now anchor the pedestal to the floor with lag screws.

Step4: Attach the faucet, then set the sink on the pedestal. Make sure the holes in the back of the sink line up with the pilot holes you drilled in the wall, then put lag screws and washers into the wall brace with a ratchet wrench. Make sure not to overtighten the screws.

Final Step

Step5: Time to hook up the drain and add fittings. Don’t forget to caulk between the back of the sink and the wall when you are done with all of the installation.

Now that concludes includes our lesson for the day. Make sure to check with us daily for all of your do-it-yourself needs. Happy installing!!!!