How To Install A Pedestal Sink Floor Drain

When the waste and supply stub outs are in the right places installation.

How to install a pedestal sink floor drain.

Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. If the potential sink location is on a 2nd floor i can t imgine not having to bust into the ceiling under it too even to run the drain straight down. Sit on the floor with the sketch in hand and visualize how the back of the pedestal sink will match up with the supply lines. Screw the pedestal base to the floor.

Before you decide to purchase here are some things to think about. Distance from the floor or wall to where the drain enters the wall or floor distance between the floor and the water supply pipes. The water and drain pipes are hidden behind the pedestal which helps give a pedestal sink its sleek clean appearance. Fine tune the pedestal placement and level the basin side to side.

I just went through the same exercise myself including the installation of a pedestal sink. For drilling into concrete use a hammer drill and a concrete bit. Set the pedestal on the floor so it lines up with the pvc waste pipe and its center is about the same distance from the wall as the center of the basin s drain see step 2. The plumbing fits inside the pedestal which is secured to the floor.

The pedestal sink must be mounted to the floor for stability. Proper installation of a pedestal sink begins with the rough in plumbing. Pedestal sinks have a simple elegant design and take up less space than a bathroom sink and vanity. How to install a pedestal sink hide the pipes.

Slide the sink over the mounting bolts and install a stainless steel fender washer and acorn nut to secure it. Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close. The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Distance right to left from each water supply pipe to the drain.

If you already have the right plumbing in place installing a pedestal sink is a project most experienced diyers can tackle in a day. Be careful not to overtighten the nut or you could break the sink. The technique for doing this will vary depending on the type of floor.