How to install a sink with a pedestal - a detailed analysis of the mounting technology

How to choose a product

There are models of bathroom sinks on the market in various geometric shapes and colors.

In a wide range, you can get confused, choose not quite the best option.

Certain tips will help make it easier for buyers to participate.

The first thing to look at is the color scheme and design idea.

They should complement each other and harmoniously fit into the decor of the bathroom. Plumbing should be in harmony with facing materials, design elements. All this will reflect the essence of the owner of the house.

If you like the classics, then you should think about purchasing faience or porcelain products. An alternative for those who appreciate everything extraordinary will be products with an unusual shape.Non-traditional materials can be used here:

• leg made of stone;
• acrylic or tempered glass bowl;
• steel or plastic insert plates, etc.

The decorative patterns on the washbasins look quite nice. Modern variations of plumbing can be complemented by shelves for soap, holes for glasses, towel holders. Here the choice is limited solely by the preferences and needs of the buyer.

The shape of the sink should be chosen depending on the style.

In addition, it is worth considering the dimensions of the product and the dimensions of the bathroom. Large plumbing will be out of place in small rooms.

The best solution for modern apartments will be a bowl 60 cm long. Using it, you can easily brush your teeth, wash your face with convenience, and there will still be room for movement.

It is imperative to look for the presence of overflow. If 2 identical shells come across, but one will have this element, then this variation should be given preference.

It happens that the bowl and pedestal are purchased separately. Here, the choice already depends on the shape of the previous element. So, if a square bowl was previously purchased, then a rounded leg would be extremely inappropriate.

Key points to consider:

1. Leg. It is considered the weakest point of the product. This is due to its design. It is necessary to carefully consider the selected option for the absence of deformations, scratches, scuffs. Mechanical damage will complicate transportation, installation and affect during operation.
2. If you plan to install it yourself, then it is best to buy a pedestal under the sink without jumpers and partitions on the back side.
3. It is necessary to take into account the placement of sewerage and water supply in the bathroom.Modern models have a different distance between the wall and the pedestal after installation.

Installation work

Installing a washbasin with your own hands is easy

It is important to adhere to the installation technology and instructions that come with the product.

The sequence of work is as follows:

1. Determination of a place for the device. A markup is made, a sketch is made. To do this, you need to know all the dimensions of the equipment and the distance between the leg and the wall. Attachment points are marked with a pencil. The horizontal position is checked using the building level.
2. Clarification of the height of the sink. The standard height is 700-800 mm.
3. Preparing tools. Previously, we had already blocked the water pipes, dismantled the old washbasin. For further work you will need:

• a hammer;
• perforator;
• screwdriver and a set of keys;
• fum.

1. "Tulip" is placed on the leg so that the product is leaning against the wall closely. The top of the device and the line marked in advance must match. Next, you need to note the attachment points.

Important!
It should be understood that fastenings can only be made if you are 100% sure that they will withstand the weight of the structure. For reinsurance, you can always install a special frame.

1. The next step is to prepare the mounting holes. They are drilled with a diameter slightly smaller than the dowels themselves. Then filled with glue. Before letting it dry, you need to hammer in expansion dowels.
2. The design should not sway to the sides. To do this, you need to level the floor.
3. Washbasin installation. Screws must be screwed into the holes where the dowels were driven in. Next, the bowl is placed on a pedestal and placed on top of them. The drain hole should be in the center. After that, you need to put washers on the screws and screw the device to the wall.

Important!
It is forbidden to connect plumbing to the water supply system if it has not been previously connected to the sewer. In a different situation, flooding is inevitable during a leak.

On this installation can be considered completed.

Installation errors, their causes and solutions

Sometimes, after the installation is completed or some time after installation, it turns out that the sink with the pedestal was installed poorly. A number of symptoms that indicate this:

• the sink is wobbly;
• the pedestal is tottering;
• there is a gap between the bowl and the pedestal;
• there is a gap between the bowl and the wall.

Most of these problems can be solved without dismantling the product. If your washbasin on the pedestal began to walk and tremble from one touch, the problem is in the level. During editing, of course, you used the spirit level, but perhaps not hard enough.

If it turns out that the fasteners are not at the same level, this must be corrected. A large difference in height is corrected only with new fasteners, and a small one can be corrected by slightly twisting the mounting pin.

If the washbasin itself is held evenly, and only the pedestal staggers, the problem is in the base. A perfectly flat floor is a rarity. Maybe your pedestal hit the junction of the floor slabs or the problem is in the screed itself, but if you do not want to level the floor, use silicone. Drying, it creates a fairly dense layer that compensates for the distortion. Walk silicone along the junction of the “legs” and the floor.

The same solution is suitable for eliminating the gap near the wall or between the bowl and the pedestal. Silicone sealant is an indispensable item in the plumbing arsenal.

System health check

Before you start using the washbasin, you need to check the quality of the connections and how firmly the bowl is installed. To do this, once again check the quality of all fasteners. After that, open a tap with hot and cold water and check the tightness of the water hoses. If there are water leaks, then the connections must be tightened, and when this does not help, unscrew the hose and wind up the FUM tape.

To check the tightness of the siphon, it is recommended to draw water into the sink by closing the drain hole. Then drain all the water - if there are no leaks in the siphon and hoses, then you can start using the sink.

While draining the water, check the tightness of the connections

The connections should not be overtightened, as you may damage the seals or strip the threads.

Possible installation errors

Inexperience or inattention when installing a sink can lead to errors that affect its operation. The most common mistakes are:

In order to prevent the sink from rocking, it is necessary to level the floor surface under the pedestal before installing it.

Sink to the side. This can happen if the fasteners are not located in a straight line. you can eliminate a slight slope by adjusting the mount. If the slope is large, then the installation of a new mounting hole is necessary to eliminate it.
Sewer or water leaks. The cause is most often poorly tightened connections. They must be tightened again and smeared with silicone at the junctions of the sewer pipe sections.
Gap between wall and sink.In this case, water will inevitably get on the wall, which sooner or later can lead to a coating damaged by dampness. The gap must be sealed with silicone sealant.
The sink "walks". This can be caused by poorly tightened self-tapping screws or an uneven floor under the pedestal.

In the first case, carefully tighten the screws so as not to damage the sink. In the second case, you will have to dismantle the equipment, level the base and install the structure again.
The sink does not drain water

Difficulties with the flow of water may appear due to kinks or twisting of the corrugations. You should carefully inspect the drainage corrugation. If it has kinks or twists, loosen the connections and straighten the bellows.

Do-it-yourself installation of a sink with a pedestal is a feasible task for many. This will require patience, quite a bit of time and careful observance of all instructions. As a result of the efforts, you will get a well-mounted sink with a pedestal, which can serve flawlessly for many years.

Mounting method

There are washbasins:

• Overhead. Not suitable if you plan to install a sink with a pedestal, as they are intended for installation on a countertop.
• Suspended. Mounted using fasteners or brackets. But hanging products, which are also called cantilever, are also suitable for installation on a leg. Another common name is a tulip shell with a pedestal.
• Mortise. Requires a table top into which the equipment crashes.
• Furniture. Are mounted on a curbstone, a table-top, a support. Often sold as a set with bathroom furniture.

Types of sinks and pedestals for the bathroom

Any sink is a bowl that can have several holes: for the bottom drain, for installing a faucet and for lateral descent of excess water. Each manufacturer implements their own engineering solutions in the models, so there are no clear options for how to install a sink with a pedestal.

Classification by fastening method

According to the mechanism of fastening and decorative design of communications, five main types of shells can be distinguished.

Mortise. Such a sink is mounted in a stationary countertop in two ways:

• top;
• bottom.

With the top fastening, only the neck of the sink enters the countertop, and its main part is located above the countertop. In the lower position, the appearance of the sink is similar to a kitchen sink, in which only the fixing edge protrudes above the countertop.

Mortise sinks often have only one hole for draining water, and in this case the faucet is mounted on a wall or countertop

Suspended (console). Such bowls of sinks are attached directly to the wall with bolts or with brackets. Their communications remain open from below or subsequently hide in under-shell cabinets.

The advantage of wall-mounted sinks is the presence of free space under them, which can be used to place cabinets or plumbing fixtures.

Washbasins with pedestal. They differ from suspended ones by the presence of a special pedestal, which provides additional support and aesthetically hides all communications.

Sinks with an adjacent wall pedestal can only be installed in bathrooms in which there are no water supply lines running along the walls

Washbasins with semi-pedestal.The difference between a semi-pedestal and a pedestal is that the first one has a short length and does not reach the floor. The semi-pedestal is attached under the sink on its own and performs only a decorative role to hide pipes and a siphon.

If you need a sink for a child, then the option with a semi-pedestal is the ideal solution, because it can be lowered to 60-70 cm

Furniture. Sinks of this type have an individual shape of fixtures, which only fit the furniture that comes with them.

Designer washbasins usually do not require fixing to the wall, but are installed directly into the furniture set using special fasteners.

Most furniture sinks are expensive and only made by big name brands.

How to choose a plumbing sink for installation in the bathroom room in size, described in detail in the article, which we recommend that you read.

Varieties of shell material

The cost of products largely depends on the appearance of bathroom sinks and the material of their manufacture. You can also buy a cheap enameled sink, but it definitely won’t add beauty to the bathroom.

Each washbasin cover has optimal care products that protect the surface from scratches while maintaining cleaning properties.

The most common materials for modern sinks are:

1. Faience. The cheapest and most unpretentious material from which most plumbing is made. Its disadvantage is a change in the color of the coating and the appearance of microcracks after several years of operation.
2. Porcelain. Unlike earthenware, porcelain products undergo a two-stage firing, therefore they have a more snow-white coating, the color of which practically does not change over the years.
3. Porcelain stoneware or artificial stone. The advantage of this material is its strength, stable parameters of the outer coating and ease of removal of colorants when they hit the surface.
4. A natural stone. This is an expensive fashion material, shells from which it is rational to install in an interior made of natural materials. Its disadvantage is the presence of microcracks on the surface, which makes it almost impossible to remove the coloring matter that has got to the surface.
5. Glass. Glass sinks can be made in any color. They are more expensive than faience, but cheaper than artificial stone. Water stains are strongly visible on the glass surface, therefore, to maintain its beauty, it is necessary to regularly wipe the surface with a cloth.

It is possible to manufacture sinks from steel, copper, plastic and other materials. Their shape can be round, square, angular or oval.

Sink selection

Modern bathroom equipment is very beautiful and high-tech. There is a huge selection of sanitary ware, which allows you to carry out a variety of design projects. In pursuit of the appearance of the bathroom, do not forget about convenience. The equipment should be as comfortable as possible for the person performing hygiene procedures. The dimensions of the equipment are important when choosing.

Before purchasing a sink with a pedestal, the first step is to take all the measurements in the place where it will stand, and then choose a sink with the appropriate dimensions.

A bulky sink can take up most of the space in a bathroom, while installing a sink that is too small can cause inconvenience.In specialized stores, there are a huge number of plumbing options that meet all these conditions and perform their functions. However, the installation of a traditional sink with a pedestal is still the most preferred. Such a washbasin has an aesthetic appearance, is quite compact and convenient, while the pedestal allows you to cover not too aesthetic plumbing pipes

How to install a sink with a pedestal will be described below, but now you should pay attention to the choice of equipment

Before going to the plumbing store, you need to measure the place where it is supposed. This will allow you to determine the size of the plumbing equipment. As practice shows, the optimal size of the sink is from 55 to 65 cm. If you want to install a smaller bowl, it will be inconvenient, since water during the procedures will certainly fall on the floor and walls. A large sink will take up too much space, which is not always acceptable even in spacious rooms. As for the height of the pedestal, it should be sufficient so that the person does not have to lean too much when washing.

Scheme of the structure of a shell with a pedestal.

The appearance of the sink bowl can be very different. Designers advise choosing a pedestal in a shape similar to the shape of a bowl. If the bowl is square or rectangular, then it is recommended to install a cubic pedestal, while a rounded sink, for example, will require the same rounded pedestal. The same recommendations apply to the material from which the plumbing equipment is made. The material must be the same.To increase functionality, you can choose a pedestal under the sink, which has various shelves where items necessary in the bathroom will fit.

It is worth paying attention also to the type of sink: it can be deaf or have. Both options are acceptable, but keep in mind that the second option will require the installation of an additional plug

It is good that there is an overflow hole in the sink, then in case of any problem with the drain, the water will not go to the floor, but to the sewer. Before buying, you must once again carefully inspect the equipment you like and make sure that there are no scratches, chips or other defects on it. It is worth trying to put the sink on the selected pedestal. It should match perfectly in color and accurately enough to enter the place intended for it.

Now that the pedestal sink selection has been made, installation can begin.

Criterias of choice

Repair in the bathroom is accompanied by the replacement of equipment that has served its purpose. The industry offers advanced modifications equipped with smart devices.

The list of materials used for the manufacture of products has undergone revolutionary changes. Acrylic and composite compositions have replaced the usual sanitary ware. In the world of forms, there is also a large number of novelties in the form of installations, corner structures and monolithic samples.

Dimensions

Before going to the store, you need to take measurements of the bathroom. The resulting figures are the basis of the scheme with the points of placement of plumbing fixtures. The plan also indicates the arrangement of furniture in the bathroom. The height of the pedestal for the sink, depth, diameter are selected with reference to the parameters of the room.

The product line is represented by three types of products:

• Separate (tulip shells),
• monolithic,
• semi-pedestal.

Material

When choosing a sink model, study the properties and qualities of the material.

1. Sanitaryware is a classic option. According to marketers, 60% of the bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware market is made of faience.
2. The second most popular place is occupied by sanitary ware. The difference between the materials in the composition. The share of useful impurities in sanitary ware is 2 times higher. Thus, an increased level of strength is provided, the porosity of the coating is reduced. Competing materials are outwardly difficult to distinguish.
3. the stone belongs to the luxury price segment. Composites are a durable, wear-resistant, heat-resistant option. A variety of colors and shapes of washbasins on a natural stone pedestal. The only downside is the weight. A relatively miniature structure made of artificial stone weighs 25 - 30 kg.
4. Acrylic devices stand apart in the category. A fashion trend in the field of design is an innovative technological solution. Positive qualities and properties exceed those of analogues by 2-3 times. The sales leader is a monolithic model.
5. Glass - suitable for hi-tech design projects. The monitoring group Houzz Bathroom Trends Study revealed the increased interest of Russians in glass sets. Nevertheless, the share of the consumer market remains small and belongs to the exclusive group. The pedestal under the sink is not provided.
6. Steel are made, as a rule, by the individual order for places of public use. Practically not used in everyday life.

Technical specifications

Technical parameters are an area of ​​increased attention. Modifications vary:

• at the location of the mixer,
• according to the diameter of the drain hole,
• by the presence / absence of a bottom valve, a drain-overflow device, additional options.

Mounting method

The method of installation is one of the priorities. Installation of a sink with a pedestal has three versions: wall mounting, installation of a sink with a pedestal to the floor, fixing to the bottom of the countertop or to the base of the cabinet. 90% of pedestal sinks are wall mounted.

The form is chosen in strict accordance with the design project and the dimensions of the room.

Shape and color

In plumbing stores, it is easy to find sinks on bathroom pedestal various forms, for example:

• square;
• round;
• oval;
• triangular (angular).

Do not forget that the pedestal for the washbasin must match it in shape. If the plumbing is round, then the leg should be chosen the same, and for square equipment, a cubic pedestal is ideal. Very convenient corner sink with pedestal, which saves space.

Dismantling of old plumbing

Note that the plumbing kit you purchased, as a rule, includes not only fasteners, but also special elastic gaskets for the sink and pedestal. Before mounting the structural elements in the wall, using a perforator, holes are made for fastenings, in which plastic dowels are fixed to the glue.

Then, using flexible hoses to the installed on the sink faucet water supply lines are connected. After that, it will be possible to proceed to the connection of the sink drain, which is mounted in compliance with the known rules (with the installation of an overflow system and a siphon connected to the sewer).

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After installing the pedestal in place, it remains only to finally tighten the fixing bolts, while leveling the sink. After completing these procedures, it will be possible to turn on the water supply and make sure there are no leaks. We advise you to additionally watch a video that shows the process of installing a sink with a pedestal.

See that the set of plumbing you bought, in most cases, includes not only fasteners, but also special elastic gaskets for the pedestal and sink. Before mounting the structural elements in the wall, using a perforator, holes are made for fastenings, in which plastic dowels are fixed to the glue.

First, a sink is fixed on the wall with the help of special bolts with gaskets, which is pre-aligned with the line horizon. When installing plumbing, the bolts are first “caught” in the dowels, and then carefully (without excessive hardening) are pulled up to a state that provides a snug fit of the sink to the wall.

At the end of the installation of the pedestal in place, it remains only to completely tighten the fixing bolts, at one moment smoothing the sink in level. After completing these procedures, it will be possible to turn on the water supply and make sure there are no leaks. We recommend that you additionally watch a video that demonstrates the process of installing a sink with a pedestal.

In the case of installing a new sink instead of old equipment, it is important to know the sequence of actions for removing old plumbing. When dismantling the old sink, work is carried out in the following sequence:

When dismantling the old sink, work is carried out in the following sequence:

The water is shut off and the faucet valves are turned off.
Removed if there is a pedestal.
The faucet mount is unscrewed at the bottom of the sink and the faucet is removed.
The siphon is unscrewed from the neck of the sink, water is carefully drained from it.
The siphon pipe is pulled out from the sewer hole, which is closed with a special plug or a plastic bag to block unpleasant odors.
The nuts that secure the sink are unscrewed, and it is removed.

When installing new plumbing, it is advisable not to use old flexible water hoses and a siphon, which can leak during re-installation due to worn rubber gaskets.

Before installing a new sink, you need to remove the old one. The procedure for dismantling the old sink is as follows:

1. Unscrew mixer fittings.
2. Disconnect the water supply line.
3. Remove mixer.
4. Unscrew the siphon fasteners and remove it. If the siphon needs to be replaced, it must be disconnected from the drain pipe.
5. Close all openings with a stopper. If you plan to install a new sink with a pedestal, this is not necessary.
6. Remove old sink.

Design features

Tulip design

Such a floor stand under the sink is at the same time its support and is in the form of a cylinder or a painted vase.

Now washbasins are produced in the bathroom with a semi-pedestal attached to the wall, and the space under them is free.

Washbasin with semi-pedestal: we determine the desired installation height ourselves.

• Bowls made of faience, porcelain are produced in various shapes and rich colors.
• The type of sink is also important for us: a blind option or with a hole designed to install a mixer there. Both types are good, but a plug is needed for an unused hole.If there is a common faucet in the sink and bathtub, the product without it will do.
• It is better if the siphon is included in the package, but the consultants in the store will select the right option.
• The height of the Tulip is 70-80 cm, while you can increase the parameter with a small pedestal, but you cannot reduce it. But then a wall-mounted semi-pedestal will suit us.

The dimensions of this set of Daisies are standard: 450*600*815.

• It is advisable to buy a sink with an overflow hole: if the drain is clogged with dirt, water will still drain into the sewer, but not over the edge.
• Interior decoration: the washbasin pedestal can be of any size and original shape, plus its traditional role as a reliable support for the washbasin.
• From the widest selection of built-in, wall-mounted and surface-mounted washbasins, the washbasin with pedestal (on an elegant stem) is the best choice.
• Constructive variability of models: with bowl fastening to the wall, or with installation on a floor stand or on a half-pedestal for a sink.

Features of sinks with a pedestal

Sink with pedestal

By installing a washbasin on a pedestal, several tasks are solved at once:

• a reliable reference point appears;
• drain communications are hidden;
• design is improved.

The floor stand under the sink comes in the form of:

• cylinder;
• painted vases.

Height - 70-80 cm. You can find a little more, but it will be possible to significantly increase the level of the sink only due to the pedestal under the pedestal.

According to the method of fastening the model are:

• based on a pedestal;
• with wall mount.

For the manufacture of such shells use:

• faience;
• acrylic;
• glass
• porcelain;
• ceramics;
• a natural stone.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Of course, it is better to see once than read 100 times on the Internet. We have made a selection of good video reviews that will help you dot the “and” in such a difficult task as installing a sink with a pedestal.

Video #1 Installing a washbasin with a pedestal using a practical example:

Video #2

Special attention to sealing joints:.

If you still decide to install a pedestal sink without professional help, read all the recommendations twice, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Of course, unforeseen situations may arise, no one is immune from this.

Being theoretically savvy, you will see the full picture of the process. If you follow the instructions exactly, everything should go like clockwork.

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