Fitting A Semi Pedestal Bathroom Sink

Semi pedestal sinks are wall mounted rather than floor mounted and designed to save space.

Fitting a semi pedestal bathroom sink.

Before a pedestal sink takes its place you need to repair and reinforce the wall behind it to hold its weight. Mark this on both the wall and the floor. After you do that you can install the sink easily. Now mark the outline of the basin on to the wall.

They are typically no more complicated to install than a full pedestal sink. A semi pedestal sink or basin is one with a part pedestal instead of a full pedestal. Some sinks require you to install a separate bracket first although others mount directly to the wall. Position your sink in place and mark it out.

Whatever unit you choose order the sink and faucet well ahead of time so you can get your bathroom back on line as quickly as possible. Here s how to fit a pedestal basin. Place the pedestal and basin in position and check that it is level. Install waste and trap step 5.

Turn off the water supply valves. The sink we feature here is a ravenna semi pedestal sink made by american standard. You can now fit the waste. Because of the small size and layout of my bathroom i want to install this on an internal wall but i ve been told that semi pedestal basins like this can only be installed on an external wall so there is space for the drain to leave the house.

If you re working on a tight budget purchasing a pedestal and basin may also work out as a cheaper option than a vanity unit with an in built basin. Install the basin taps step 4. If you re replacing a bathroom sink how to measure up for a bathroom sink fitting a bathroom sink step 1. On a standard pedestal sink the pedestal acts as a stand for the sink.

Secure the sink with fixings provided step 6. The american standard ravenna semi pedestal sink leg is made of durable vitreous china and adds a touch of elegant yet strong and simple european style to your bath decor. These are slimmer options aside from fixing a basin on top of a vanity unit and do not take up much floor or wall space. Many basins are placed atop a pedestal either full or semi.

Designed to fit ravenna pedestal tops the leg covers the p trap to help keep cleaning simple and comes with a mounting kit for ease in installation.