More often than not the exisiting waste pipe is too low to install the trap which fits inside the pedestal richard says.
How to install a pedestal sink with floor plumbing.
Proper installation of a pedestal sink begins with the rough in plumbing.
When the waste and supply stub outs are in the right places installation.
The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand.
If you already have the right plumbing in place installing a pedestal sink is a project most experienced diyers can tackle in a day.
Screw the pedestal base to the floor.
Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.
Be careful not to overtighten the nut or you could break the sink.
The plumbing fits inside the pedestal which is secured to the floor.
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But before you rip out your old vanity to install a pedestal sink be aware of what the project involves.
Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close.
Bob vila consults with a professional plumber to learn how to install a pedestal sink.
Pedestal sinks also have a classic elegant look that you just don t get with a boxy vanity and standard sink basin.
You may need to make plumbing changes and flooring and wall repair as well as adjusting to a lack of storage space.
How to install a pedestal sink hide the pipes.
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Slide the sink over the mounting bolts and install a stainless steel fender washer and acorn nut to secure it.
The plumbing for a pedestal sink is exposed so all of the plumbing including the stops need to be new.
First choose your sink thenhire a plumber to rough in a new waste pipe.
Pedestal sinks have a simple elegant design and take up less space than a bathroom sink and vanity.