Mounting A Bathroom Sink To Plaster Wall

Barclay petite corner basin wall mount oval bathroom sink with overflow drain 14 375 in x 17 375 in.

Mounting a bathroom sink to plaster wall.

Barclay arcadia wall hung basin white wall mount rectangular bathroom sink with overflow drain 10 12 in x 19 75 in item 1465143. Squeeze siliconized acrylic caulk onto the rear of the backsplash center it over the countertop and press it against the drywall. Optional move the stop valves closer to the trap in order to hide them behind the pedestal. Hold the mounting bracket against the wall at the proper height and drill a pilot hole into the wall studs.

I m going to be installing a wall hung vanity sink in a few weeks. Slip the sink over the mounting bolts and finger tighten the mounting nuts over the washers. Start by measuring the size of your new sink and determining the ideal mounting height usually about 30 inches from the floor but this may vary depending on your sink or preference. It s plaster on gypsum board from the early 50 s no lath.

Follow the manufacturer s instructions to mount the wall mount bathroom sink. You ll find american standard commercial sinks wherever durability dependability and beauty are on call. Attach the brace with angle driven screws. Vitreous china high splash back wall hanger.

The position of the new sink s screws don t line up with any stud or blocking. Smooth the beads with your finger. In this video i install a bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors onto a plasterboard wall that is only three inches thick often called an egg box partition be. Cut a hole in the wall spanning from stud to stud and then cut a piece of 2 8 to fit snugly between the studs.

Some sinks will require the use of a mounting bracket. Measure the sink installation height again and draw a mark using the level. For pricing and availability. Mount the sink to the wall.

The old one now removed had some clips on the wall only one screw actually went into a stud or blocking. Follow manufacturer s instructions for locating the sink brace. Lift the sink slightly while tightening the nuts with a wrench. Once you ve safely removed the bathroom vanity if there is one it s time to prep the wall for your sleek new sink.

In hospitals prisons schools ballparks and hotels from main street to industrial boulevard american standard stands proud. Smear pipe dope onto the threads of the supply line compression fittings and tighten them onto the faucet supply lines.