Do you know that a wall-mount sink installation in your bathroom gives many benefits you’ve never imagined?? Apart from saving space, it also makes cleaning the sink easier. Yes, the wall-mount sink also provides an automatically required leg room beneath, which can be of great help for wheelchair users. So, for a user-friendly bathroom, a wall-mounted sink is a must-have.
Though you all may be familiar with bathroom sinks, we are sure that after reading the above lines, one can think, about what is a wall mount sink, and how to install a wall mount sink? Then let’s take a look –
What is A Wall Mount Sink?
Wall mount bathroom sinks are attached to and installed directly on the wall without the use of a pedestal or vanity. They are open underneath, giving your bathroom a streamlined design and a minimalist atmosphere.
Wall mount bathroom sink, also known as a wall-hung sink or floating sink. They are the best option for small bathrooms that have limited space. They are also pocket friendly as they are inexpensive and don’t require a pro to install. But.. but.. but… the installation of wall mount sink might be challenging.
But don’t worry, here below we are giving wall mount sink installation instructions step by step and all the details of required tools and materials for installation.
Which Materials and Tools You Would Need for the Wall Mount Sink Installation?
Following materials and tools are required for the wall mount sink installation:
- Sink Drain Assembly
- Plumber’s Putty
- Pop-Up Stopper Assembly
- Sink Mounting Bracket
- Trap Adapter
- Drill
- Angle Grinder
- Pry Bar
- Wrench
- Socket Wrench
- Pipe Cutter
- Tongue And Groove Pliers
- Hacksaw
- Screwdriver Bit
- Wood Screws
- CPVC OR Copper Pipe And Fittings
- Shutoff Valves
Tips for Installing Wall Mount Sink
Keep below tips in your mind before you start installing wall mount sink.
- For the wall mount sink plumbing, the most basic advice from Gharpedia is that don’t even think twice for call a professional if you are not familiar with such plumbing work.
- Purchase all your tools carefully.
- Take precise measurements of the size of the sink and decide the comfortable mounting height.
- Before you start your wall mount bathroom sink installation process, shut the water off to avoid flooding or leaking.
How to Install A Wall Mount Sink?
Follow this installation of wall mount sink guide, step by step to ease and speed your work:
Step 1: Make a Rectangular Hole in the Wall
- Using a drywall saw, make a rectangular hole in the wall extending vertically 6 inches higher than the sink’s planned location and horizontally to the studs on each side of the sink. If the wall is tiled, use a pry bar and carefully pry them off one by one as you set them aside in case you need to reuse them.
- Use an angle grinder to cut through the cement backer board and pry it off.
- Remove the screws by using the screwdriver and a drill. After scrapping the old adhesive, you can also reuse it.
Step 2: Install the Block
- Between the exposed studs, screw horizontal 2×8 or 2×6 blocking; flush with the stud’s room-side edges with its face towards the room.
- Using a torpedo level, level the block and place it such that its face middle is where you like it to be.
Step 3: Install Drain and Water Supply Lines
- To reroute water pipes that were serving another sink, use a hacksaw to cut them back to 6 inches before where you’d like them to stump out of the wall.
- Extend them out about 2 inches past the finished wall by soldering shoulder fittings and ½-inch pipe. For the CPVC pipes, use plastic pipe cement and solder for the copper ones.
- If you’ve to modify the existing drain pipe or install a new one, you should consult a plumber. The drain vent is installed at about 5 feet from the P-trap, and to do that, it would call for extra plumbing work, which perhaps you might not want to do yourself.
Step 4: Install the Shutoff Valves
- Install new drywall and any other wall covering you might need and finish the floor and the wall.
- Use a pipe cutter or a hacksaw (depending on the type of pipe you’re using) to cut out the pipe stubs one inch past the wall. As applicable, install a shutoff valve at the end of each pipe by tightening compression fittings, soldering, or gluing it.
- Before installing the valve, ensure you place an escutcheon on every pipe to conceal the gap between the wall and the pipes.
Step 5: Install a Trap Adapter
- Most bathroom sink P-traps measure 1½ inches and a drain pipe 2 inches in diameter. Therefore, you need to install a trap adapter of 2×1½with a P-trap pipe compression fitting that you can tighten up by hand.
- At a length of 1 to 2 inches beyond the wall, cut the drain pipe and use a plastic pipe cement to glue on the fittings.
Step 6: Install the Sink Mounting Bracket
- On the wall position, mount the bracket. Use a torpedo level to level it and mark the positions of the mounting holes for the lag screws.
- Take out the bracket and use a drill and a masonry bit to drill holes through stone or tile.
- Put the bracket back in place, ensuring that the bracket is perfectly level. Use a socket wrench to screw the bracket to the wall.
Step 7: Prepare the Sink
- To install the sink, drain structure, pack the sink strainer flange underside with plumber’s and the strainer through the sink drain hole- use tongue-and-groove pliers to tighten the nut.
- Onto the sink deck, install the faucet by following the instructions of the manufacturer.
Step 8: Wall Hung Basin Installation
In this stage you know how to fit a wall hung basin, and for that you need to follow the instructions of the manufacturer keenly.
- Hook the sink onto the bracket and secure it with washers and lag screws with the mounting hardware. Before tightening the screws, ensure that the sink is level from front to back and side to side.
Step 9: Install the Pop-up Stopper
- Onto the sink drain, screw a tailpiece, and then drop the stopper in.
- Insert the lever of the stopper, hook it onto the stopper flange bottom and then screw it onto the tailpiece.
- Dip the lift rod into the hole behind the faucet and use the perforated metal strip and screws that the stopper assembly comes with.
Step 10: Hook up the Drain
- First, make the tailpiece of the same height as the drain opening in the wall by cutting it from the floor.
- Onto the tailpiece, slide a washer and a slip nut. Insert the tailpiece into the trap mouth and then screw on the nut to install the P-trap.
- The other end of the trap, swivel it to face the opening of the drain.
- Cut to proper length the horizontal connecting pipe. Insert one end into the trap outlet and the one into the trap adapter and tighten up the slip nuts by hand. However, if you find the connections leaking, use pliers for extra torque.
Step 11: Install Wall Mount Sink Faucet
- To each of the faucet inlets, screw one end of the water supply hose and the other end to the shutoff valves.
- Use a wrench to make the connections watertight and then check for leaks by turning on the valves. If necessary, tighten more.
Now you don’t have to think about how to replace wall mounted sink in your home. Because, installing wall mount sink is very simple and easy. It isn’t rocket science- you only need the right tools and equipment, and you’re set to go.
We hope you will enjoy your DIY plumbing project with this wall mount sink installation guide. After completing bathroom plumbing, if you want to change a kitchen sink, then look at our article: Kitchen Sink: Everything you Need to Know! It will surely help you.
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