Sink with pedestal for the bathroom: self-installation

And here in the bathroom are finished facing works. An experienced tiler will remodel the water supply and sewage system in such a way that only the approach points will be visible from the walls. If the bathroom is clear, then how to hide the drainage outlet under the sink? This question was asked by many. In fact, there are two ways to solve the problem. The first is a sink with a curbstone, the second is a sink with a pedestal. Today we will pay special attention to this subject of sanitary engineering.

Main characteristics

A sink with a pedestal can be made with one-piece construction and a team. When choosing, pay attention to the following nuances:

• The shape of the lines at both the shell and the pedestal must coincide. If the first element has smooth radial lines, then the second one must be made in the same style.
• Presence of overflow is necessary, that at the moment of operation not to flood the neighbors.
• Do not take too small a sink, otherwise the water will splash throughout the bath with spray.
• Presence of a hole under the mixer. If there is a hidden wiring, then no hole is needed, and you will have to buy a plug.

Kinds

Sinks with a pedestal for the bathroom can be:

• Straight lines. Normal view. Compactness is typical for such constructions.
• Corner ones. An interesting solution in small bathrooms. Occupies minimal space.

By assembly type:

• National teams. The pedestal and the sink are assembled at the installation site.
• Whole. The construction is a monolith.

Material for the production of shells:

• Porcelain. This is expensive, but aesthetic. Emits a clear, clear sound. When illuminated, highlights, the structure is homogeneous without impurities.
• Faience. This is a budget option. It produces a dull sound, the structure is porous and heterogeneous.
• Porcelain tiles. This is a new composite material, which is particularly strong. Unlike the first two, if you drop something heavy, the shell will not break and will not crack.

Difference from other types of equipment

What is the difference between the washbasin and the pedestal for the bathroom? You should consider the advantages of this type of plumbing:

• Communication is successfully hidden.
• Stability of construction. Such shells can withstand the load, since they have an emphasis in the floor.
• If the walls in the bathroom are weak, the sink with the pedestal is most acceptable, because in this design there is an emphasis in the floor.
• Beautiful aesthetic appearance. At a usual shell:

• Communication is visible.
• You can not rely on it, as it can not withstand the load.
• This type of equipment is not suitable for weak walls.

The sink with a curbstone, in contrast to the equipment in question, has a significant plus: under the construction is formed a useful area that can be used for the storage of household chemicals. But there are significant disadvantages: with a narrow space between the bathroom and the sink it will be inconvenient to clean up, a dead zone will appear. And in small bathrooms this design looks cumbersome.

What should I look for when buying?

Before purchasing, you should measure the output points for the plumbing, the distance to the bath, the opening. This will help not to err with the dimensions, and the plumber will not have to return to the store.

When accepting the goods, you should:

• Check the kit. Perhaps you will need to buy a siphon, because often the manufacturer supplies its products with fairly cheap consumables. As a result, instead of a bump with a bend can put a straight line, which in the future will lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the sink.
• Check whether the sink is firmly on the pedestal. Adherence should be even, without distortion.
• You need to set the pedestal on a level place and check with the help of a level.
• And, of course, view all the equipment for lack of chips and scratches.

Preparation for work

Installing a sink with a pedestal with your own hands is a simple process and anyone can do it. First of all, make sure that the floor is even. The uneven surface will subsequently swell into the structure. The tool and material should be prepared:

• Perforator with a drill bit on the tile. The nozzle must correspond to the bolts.
• Adjustable wrenches.
• A hammer.
• Building level, marker or pencil.
• Rewind (fum-tape or tow).
• Silicone sealant.

The fastener for the sink is included in the equipment.

Markup for installation

A sink with a pedestal is assembled and installed at the assembly site. Visually it is possible (if the area of a premise allows) to level it concerning tile seams. The ideal option will be if the places under the holes coincide with the seams, as with inaccurate drilling, a tile may break. If this does not work, it's okay.

The level checks the installation. If everything is fine, there are holes for drilling. This is done through the installation holes of the sink, which are on the back of the equipment. The shell is moved away, and the level of the holes is checked once more relative to each other.

Preparatory work

Drill holes on the markings. If they do not fall on the seams, it is necessary to work without haste and with a slight pressure, so that the stone does not become chipped or even worse - a crack. Next, dowels are inserted and carefully hammered with a hammer. It is possible to pre-fill a bit of the building mix (glue or plaster) for greater reliability in the hole.

Check the place under the pedestal. It should be smooth. If necessary, the plane must be leveled. The sink with pedestal should not swing after installation.

Next, it is necessary to assemble the drainage element in accordance with the instructions attached to the plumbing. It is recommended to use elastic bands. They should be installed on both sides in the center and without gaps. This will help to avoid leakage at the time of operation. Further, the screw of fastening of a grid in a drain aperture is twisted. The siphon is connected to the outlet corrugation, which is mounted in the sewage outlet.

Installation of equipment

It should be noted that a corner sink with a pedestal is mounted in a similar way.

In the dowels, the installation bolts are screwed in not completely, leave a gap so that you can put a sink on them. Do not forget about sealing washers. Next, the sink is installed. Bolts should be twisted gently. If strongly tightened, the tile may crack. Twist two turns each by turns.

Mixer Installation

Before doing this, turn off the water supply. The mixer is mounted with flexible hoses to the water outlet points. Most often, when tiling, these points are made above the sewer opening, which makes it easy to hide all the wiring in a pedestal. A process opening is provided for the mixer in the sink. A hose reel is used to connect the hoses. It will further prevent leakage, ensuring a tight fit. After that, put a pedestal under the sink. Sealant is used to seal the joint of the shell and the wall. As a rule, choose white. Installation of a sink with a pedestal is over. Now it is necessary to check up working capacity of the equipment.

Errors

Basic installation errors:

• The slope of the shell indicates that the markup is not level. A small flaw can be removed by adjusting the set screws.
• Leakage of water and sewerage wiring. Using a wrench, tighten the connection points, if necessary, the joints pass through the sealant.
• The gap between the sink and the wall. It must be sealed with a sealant.
• There is a mixer. Tighten the bracket.
• The sink sways. There may be two reasons. If this is an uneven floor, then you have to remove the pedestal and level the base. The second reason is the shell mounting bolts. They need to be tightened.
• Do not leave the water in the sink. This can occur if the corrugation is twisted or a bend is formed. Remove the flaws and mount them back.

Since it is not difficult to install a sink with a pedestal, it is entirely possible for a beginner in construction. The main thing is to make correct preparations and observe the installation technology.