Installing a Pedestal Sink

Measure and mark the bracket height. To support the bracket, cut a hole in the wall that spans two studs. Cut a piece of 2x6 or 2x8 to fit between the studs and attach it with screws. Drive the screws at an angle through the brace and into the studs.

Cut a piece of drywall to fit the hole and attach it to the brace with screws. Smooth pieces of drywall tape around the edges. Use a taping blade to cover the tape with joint compound. Allow the compound to dry, then sand until the patch is smooth. Paint the patch.

Set the sink on top of the pedestal and against the wall. Hold the bracket in place and mark the position of the bracket. Install the bracket by driving screws through the wall into the 2x brace.

Install the faucet and the drain body on the sink. Lower the sink onto the bracket. Slide the pedestal in place to make sure the bracket is at the correct height, and adjust it if necessary. Hook the supply tubes to the stop valves and attach the drain.

Slide the pedestal under the sink. Stand back to determine if the pedestal looks level and sits squarely on the floor. Adjust it as needed. You may caulk the bottom of the pedestal or leave it uncaulked so it can be removed for cleaning.

Drill two holes in the countertop, one for the drain and one for the faucet. There is no overflow, so use an umbrella drain (shown) that covers the drain but does not close it. Apply silicone sealant and anchor by tightening the nut from below.

The faucet unit comes with flexible supply tubes already attached. Apply silicone sealant to the bottom of the faucet and drop the lines through the hole in the countertop. Anchor the faucet from below by tightening the nut and leveling screws.

Wrap the threads of the stop valves with pipe-thread tape and attach the supply tubes. Make a tailpiece from a section of trap and attach it with a rubber washer and trap nut.