Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain.
How to hang a wall mounted sink.
Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink.
Cut a 2 x 4 into two 36 inch pieces.
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If they match up then you can use the same holes already drilled into the wall.
How to install a wall mount bathroom sink step 1.
The key is to support the sink while you tighten.
Step 9 screw on clips photo by wendell t.
If there is no mounting plate use the holes in the back of the sink basin as your template.
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Installing the new wall mounted sink measure the lag hole placements on the back of the new sink to see if the width between them is the same as the old sink.
Cut these two boards lengthwise to a 2 3 4 inch width.
When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done.
The next sink installation steps involve setting the mounting bolts into the support brace in the wall and then bolting the sink to the wall.
Expose the wall studs.
How to set mounting bolts and hang a sink after you take steps to strengthen the wall behind your sink you re ready to complete your wall hung sink installation.
Turn off the water again.
Follow these steps to provide the necessary wall support.
In each board cut a notch that s 1 1 2 inches deep and 9.
The sink should be anchored to two wall studs.
Attach a steel clip at each corner with a screwdriver clamping the sink to the underside of the countertop.
Place the mounting plate in the installation location and mark the wall through each of the mounting holes.
Make a rectangular hole in the wall that extends vertically about 6 inches higher than.
Otherwise you ll use the sink itself to.
Wipe the dust from the countertop.
If your sink includes a mounting plate you can use that for a template to drill your pilot holes.
If they are spaced differently then you will have to drill new lag holes.
Drill holes for screws and fasteners.
Screw horizontal 2x6 or 2x8 blocking between the exposed studs flush with the room side.
Toenail the blocking to the studs with 3 1 2 inch galvanized common nails or screw it with 3 inch decking screws.
Spread a bead of silicone caulk on the sink s flange and tip the sink in place.
1 position the sink or its mounting plate if it has one on the wall and mark the wall through the holes in the plate or sink.
Wall hung sinks can be customized to the user s height.
It s a nice way to personalize.