Mounting A Wall Hung Sink On A Steel Stud Wall

If there is no mounting plate use the holes in the back of the sink basin as your template.

Mounting a wall hung sink on a steel stud wall.

Holding this cut stud or track in position with the web facing out mark the top and bottom flanges where they intersect with the wall stud flanges. Manufacturer number size name dimensions a c f rim height. Josam 17125 series wall mounted single lavatory carrier. First you want to strengthen the wall behind the sink.

Follow the manufacturer s instructions to mount the wall mount bathroom sink. Based on a dim shown. Lift the sink slightly while tightening the nuts with a wrench. Wall mount concealed arm withconcealedarms leveling securingscrewsandsteel plate for attaching to studs.

To do this bridge the studs with a stud or track cut so that it s equal to the length of the wall. When your walls lack the studs to accommodate a pedestal sink you must use toggle bolts and. Mount the sink to the wall. Standard adjustable sleeve is 4.

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. Smear pipe dope onto the threads of the supply line compression fittings and tighten them onto the faucet supply lines. Measure the sink installation height again and draw a mark using the level. Use a level to make sure the mounting bolts are level.

Place the mounting plate in the installation location and mark the wall through each of the mounting holes. Install the threaded inserts to hold the bolts in place. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs. Slip the sink over the mounting bolts and finger tighten the mounting nuts over the washers.

Fasten the 2 x 10 brace to the wall studs by using 2 1 2 inch screws. Measuring off the top of the basin note the position of the 2 x supporting bolt holes on the back and transfer these marks onto the wall centring the basin in its intended location. Insert the mounting bolts. Toenail the blocking to the studs with 3 1 2 inch galvanized common nails or screw it with 3 inch decking screws.

Some sinks will require the use of a mounting bracket. Then repair the drywall see how to repair drywall. The sink should be anchored to two wall studs.