There are a number of different sinks that you can install in your bathroom. Some are just installed to be used for everyday functions, such as hand washing, brushing teeth, etc. Others can be installed to serve these functions but also to give character to the bathroom. One of these types of sinks is the pedestal sink. It has a base in which a lavatory sits on top of, giving the bathroom a fancier look. Installing a pedestal sink is different from installing other bathroom sinks and takes a little more work.
There is an American Standard pedestal sink that comes with a towel rack that sits underneath the sink bowl. Before placing the sink on the base of the pedestal, you will want to install the towel bar. Flip the sink bowl upside down, preferably on a towel or something soft to avoid chipping it. Place the well nut in the holes in which they fit. Place the towel bar on top of these holes and then tighten the screws with a screwdriver (not a drill). Do not over tighten the screws as this will crack the sink.
Get ready to install the pedestal by first putting the anchor screws in the wall where the sink will be. There will be a steel hanger that will have the bowl sit on top of it. Place the pedestal base into the position where it will sit. Mark the holes where the screws will go into the ground and the wall. Move the base and sink and drill holes where the screws will be placed on the ground and wall. While the sink is still detached, install the faucet that will be used with the sink.
Place the lavatory bowl on top of the pedestal base. If the bowl is uneven, use the provided bumper cushions to make it level. Secure the pedestal base to the ground by screwing the provided bolts into the ground where the holes were drilled. Put the bowl on top of the base and make sure that the drain pipe is installed correctly and that the supply tubes can reach the faucet. When this is done, find the bolt on the wall that will secure the bowl of the sink and tighten it to the wall. Again, be careful when tightening these screws as over tightening will crack the bowl, which most likely won’t be covered by any type of warranty.
Clean up the area around the sink and make sure that the faucet, the drain assembly & pipe, and other faucet components are working correctly and are free of leaks. Make any adjustments that you need to with these parts and with the pedestal itself, so that it is sitting at a level position. You will be surprised at how nice the pedestal makes your bathroom look while still providing the functions that a sink should provide.
