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.

Josam 17125 series wall mounted single lavatory carrier. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to mount the wall mount bathroom sink. First you want to strengthen the wall behind the sink. Based on a dim shown.

Mount the sink to the wall. Measure the sink installation height again and draw a mark using the level. Manufacturer number size name dimensions a c f rim height. Fasten the 2 x 10 brace to the wall studs by using 2 1 2 inch screws.

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. Place the mounting plate in the installation location and mark the wall through each of the mounting holes. Smear pipe dope onto the threads of the supply line compression fittings and tighten them onto the faucet supply lines. Toenail the blocking to the studs with 3 1 2 inch galvanized common nails or screw it with 3 inch decking screws.

Slip the sink over the mounting bolts and finger tighten the mounting nuts over the washers. Install the threaded inserts to hold the bolts in place. 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. Wall mount concealed arm withconcealedarms leveling securingscrewsandsteel plate for attaching to studs.

Hold the mounting bracket against the wall at the proper height and drill a pilot hole into the wall studs. Remove the plasterboard from the studs and insert noggins so that the supporting bolts can be screwed directly into them at the 2 locations previously marked. Then repair the drywall see how to repair drywall. Insert the mounting bolts.

Some sinks will require the use of a mounting bracket. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs. Lift the sink slightly while tightening the nuts with a wrench. The sink should be anchored to two wall studs.

When your walls lack the studs to accommodate a pedestal sink you must use toggle bolts and. Use a level to make sure the mounting bolts are level. Standard adjustable sleeve is 4.