And now the facing work is finished in the bathroom. An experienced tiler will remake the water supply and sewerage system in such a way that only supply points will be visible from the walls. If everything is clear with the bathroom, then how to hide the sewer outlet under the sink? Many have asked this question. In fact, there are two options for solving the problem. The first is a sink with a pedestal, the second is a sink with a pedestal. Today we will pay special attention to this item of plumbing.
Key Features
Sink with pedestal can be made in one piece and prefabricated. When choosing, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- The shape of the lines at the sink and at the pedestal must match. If the first element has smooth radius lines, then the second one should be made in the same style.
- The presence of overflowit is necessary not to flood the neighbors at the time of operation.
- Don't use a sink that is too small, otherwise the water will spray all over the bathroom during operation.
- The presence of a hole under the mixer. If hidden wiring is connected, then the hole will not be needed, and you will have to buy a plug.
Views
Pedestal bathroom sinks can be:
- Straight. Normal look. Such structures are characterized by compactness.
- Angular. An interesting solution in small bathrooms. Takes up minimal space.
By type of assembly:
- Teams. The pedestal and sink are assembled on site.
- Whole. The design is a monolith.
Shell material:
- Porcelain. This is an expensive pleasure, but aesthetic. Produces clear clear sound. When illuminated, it highlights, the structure is homogeneous without impurities.
- Faience. This is a budget option. Emits a dull sound, the structure is porous and heterogeneous.
- Porcelain tile. This is a new composite material, which is particularly durable. Unlike the first two, if you drop something heavy, the shell will not break or crack.
Different from other types of equipment
How is a pedestal bathroom sink different from other options? Consider the benefits of this type of plumbing:
- Communications are successfully hidden.
- Stability of the structure. Suchsinks can withstand the load, as they have an emphasis on the floor.
- If the walls in the bathroom are weak, a pedestal sink is the most suitable, because this design has a support to the floor.
- Beautiful aesthetic appearance.
- Communications visible.
- You can not lean, as it may not withstand the load.
- This type of equipment is not suitable for weak walls.
At an ordinary sink:
A sink with a cabinet, unlike the equipment in question, has a significant plus: a usable area is formed under the structure, which can be used for storing household chemicals. But there are significant disadvantages: with a narrow space between the bathroom and the sink, it will be inconvenient to clean, a dead zone will appear. And in small bathrooms, this design looks bulky.
What should I look for when buying?
Before purchasing, you should measure the outlet points for plumbing, the distance to the bathtub, the opening. This will help not to make a mistake with the dimensions, and the plumbing will not have to be returned to the store.
When accepting the goods, you should:
- Check kit. You may need to buy a siphon, because often the manufacturer completes its products with fairly cheap consumables. As a result, instead of a corrugation with a bend, a straight line can be put, which in the future will lead to an unpleasant smell from the sink.
- Check if the sink fits snugly on the pedestal. The fit should be even, without distortion.
- You need to set the pedestal on a level place and check with a level.
- And, of course, check all equipment for chips and scratches.
Preparation for work
Installing a sink with a pedestal with your own hands is a simple process and anyone can do it. First of all, you should make sure that the floor is even. An uneven surface will subsequently result in a rocking structure. Prepare tool and material:
- Puncher with a drill for tiles. The nozzle must fit the bolts.
- Adjustable wrenches.
- Hammer.
- Building level, marker or pencil.
- Reeling (fum-tape or tow).
- Silicone sealant.
Sink fixture included.
Markup for installation
The sink with pedestal is assembled and installed at the assembly site. Visually, it is possible (if the area of \u200b\u200bthe room allows) to align it with respect to the tile joints. The ideal option would be if the places for the holes coincide with the seams, since inaccurate drilling can lead to chipping of the tile. If that doesn't work, it's okay.
The level checks the setting. If everything is fine, holes for drilling are outlined. This is done through the installation holes of the sink, which are located on the back of the equipment. The sink is moved back and the level of the holes is checked again relative to each other.
Preparatory work
Holes are drilled according to the markup. If they did not fall on the seams, it is worth working without haste and with a little pressure so that a chip does not form on the tile or, even worse, a crack. Next, dowels are inserted and carefully driven in with a hammer. For greater reliability, pre-fill a little construction mixture (glue or plaster) into the hole.
The place under the pedestal should be checked. It should be even. If necessary, the plane must be leveled. The pedestal sink must not wobble after installation.
Next, it is necessary to assemble the drain element according to the instructions supplied with the plumbing. The use of rubber seals is definitely recommended. They must be installed on both sides, centered and without gaps. This will help to avoid the formation of a leak at the time of operation. Next, the screw securing the mesh is screwed into the drain hole. An outlet corrugation is connected to the siphon, which is mounted in the sewer outlet.
Installation of equipment
It should be noted that the corner sink with a pedestal is mounted in a similar way.
In the dowels, the mounting bolts are not completely screwed in, leaving a gap so that you can put the sink on them. Don't forget the sealing washers. Next, the sink is installed. Bolts should be tightened carefully. If you pull too hard, the tile may crack. Tighten two turns alternately each bolt.
Installing the faucet
Beforethis should turn off the water supply. The mixer is mounted using flexible hoses to the water outlet points. Most often, when tiling, these points are made above the sewer hole, which makes it easy to hide all the wiring in the pedestal. A technological hole is provided for the mixer in the sink. To connect the hoses use winding. It will further prevent leakage by providing a snug fit.
After that, they put a pedestal under the sink. Sealant is used to seal the junction of the sink and wall. As a rule, choose white. The installation of the sink with pedestal is over. Now you should check the operability of the equipment.
Mistakes
Main installation errors:
- The slope of the sink indicates that the markings are not level. A small flaw can be removed by adjusting the set bolts.
- Leaking water and sewer lines. Tighten the joints with an adjustable wrench, if necessary, go through the joints with sealant.
- The gap between the sink and the wall. It needs to be sealed with sealant.
- The mixer is running. Tighten fastener.
- The sink is rocking. There may be two reasons. If it is an uneven floor, then you will have to remove the pedestal and level the base. The second reason is the sink mounting bolts. They need to be tightened up.
- Water in the sink does not drain. This can occur if the corrugation is twisted, or a bend has formed. You should remove the flaws and mount them back.
Because how to installa sink with a pedestal is not difficult at all, then a beginner in construction may well do it. The main thing is to correctly carry out the preparatory work and follow the installation technology.
