Depending on your home and what you can do with it you may need to go with something other than the common sink designs with a cabinet underneath. You can either work on placing a wall sink by yourself or to get some help in the process. Whatever the case though you will need to be well-prepared if you want to get things done:
· Begin by cutting your wall away where you need to. You need a keyhole saw for a 16x16 inch section on the drywall in your bathroom. You should be very careful while doing so, as you don't want to hurt the load-bearing wall or cut through pipes or wiring out there. Discard the old materials the right way when you're done or you can save the older drywall for later use if that is possible.
· You then need to install the blocking by nailing a 2x10 inch piece of wood right in between the studs. You will probably need an extra pair of hands while you're at it, so call for a friend or family member to help out. They will need to hold the blocking so it can flush against the edge of the studs. Make sure you hammer the nails at an angle so they can go into the studs.
· Make sure you get the right type of drywall installed. You should use water-resistant drywall, cutting it in the same size and shape as the hole in your wall. Place it over the wall, then attach it to the blocking as you go.
· You now need to finish painting the drywall so it matches the rest of the wall. Make sure you allow it to dry off completely before moving on.
· Next you need to attach the mounting bracket to the drywall and blocking as well. You need to set it at the height you want for your sink, so you may need to measure that beforehand. You must make sure you won't lean on it once you install it and that its comfortable to reach when you use it.
· You can now attach the drain and faucet to the sink, but make sure you use some silicone caulking around the edge of the drain so it won't drip, making a good watertight seal.
· Run and attach the supply lines, drain line and P-trap. They must be there before you can place the sink on the bracket.
· Now you can set the sink on the bracket, securing it with anchor bolts. Avoid tightening way too much or you may end up damaging the bracket and sink if you're not careful.
· You must next attach the lines, connecting them to the right locations on the faucets and drain. You must make sure you have silicone caulking all over so you'll avoid possible leaks when you're done.
· Tighten the seals, connections and lines and double check your work. Place an empty bucket under the sink just in case. If you notice drips, then you may need try again and see what you can do to fix them.
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