How to fit a pedestal basin Bathshack

Pedestal basins are a staple of many bathrooms and embody the traditional style of a wall-fitted basin fixed to a pedestal, which is attached to the floor and conceals the plumbing, keeping everything looking neat and tidy.

If you’re installing a basin then it’s always best to hire a professional tradesperson to do the work, but for information on what to expect during the process, we’ve included an overview below on the tools required and the various steps needed to complete the installation.

When it comes to fitting a pedestal basin, you’ll need the following:

Pedestal
Basin
Basin waste
Silicone sealant
Fixings
Taps

Tools required:

Tape measure
Spirit Level
Scredrivers
Pencil
Adjustable wrench and pipe wrench

The Linea Square One-taphole Basin & Full Pedestal.

Step-by-step pedestal basin fitting guide

Step one

Use the spirit level to locate the central position on both the wall and floor. Mark this with a pencil.

Step two

Position the pedestal and basin against the wall to check the placing is correct and then use the pencil to draw an outline of the basin on the wall.

Step three

Fit the basin waste and taps.

Step four

Pencil the position of the bolt holes onto the wall by placing the basin on the pedestal to gauge where it will go (if the pedestal is one which bolts to the floor, then also mark out the bolt positions for this).

Step five

Drill the holes for the bolts (checking to ensure that there are no nearby wires or pipes).

The Aria Design Tirana 550X400mm One-taphole Basin & Full Pedestal in Ceramic.

Step six

Insert the wall plugs and bolts to fix the basin onto the wall, then measure the waste pipe and cut this to the correct size, before fitting the waste trap (either a P-trap for wall-mounted wastes or a straight trap for floor waste pipes).

Step seven

Once the waste pipe is fitted, the hot and cold-water inlets can be connected and the water supply switched on.

Step eight

Position the pedestal and then complete the installation by sealing the joins with silicone sealant.

The Ari Design Madrid 535X490mm One-Taphole Basin & Full Pedestal.

Pick your perfect pedestal basin at Bathshack

At Bathshack we supply a range of pedestal basins, which remain the most popular style of basin throughout the UK and Ireland. With a variety of sizes and basin shapes available, you can find something which will suit your requirements and complement your space for a great price. This includes both one and two-tap basins, along with those which are square, rectangular, or oval-shaped.

We also stock semi-pedestal basins, where the pedestal is half the size of the full pedestal style and attached to the wall-mounted basin.

These offer a more compact variation and give your bathroom sink an elegant floating look, which can add charm and appeal to the space, while still discreetly concealing the waste and pipes.

Made from high-quality materials, all our pedestal basins are extremely robust and will last long into the future, for your peace of mind. With both modern and more traditional styles available, there’s also something to suit all tastes and styles of décor, making them a versatile choice for any bathroom.

The Athena Modern 600mm Wall-hung Basin in Porcelain is an example of a semi-pedestal basin.

For more information about our pedestal basins email us at info@bathshack.com or call (028) 9077 0188.