Wall mount sink, Not just saving space
2009-12-28

A wall mount bathroom sink, like a wall mount bathroom cabinet, is the best option for you if your average-sized apartment has a limited space bathroom.

On the space saving feature part, wall mount bathroom sinks are of great help for people with restricted movement. With a wall mount bathroom sink, one can take care of ones needs even when seated on a wheel chair.

You literally have unlimited choices in wall mount sinks. You have single sinks and double sinks as well as the special space-saver corner models. Again, there are these space-economy models with narrow sink widths. These models, though narrow, have adequate depth.

Renowned sanitary-ware manufacturers have launched wall mount bathroom sinks of various shapes and sizes. You will also get ample choices in color.

To start with, it would be wise to remove a small portion of the drywall, as this will give you easy access to the wall studs. Once you have removed the drywall, insert 2-by-6 or 2-by-8 blocking between wall studs. Thereafter, with the help of 3 1/2-inch galvanized common nails, secure the blocking to the studs and repair the wall.

With the wall-blocking ready, you will need to place the sink or the metal sink frame and mark the screw-holes on the wall. Drill holes for inserting lag screws or any other snap-clasp that comes packed with the sink. Get to work with the sink – fixing the faucets, the drain-outlet, etc. and then secure the sink (or for that matter the frame to which the sink is attached) to the wall blocking. Before you finally tighten all the screws, make sure that the sink is level.

Connect the P-trap as well as the drain arm to the drain-outlet. Connecting the two water-supply tubes to the shutoff valves will put the wall mount bathroom sink in the working mode.

Mostly wall mount faucets are used with wall-mount sinks; however, such a sink may even have faucet holes in the bracket or on the countertop.