Tools & Supplies for Installing a Pedestal Sink

Series Summary

There is a myriad of DIY home improvement projects to keep you busy for as long as you live in your house. Installing a pedestal sink is one example of the many great projects you can take on. Pedestal sinks are an elegant and functional addition to your home. Don't worry if you aren't a professional or a natural do-it-yourself-er. DIY home improvement doesn't have to be just for the pros; you can accomplish any home renovation project if you have the right help. Our expert is a professional carpenter and he can help you, in this free video series, learn how to install your own pedestal sink.

In this free home improvement video series, learn how to assemble and install a pedestal sink in your home from home improvement expert Bob Street. Bob will demonstrate all the steps necessary for installing a sink, including how to level a pedestal sink for installation, how to attach a faucet to a pedestal sink, how to apply sealant to sink stopper valves, how to attach a stopper valve to a sink, how to attach the horizontal stopper valve to a sink, how to drill holes in the wall to install a pedestal sink, how to hook the water supply to a sink, and how to attach the p-trap to a sink.

Video Transcript

"My name is Jeff Pence. I am with Bob Street today from Houdini Home Improvement in Lebanon, Ohio on behalf of Expert Village. In this clip, we are going to be unpacking the pedestal sink and going over some of the tools and extra supplies that are going to be needed. First thing you want to do is layout all the parts to the sink. You've got the stand, the basin, your facets and everything and the tools that you are going to be needing. Get them nice and ready for the assembly. The tools you are going to need is a drill and utility knife, a pair of pliers, a socket radget, a caulking gun with silicone sealants and a torpedo level. In addition to your tools, you are going to need some Plumber's putty and some pipe thread sealant which can be purchased separately at your hardware store. You also need to purchase a pea trap for the drain along with your water supply lines. And then what comes with your facet will be your stopper valve and drain along with your facet itself. Then finally what comes in the kit is your sink basin and your pedestal stand. "