Standard procedure for mounting pedestal sink?

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My mother wants to re-home our old pedestal sink to her place.

Its in my yard with the two pieces separate currently.

When I removed it from our house, there were two toggle bolts holding the basin part against the wall, and the pedestal part was holding it "up". If i had removed the pedestal part by itself, I'm pretty sure the basin part would have ripped right out of the wall.

Is that how its supposed to be? How should I re-install it in her place?

(It will be replacing that '60's Kolher sink you guys helped me with previously)
 

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Pedestal sinks almost never hang on the wall. They NEED the pedestal, unless it is a sink where the pedestal can be an afterthought, which I doubt yours is. You install the pedestal, then set the sink on it and fasten it to the wall.
 

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After everything has been aligned and tightened up top, I usually put a little bit of silicone between the floor and the back of the pedestal to hold it in place.
 
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Thanks guys! This forum is petty great in that we DIY can get this info.

My mother called off the project, but now I know for next time I have to put in a pedestal sink :-D
 
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