: You should definitely bolt the sink into the tile wall, but I doubt that you will need the 2X4 - here's why: I think the 2X4 install tip is for new construction. IN other words, behind your tile is most likely NOT drywall or greenboard. It is most likely a mud or mortar wall.

: Look at your access panel for the shower and you should see metal and something like concrete coming thru it. If this is the case you have a pretty sturdy wall to drill into and bolt the sink too. They sell special tile bits, be careful drilling the tile! Use an anchor as well.

: The base itself definitely will not hold that sink up... The base should probably be bolted into the floor but mine isn't.

Thanks - exactly as you described it was accurate. I used toggle bolts to secure it to the wall. There was tile, then plaster or mud in a wire mesh behind it. A hell of a time to drill in. I put the sink in - and have yet to bolt to the floor. There is no way I'll find a bolt long enough as we have a tile floor, then about 24 inches of cement. Instead, it was suggested that I use liquid nails. My fear - it never comes off.

• Re: Installing a pedestal sink Ricky 09:31:05 12/24/02(0)