Installing a Wall Hung Bathroom Basin

[Pedro45]

Thinking of installing an IKEA wall hung bathroom basin.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20223716/

This weighs 16kg and is held onto the wall using two bolts! Concerned about obtaining a sound fixing without overtightening the bolts and damaging the basin. Thinking of putting a bead of silicon sealing rubber (the type used to seal between bath tiles and the bath) on the back of the sink to take up any irregularities and, maybe, also provide some adhesion to the plaster. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Have also thought of first securing to a wooden sheet, perhaps by using similar bolts and also gluing with some No More Nails, and then screwing that to the wall. The sheet would be larger than the back of the basin so would provide a greater area of contact with the wall.

 

[PetePlumb]

http://m.screwfix.com/p/fischer-basin-fixing-kit/71804

A set of these will be fine for that size basin.

Is it a solid wall you are planning on fixing it to, or a stud wall?

A stud wall will require extra support obviously to have something to screw the bolts into.

No need for anything else, but if you want piece of mind.. blob some silicone behind it as well. But beware, using no nails will make it difficult to remove for whatever reason in the future.

I've fitted plenty of basins just using the bolts with no problems, And haven't managed to break any in the process. Just tighten carefully,

 

[muggles]

Back it up with some Stixall, that'll hold it up forever

 

[Pedro45]

Thanks guys. Your replies are helpful and reassuring. Pedro.

 

[Charnwood]

IT weighs 16kg, but with water tap and waste you're probably looking at around 21kg.