Pedestal

[bennettp23]

Hi,

I've installed a sink and pedestal. The sink is solid to the wall with the proper both ended screws but the pedastil does not attach to the basin (do not think it is supposed to). B and q Fabienne basin and pedestal.

There is about a 10mm gap between the sink and pedestal my error but don't think the pedestal is a support anyway as it is part of the set and just sits under the sink with no connection to the basin.

What should I use for he gap? Is there something other than silicon which will set hard but is white?

Thanks.

 

[Madrab]

Nope, you're right, the pedestal doesn't bear the weight of the basin but it does add support to it and stops the weight of a basin full of water plus people leaning on it from pulling it off clean off the wall.

 

[bennettp23]

Ok. But what can I use to seal/connect the two?

 

[bennettp23]

How about this

http://www.diy.com/departments/evo-stik-sticks-like-grab-adhesive-290ml/36275_BQ.prd?tab=reviews

 

[muggles]

How about refitting the basin so it touches the pedestal? You won't need to bodge it with sticky stuff then

 

[bernardgreen]

I would shim the foot of the pedestal with a piece water resistant material shaped to match the foot print of the pedestal.

My reason for this shimming was to bring the basin level with the window ledge.

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• bernardgreen
• 16 Jan 2015
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[Madrab]

Ok. But what can I use to seal/connect the two?

Choices are small that would bride that gap and not crack or split over time. Maybe a bath seal but even then it's going to look weird and that pedestal will move, it needs to be sitting on the basin to give it a bit of support too.

 

[FiremanT]

Why was being level with the window so important?

 

[bernardgreen]

Why was being level with the window so important?

Appearance

 

[Burnerman]

I'd think you need some non compressible filler in that gap - maybe even an epoxy putty pushed well in, and then disguised with some white silicone?
Just a thought but the basin will need supporting at some time. You may not want to jack the pipes about either but I don't know if that is a factor.
John