11 January 2008, 5:47 am
As you have probably seen most pedestal sinks are white in color. Most of them are a bright shade of white but some others are darker or lighter. Do you think you would like it if they came in multiple colors? I have yet to see a place that had lots of pedestal sinks in different colors. This post will discuss my thoughts on this.
When you think of a pedestal sink what comes to mind right away. I think of a stunning white color as the color of the sink. I think most people would agree with this assessment. Back in the day pedestal sinks where white and since people over the last few decades have been interested in putting them back in their homes they have used the white color. The white color is great and can pretty much work for any powder room or other bathroom theme. But lets go over how a black or yellow pedestal sink would look in your bathroom.
For certain color bathroom color schemes I think have a pedestal sink that is not white could do wonders for the room. Think about if you have a bathroom that is mostly white or light colors. Putting a black pedestal sink in there would make it really stand out and also it would be the focal point of the room. It would also impress your friends a lot, I bet. Now that is a method to have it stand out from the rest of your decor the next is to have it blend perfectly.
A lot of people like to go for an ocean theme or a sky one. This usually involves some kind of blue colors or a combination of blue colors. How cool would a dark blue pedestal sink look in a bathroom that is has lots of light blue in it. I think it would blend in perfect or you could even make the pedestal sink light blue in color so it blends in even better.
10 January 2008, 3:41 am
Installing a pedestal sink is not hard if you pay attention to a few important details. Also you should take your time and not rush when working on the install. I know lots of people who try to quickly get the sink up but they end up messing something up or the pedestal sink does just not sit right. Also keep in mind that you should read through any instructions that come with your pedestal sink. This is only a general guide.
Okay now on to your simple guide for installing a pedestal sink. If you have never installed one, you might not realize that you need to support the sink similar to a normal vanity sink. It would be nice if all the pipes could come out of the bottom of the floor and up the pedestal to your faucets but this is just not the case. I think it would be really cool to have a pedestal sink in the middle of a huge master bathroom. But the only way to do this would be to have all the plumbing come up from the floor and you would probably need a special supports around the base to support the sink with out the help of a wall. Sorry for the off topic info, it just popped in my head and I thought it would be really neat.
Now all you have to do is place your pedestal sink where you want it. Then you will need to get a level which will be used so you can mark the spot on the floor and the spots on the wall where you will be mounting the sink. Next you will pull the pedestal sink away from the wall and floor markings and get your drill. You will now be drilling out the holes that you marked off in the above steps. After this you will install the faucet and drain assembly. Keep in mind you usually have to buy the valves and faucet separate.
Once that is all done you will be using your fasteners or screws to fix the top lavatory part to the wall. Then all you got to do is connect the trap and drain assembly pieces. Once you have the top bowl part tightly secured to the wall you will next drill holes in the floor and use your bolts to secure the pedestal base. Be careful when tightening the bolts. If you over do it, you can actually crack the porcelain. Thats pretty much it for a simple install guide. Keep in mind this is just a simple overview to give you an idea on how to install your pedestal sink.
5 January 2008, 11:56 pm
When it comes to buying a pedestal sink you have lots and lots of options to choose from. Depeding on what you want, you can sped under one hundred dollars or over one thousand. This article will discuss three different pedestal sinks from the low, medium, and high price ranges. It should give you a general idea of what you are really getting when you spend more money.
If you are going be going for a sink in the under one hundred dollar category, do not expect to get very much. One example is the Deluxe Pedestal Sink which is made my Randolph Morris. It has four inch faucet drillings and is made from vitreous China. I’ve only seen this model in white but I guess thats not a big deal since most pedestal sinks are white. The dimensions are twenty two inches by nineteen inches by thirty five inches. This is just your basic pedestal sink and seems like a good one if you are just starting out and want to see if you do really like these kind of sinks. Keep in mind most places will sell the faucet setup separately.
One of my favorites from the medium price category is the Cheviot Shell Pedestal Sink. It is also made from Vitreous China and has the four inch center faucet drillings. This particular model has a very beautiful design. To me it would fit perfect in an ocean or blue themed bathroom. It really reminds me of seeing shells washed up on the beach. I also like how the pattern on it stops short of the base. You should be able to find this pedestal sink for under $279. If you do go with this one, you will need to buy a four inch bridge faucet or a center set faucet for it.
A pedestal sink that costs over $1,100 better deliver some great quality and the Parisian Grande Pedestal Sink made by St. Thomas creations does not disappoint. Most pedestal sinks have the problem of not having any room to store things on it, well thats not the issue with the Parisian. It is over 43 inches wide with lots of space for you around the bowl. This model will really set you apart as having a classy and rich pedestal sink. The only downside is the size is much bigger when it comes to comparing it to most pedestal sinks, but if you are going pay over one thousand dollars on a sink I’m sure you’ll have room for it. I hope to one day get one for my home.
3 January 2008, 12:29 am
One of the big selling points of the pedestal sink is that it can save you a lot of space. If you are having trouble finding the right sink for your powder room, you might want to take a look at what the pedestal sink has to offer. Due to its unique shape you can easily fit them into any type of area. With a counter top sink you do not have all these options. Pedestal sinks come in all sorts of different sizes. You will find square ones, very simple ones, and really unique types but to be a pedestal sink they all most of the defining feature of the one leg. This is what really sets it apart from other types of sinks.
In addition to saving you space the pedestal sink can make your powder room look bigger than it really is. This is a nice bonus effect that combined with its usual space saving ability make this sink a great piece. Because there is nothing but the leg at the base of the pedestal sink; it gives out more floor space. When the eye sees more space on the floor it naturally makes the room look bigger. Many people are surprised how drastic of an effect they can have with this technique. Don’t worry if you think your bathroom is too small since you can easily install a pedestal sink to fix your problem.