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redkev
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bathroom sink

by redkev » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:47 am

what is best way to secure a large basin with pedastal to a wall with tiles?

is it silicon the basin to the wall and raw plugs with screws?

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by rosebery » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:54 pm

Use a proper basin fixing kit drilling through tiles and into wall.

See http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=12 ... Fixing-Kit

Silicone sealant is to seal not to provide support.

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by htg engineer » Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:46 pm

Rawl plugs and screws with washers will hold the basin to the wall. Silicone will add strength but shouldn't be relied on - silicone sealant is for making a watertight seal between the wall and basin.

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by plumbbob » Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:26 pm

If the basin has a pedestal, then using screws and silicone will be quite sufficient to fix the basin to the wall. Just don't overtighten the screws as you will crack the porcelain.

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