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You don’t have to remodel your entire bathroom to make it feel more spacious or create a fresh look. Simply replace your old vanity cabinet with a pedestal sink. Pedestal sinks are popular, so it’s easy to find a size and style to fit your taste. But we should warn you—pedestal sinks can be tricky to put in, even for pros. Often the pipes aren’t in the right spot, making it difficult to fit the pedestal in place and connect the pipes so they look nice. We’ll show you how to relocate your drain and water pipes for a neater installation.
You’ll be able to install a new pedestal sink and faucet in a day even with no previous experience. If you have to relocate the pipes, plan to spend a few more days to move the pipes and patch and paint the wall. For this you’ll need basic plumbing skills like soldering copper and cutting and gluing plastic pipe.
As with any other remodeling, additional problems can crop up. You may discover that there’s no floor tile underneath the vanity cabinet so you’ll have to patch or replace the floor. You may also have to patch missing baseboard. Be sure to contact your building inspections department to see whether a permit is required for this plumbing work.
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