Space

• Pedestal sinks are very common in small bathrooms. In some ways, they save space by taking up less overall room. However, in other cases, they do not provide as much space because they lack cabinets, though you can always install a medicine cabinet above the pedestal sink. The pedestal sinks themselves do not cost a lot, but they are expensive to install. Contractors must precisely measure the space for the pedestal, and they must work in very confined spaces.
  
  

Materials

• Builders either make pedestal sinks out of vitreous china or the more expensive cast iron. Homeowners can also buy more expensive granite pedestal sinks that can resist scratches, heat, fading from the sunlight and water whitening. They are also the easiest to clean.
  
  

Pedestal Styles

• Some small pedestal sinks have a minimalistic and sleek appearance, such as cone-shaped pedestals. Other pedestal sinks have multiple sink layers and an extra slab of space for storing grooming products. Owners can sometimes purchase different basins and switch between basins when they get sick of one basin type. The basins can be deep or shallow, with deeper basins fitting more water in them and shallower basins cleaning more easily. The bases are sometimes triangular and sometimes cylindrical. The bases can also have various designs, such as that of a pillar.
  
  

Preparation

• When you remove a preexisting vanity, you will probably need to replace the area by the vanity before you install the pedestal sink, or you cannot get behind the sink. Make any plumbing changes in the area. Installing structural supports between the studs will support the weight of the sink. Before installing the sink, ensure that the floor is perfectly level.
  
  

Installation

• The pedestal sink installation involves first installing the bracket for the sink, which often requires that you set up the pedestal and mark where the bracket must go. Before putting the sink on top of the pedestal, put any special padding over the pedestal. Install any features, including the faucet. Tighten the water supply around the faucet, put the sink on the pedestal and secure the sink. Connect water supplies, test the water for leaks and connect the mechanical plug pivot arm.