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Home remodel....
Tore out an old cabinet sink. Replacing with a pedastal sink.
Did the plumbing, etc.
Everything is good to go EXCEPT:
How do I tighten the the screws on the underside of the sink that go into the wall. There is not enough space for a screwdriver, etc.... I can't grab with fingers due to the angle.
going on day six of no sink in the restroom, would like to get it finished up...
buffalobo
10-02-2014, 22:57
Usually run lags into studs or blocking with ratchet and socket( we always recommend add blocking in the wall to secure ped top).
What kind fastener did you get with pedastal? Are they not hex head? Can you take couple pics?
Get hex screws so you can use a wrench?
Great-Kazoo
10-02-2014, 23:03
Crow foot wrenches.
Ped sinks are a pain all the way around.
Usually run lags into studs or blocking with ratchet and socket( we always recommend add blocking in the wall to secure ped top).
What kind fastener did you get with pedastal? Are they not hex head? Can you take couple pics?
There was no fastener included with the ped sink... We talked to the folks at Lowe's and they gave us screws with washers, etc... They are not hex head. I am thinking I will have to cut the head off somehow and put on a nut maybe? But then, how do I get a tool up behind there to cut it? We can't simply pull them out because the wing/toggle/metal molly/whatever it is called is already in the wall. I would really hate to pull them out and then have to redo the drywall... I'm already over my head $$ wise.
And something else, how do I tighten the screw, I'd have to pull it towards me so teh wings behind the wall could provide purchase but then.... oh man, I'm all confused.
buffalobo
10-03-2014, 17:09
It sounds like you are using butterflies with a Phillips head machine screws. If that is the case then I see why struggling. That can be overcome.
Go to hardware/big box store and get butterfly that has hex head screw so that you can use a ratchet to tighten(1/4" drive is best, 3/8" should work, may even be able to use $5 nut driver).
When inserting butterfly, thread screw in 3/4 of the way and back screw out and push butterfly in a little at a time as needed for butterfly to just clear drywall and pop open. That will be least amount of slack to take up.
Use shim, narrow putty knife or even kitchen butter knife inserted behind head of screw to hold out on it.
If you can't, you can't, but if you can start posting pictures, that would be very helpful..
Great-Kazoo
10-03-2014, 18:41
Too late, but toggles ? As long as it's not in a kids room , or where a lot of little ones will make use of it you're ok.
It sounds like you are using butterflies with a Phillips head machine screws. If that is the case then I see why struggling. That can be overcome.
Go to hardware/big box store and get butterfly that has hex head screw so that you can use a ratchet to tighten(1/4" drive is best, 3/8" should work, may even be able to use $5 nut driver).
When inserting butterfly, thread screw in 3/4 of the way and back screw out and push butterfly in a little at a time as needed for butterfly to just clear drywall and pop open. That will be least amount of slack to take up.
Use shim, narrow putty knife or even kitchen butter knife inserted behind head of screw to hold out on it.
Yes, butterflies, I couldn't think of the name! So, I should just unscrew the ones I have now and let them fall behind the wall and start anew?
Stu, I'll try to post pics.... but no promises.
Great-Kazoo
10-03-2014, 21:21
Yes, butterflies, I couldn't think of the name! So, I should just unscrew the ones I have now and let them fall behind the wall and start anew?
Stu, I'll try to post pics.... but no promises.
Yes. There's a burial ground in construction land where thousands of them go to rest.
buffalobo
10-03-2014, 21:31
Exactly. Before you begin to install new anchors take a minute and fuss with it. Preset it for dry wall and fixture mount "thickness", don't forget to account for any shims or washers.
Make sure what ever tool you use will fit/be able to reach fastener to tighten it once you have hand tightend.
With the hex head you should be able to pull out ant slack and draw hand tight with one hand. Then switch to "wrench".
Nice, thanks. Got it installed... Could barely fit my hands back there. Now to fix the leaks and I should be good to go.
Alright! You're taking to home ownership like a champ!
Alright! You're taking to home ownership like a champ!
Home ownership sucks, lol. I leaned on the tile wall in the bathroom and my hand went right through it.. Guess what the next project is?... grrrr, lol. I'm close to maxing out the CC already AGAIN... I need to find a third job to afford all this. HAHAHAHA!
encorehunter
10-06-2014, 08:25
Watch Craigslist and the Habitat for Humanity stores closely. You will save a ton of money over the regular box stores. I am in the process of another complete remodel and have saved several thousand by shopping in these places.
Wow, good to know Encore. Thank you Sir. I'm always hesitant to deal with people I don't know. Been burned too much maybe or I'm too trusting up front... But I am starting to get cynical in my old (young) age, lol.
Wow, good to know Encore. Thank you Sir. I'm always hesitant to deal with people I don't know. Been burned too much maybe or I'm too trusting up front... But I am starting to get cynical in my old (young) age, lol.
Irving also posted this place: http://budswarehouse.org/ in one of my threads a while back. Pretty cool place. Kinda like a home improvement thrift store.
encorehunter
10-06-2014, 15:50
I havent been to any of the discount Denver stores yet, but the ones I found were Buds Warehouse,GoGreen and Extras!.
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