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Discuss Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!! in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; HI guys ive just finished tiling my bathroom and im in process of putting sink and toilet back! Ive put pedestal back under sink and tighten screws that hold it ...
          
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    Default Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!!

    HI guys

    ive just finished tiling my bathroom and im in process of putting sink and toilet back! Ive put pedestal back under sink and tighten screws that hold it in place but its still wobbly and unsafe!! Do i need an adhesive to slap behing the back of the basin and if so what adhesive is best??

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    Default Re: Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!!

    You could use silicone sealant but it would be better to get a proper fixing for the screws. This may mean using larger rawl plugs.
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    Default Re: Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!!

    A basin on a pedestal will hold in place easily with sanitary sealant - nice thick beads across the back of the basin, really push into place, do your screws up and leave for a good 24 hours before putting any weight on it.

    Only downside of this is that you'll struggle to remove the basin in the future so bare that in mind - If you just want to use screws only then Fischer fittings (screwfix) will do the job. Chris

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    Default Re: Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!!

    Wash basin fischer fixings 12"/14" two choices..plus maybe a couple of lines of ct-1...you can buy that from ridgeons

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    fisher basin fixings, available from your local plumbers merchants for a few quid
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    fisher are expensive, the rawl brand is cheaper, dare I say it, at b&Q

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    Default Re: Finished tiling but now the sink is loose and dropping!!

    Quote Originally Posted by faithhealer View Post
    fisher are expensive, the rawl brand is cheaper, dare I say it, at b&Q




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