Installing a Sink: Detailed Instructions

Marking the Area for a Wall-Mounted Sink

Photo 1 — Wall-Mounted Sink

Marking the area for a wall-mounted sink begins by placing a straight board on the floor and measuring upwards, typically about 80–85 cm. In cases such as corner sinks or when installing a sink near a window, deviations may occur in either direction. The line marked in this way, parallel to the floor, indicates the level of the sink above the basin, which is also the mounting level for the brackets.

The exact mounting points of the brackets (based on the width between them) are determined using the board mentioned earlier, which is placed on an upside-down sink and marks the mounting points on the board. Once the main measurements are taken, it's necessary to secure the brackets in the wall and then install the sink itself.

IMPORTANT! For every standard construction, there are gaskets and special fittings that account for the specific features of each sink; their use is not difficult, even when installing a sink in a bathroom or kitchen by yourself.

Photo 2 — Elegant Wall-Mounted Sink

IMPORTANT! Since a sink can be purchased separately from other components, for example, the installation of a drain for the sink must follow only the instructions provided with the drain installation, which does not affect the sink itself.

Installing a Faucet on a Sink

Similar considerations apply when installing a faucet on a sink — the faucet must simply match the installation scheme provided for the sink itself. In particular, when installing a sink like the Kuvshinka (model installed above a washing machine) or certain models mounted on countertops, the faucet and drain configurations are quite specific, so it’s better to purchase them as a set.

Photo 3 — Sink with Pedestal

Various Types of Sinks

A hybrid solution can be the installation of a recessed sink; in this case, it's not about a specific sink with a pedestal but rather a special type of built-in sink.

Photo 4 — Sink with Cabinet

This type of installation can be a sink with a cabinet — this option is not only suitable for kitchen sinks but also a great addition to any bathroom, where installing a recessed sink might not fit the interior design and requires an alternative solution. When it comes to planning the installation of a washbasin functionally, the sink itself may take a back seat. Installation of the washbasin (in a bathroom, on a pedestal, on a cabinet, or above a washing machine) is generally not discussed separately; although it’s possible to find standalone options, such as a tulip-shaped washbasin installed in a bathroom, the required installation height of the washbasin for each specific case can affect whether the installation of a faucet will be done before or after installing the sink.

IMPORTANT! In other words, everything depends on what is considered the most critical element — the sink itself, the faucet, or furniture elements that integrate with either the faucet or the sink.

Photo 5 — Wall-Mounted Sink as Interior Design

Sink installation (video is better to look for official) largely depends on whether it’s a kitchen sink or a bathroom installation done by yourself within the bathroom area.

Installing a Sink: VIDEO

Broadly speaking, any video about “installing a sink” may contain practical advice that prevents the installation of a kitchen sink or specific part of the installation from becoming a headache. This is because even minor details like installing a washbasin, for which no video or installation scheme exists, may involve a series of additional conditions that are hard for an untrained person to handle alone. For example, installing a tulip-shaped washbasin, for which there seems to be plenty of video material, can turn into a nightmare if the person doing it has never dealt with wall panels. Or, another example: someone buys a sink separately and plans to keep the existing faucet, which leads to an awkward situation.

$ Cost of Sink Installation

Sometimes a correct solution to a specific problem can be found faster from an entirely different angle — namely, by asking how much it costs to install a sink. As is known, the cost of sink installation can be found by contacting those who provide such services. By inviting a representative from such a company, one can freely discuss the cost of installing a washbasin (the price of products from global brands like IDEAL STANDARD, IDO, JACUZZI, HATRIA will differ significantly from any budget option) either with or without the sink, faucet, and others. In this case, one can learn not only the price but also the compatibility of specific products along with free recommendations from professionals.

Minimum pricing for sink and faucet installation in Moscow and Kyiv:

• Moscow — 600 rubles
• Kyiv - 150 hryvnia (without faucet)

In reality, it’s much more complex, and any professional will confirm that installing or replacing a sink or faucet is just part of a broader set of activities that should be done together and professionally; otherwise, one might end up paying much more.