How would one mount a stone vessel sink onto a counter tiled with marble.

Presently I have tried a 5" hole which allows for the drain to come through
but the sink is wobbly. I clamped down on the drain tube but the sink still
wobbles because the drain is clamped beteewn two silicone washers preventing
it from being held too tightly.

It seems they are just supposed to rest under their own weight with a little
silicone bead perhaps.

Has anyone had experience setting one of these sinks. If you had one put
in, can you describe the way it is attached to the counter. (pedistal or
wall mount bracket need not reply, I don't have that situation).

The drain is very similar to this typical ebay model
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chrome-Pop-Up-Dr... cmdZViewItem

Does any one have a link to a diagram or something. When I search, All I
get is websites selling sinks or articals describing how they look but not
how to install one.

make a bigger hole so that it's more stable. bevel the edge so there's more
contact between the counter and sink. use a little bit of silicone to glue
it down, but still allow it to be removable.

regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts

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How would one mount a stone vessel sink onto a counter tiled with marble.

Presently I have tried a 5" hole which allows for the drain to come
through but the sink is wobbly. I clamped down on the drain tube but the
sink still wobbles because the drain is clamped beteewn two silicone
washers preventing it from being held too tightly.

It seems they are just supposed to rest under their own weight with a
little silicone bead perhaps.

Has anyone had experience setting one of these sinks. If you had one put
in, can you describe the way it is attached to the counter. (pedistal or
wall mount bracket need not reply, I don't have that situation).

The drain is very similar to this typical ebay model
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chrome-Pop-Up-Dr... cmdZViewItem

Does any one have a link to a diagram or something. When I search, All I
get is websites selling sinks or articals describing how they look but not
how to install one.

On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 21:49:15 GMT, "PipeDown"
wrote:

How would one mount a stone vessel sink onto a counter tiled with marble.

Presently I have tried a 5" hole which allows for the drain to come through
but the sink is wobbly. I clamped down on the drain tube but the sink still
wobbles because the drain is clamped beteewn two silicone washers preventing
it from being held too tightly.

It seems they are just supposed to rest under their own weight with a little
silicone bead perhaps.

Has anyone had experience setting one of these sinks. If you had one put
in, can you describe the way it is attached to the counter. (pedistal or
wall mount bracket need not reply, I don't have that situation).

The drain is very similar to this typical ebay model
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chrome-Pop-Up-Dr... cmdZViewItem

Does any one have a link to a diagram or something. When I search, All I
get is websites selling sinks or articals describing how they look but not
how to install one.



A 5" hole was or is to big. I decided where the sink went, had tile
set (2") - leaving out one for the drain pipe. The sink sits on the
tiled vanity, snuggled up by the drain pipe below ( I have to look)..
a small bead of caulk, yes. The faucet was the same - one single hole
and it stands beside the vessel sink.

The drain pipe does not have an overflow, so pick the right one.

Oren
"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."

On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 14:59:39 -0700, "Charles Spitzer"
wrote:

make a bigger hole so that it's more stable. bevel the edge so there's more
contact between the counter and sink. use a little bit of silicone to glue
it down, but still allow it to be removable.

regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts


Help me out here. Make a bigger hole to sit a vessel in: would it
become a sink? My vessel sink looks most attractive sitting as a
vessel on the vanity.


Oren
"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."

A 5" hole was or is to big. I decided where the sink went, had tile
set (2") - leaving out one for the drain pipe. The sink sits on the
tiled vanity, snuggled up by the drain pipe below ( I have to look)..
a small bead of caulk, yes. The faucet was the same - one single hole
and it stands beside the vessel sink.

Oops, I meant it was a 3" hole. Much smaller and the hole would be smaller
than the silicone gasket (2 3/8") or nut used to hold the drain onto the
sink. I could have gone a bit smaller but I had a 3" hole saw already.

Looking at the odd shape of the silicone gasket (see 2nd 2 pix in the ebay
link). It appears that maybe it serves a dual function; To seal the bottom
of the bowl and (more to my need) aligns the sink into a hole and grips its
sides.

Now I just need to figure out how to make the hole just a but smaller
(-5/8"). Maybe I will make a tile doughnut (washer) for it to sit on.

"Oren" wrote in message
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On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 14:59:39 -0700, "Charles Spitzer"
wrote:

make a bigger hole so that it's more stable. bevel the edge so there's
more
contact between the counter and sink. use a little bit of silicone to glue
it down, but still allow it to be removable.

regards,
charlie
http://glassartists.org/chaniarts


Help me out here. Make a bigger hole to sit a vessel in: would it
become a sink? My vessel sink looks most attractive sitting as a
vessel on the vanity.


A vessel sink partially recessed in the counter would also look nice. I had
considered that option.

Cutting a perfectly round hole through tile, thinset and 3/4" of plywood
where there is already a sizable hole is a lot easier said than done.

On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:06:27 GMT, "PipeDown"
wrote:



A 5" hole was or is to big. I decided where the sink went, had tile
set (2") - leaving out one for the drain pipe. The sink sits on the
tiled vanity, snuggled up by the drain pipe below ( I have to look)..
a small bead of caulk, yes. The faucet was the same - one single hole
and it stands beside the vessel sink.

Oops, I meant it was a 3" hole. Much smaller and the hole would be smaller
than the silicone gasket (2 3/8") or nut used to hold the drain onto the
sink. I could have gone a bit smaller but I had a 3" hole saw already.

5 " or 3" does it wobble, maybe? A single hole for a non-overflow ( 1
1/4" guessing ) drain pipe will hold the sink as a vessel. Connect
below. If you have tolerance move the hole.. IMHO the sink should not
be recessed into the vanity.

Oren

"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."