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Hi there, I was wondering if someone on the forum could help me:

Our Wall-Hanging Basin in the bathroom needs support since it is gradually coming away from the wall causing it not to drain quickly enough to avoid scum build up.

I have been doing quite a lot of research to try to find a solution, originally in terms of fitting a bracket, but I have still not found a solution.

The basin is made by Laufen and I have been advised that this model is not designed to normally work with a bracket.

The basin measures approximately, 590mm wide, 430mm out from the wall and 670mm off the ground. I have uploaded photos to illustrate the issue.

I understand that the pictures show the basin uses basin bolts with small nylon nuts holding the basin to the wall.

I have been advised to re-hang the basin using longer fisher/fischer bolt fixings‎ or M10 basin bolts but I am unclear if:

a) the problem is the existing bolts giving way or if the problem is the strength of the wall itself (when I tap it, it sounds like a stud wall - hollow sounding but solid in some places); and

b) if new bolt fixings‎ would need to go on to a secure fixing in a stud wall like a concealed frame or hanger system

I would prefer not to have invasive work carried out but also prefer not to have to sit the basin on a piece of furniture or have legs fitted.

Because of this, I thought a suitable bracket might offer a solution and the 'Bracket 400mm - Pair – Professional Products ... - Twyford Bathrooms' product was the best I have come across:

If anyone knows of any products such as a bracket that might do the job, any other ideas for a solution; or any recommendations for a bathroom/plumbing specialist who might have a solution, I would very much appreciate that information.

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Even if suitable basin brackets could be found or adapted they would still rely on fixings to a back wall of suspect strength. Fortunately the basin is recessed, so a rail could be fixed, across recess, parallel to front of basin, set back and at a height to give basin support. 15mm chrome rail is readily available as is 12mm threaded bar. Inserting bar in rail would create adequate strength whilst outward appearance would resemble a chrome towel rail. The underside of basin may not be level, but packers siliconed to U/S would allow for difference.
 
Even if suitable basin brackets could be found or adapted they would still rely on fixings to a back wall of suspect strength. Fortunately the basin is recessed, so a rail could be fixed, across recess, parallel to front of basin, set back and at a height to give basin support. 15mm chrome rail is readily available as is 12mm threaded bar. Inserting bar in rail would create adequate strength whilst outward appearance would resemble a chrome towel rail. The underside of basin may not be level, but packers siliconed to U/S would allow for difference.
Thanks Joni.

I agree with what you say, and I would not want to go through that situation of having to same problem but with the sink support rather than the sink.

The rail idea sounds like a good possible solution. Are these items you sell or if not, could you please direct me to a product like you are talking about?

Thanks again.
 
Dear all, thanks for all this input and sorry for the delay and any confusion.

Just had it confirmed that it is a brick wall.
 
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The rail idea sounds like a good possible solution. Are these items you sell or if not, could you please direct me to a product like you are talking about? QUOTE]



15mm chrome plated copper pipe together with 12mm steel threaded bar are readily available at Toolstation or similar outlets.
 
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The rail idea sounds like a good possible solution. Are these items you sell or if not, could you please direct me to a product like you are talking about? QUOTE]



15mm chrome plated copper pipe together with 12mm steel threaded bar are readily available at Toolstation or similar outlets.


Are these the kind of thing you mean?

toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Copper+Pipe/sd2909/Wednesbury+Chrome+Plated+Copper+Pipe/p49401

toolstation.com/shop/Screws+%26+Fixings/d90/Stainless+Range/sd1030/Stainless+Steel+Threaded+Bar/p37920

How would these 2 items be combined to support the basin?
 

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