Good points about prep, but I'd be careful relying too much on silicone for stability. It helps seal and finish things off, but shouldn't be the main support—especially if kids or guests might lean on it. Better to spend extra time making sure your bracket and anchor points are rock solid. Learned that the hard way when a sink shifted slightly after a few months... not fun to redo.
Good reminder about silicone—it's tempting to rely on it because it's quick and easy, but you're right, it's just not meant to bear weight. Did you end up reinforcing the bracket differently after your sink shifted, or did you just redo the original setup more carefully? I'm considering a pedestal sink too, mostly for the smaller footprint and eco-friendly aspect (less material overall), but stability is definitely a concern. Also, curious if anyone's had issues with plumbing access afterward? Seems like pedestal sinks could make maintenance or repairs trickier down the line...
"Seems like pedestal sinks could make maintenance or repairs trickier down the line..."
That's a valid concern—pedestal sinks can definitely limit plumbing access, especially if the drain or supply lines aren't perfectly aligned. I've had to remove entire pedestals before just to fix minor leaks... Have you checked how accessible your plumbing is currently?
I've been debating this myself lately. Seems like pedestal sinks can be a bit of a headache if something goes wrong underneath. If your plumbing's older or has given you issues before, I'd probably think twice. That said, they're pretty clean-looking and can open up a small bathroom nicely. Maybe consider a model that's easier to detach or has a bit more clearance behind it? Could save you some frustration later on...
"Maybe consider a model that's easier to detach or has a bit more clearance behind it? Could save you some frustration later on..."
Good call on that. Pedestal sinks look great, but I've lost count of how many times I've had to squeeze myself into awkward yoga poses just to tighten a valve or replace a trap. If you're set on one, definitely pick something with more space behind—your future self (and plumber) will thank you.