Yes, I totally agree, this install isn’t quite strong enough to hold this vanity if any type of weight was to be put on it, I don’t don’t do this full time but I don’t understand how to install this safely and correctly, peace and God Bless
Mike Catino each floating vanity comes with its own type of mounting strip or bracket, each company makes their own type of mounting hardware , none will be the same, peace and God Bless
Hello +Mike Catino, if you have purchased a Foremost wall hung vanity, the mounting strip should be in the box and the bracket should be pre-attached to the vanity. If your looking to replace the parts, feel free to contact customer service at 1 (888) 256_7551 to replace the parts. If it is not a Foremost product, we suggest you call the vanity manufacturer and they can better assist you.
You're going to hold that vanity in place with that thin-metal brace? Are you kidding me? As soon as people start leaning in to the unit to reach what's in the medicine cabinet above, that bracket will fail under the stress of the static load when someone adds their weight as shorter people and kids will be your biggest unassuming culprits. You need some heavy duty "L" brackets on the bottom spaced no more than 12" tied in to the 2x4 with a min of 3" lags. Some "L" brackets supporting the counter top would be a good added measure. There are 18" brackets available for about $40. Spending the cash now before installing the unit will prove to be much cheaper than the cleanup, repair and cost of materials the second time around.
+Who Is This Guy Anyways? One more thing: be careful with the stud finder: it does not know the difference between a stud and metallic content like supply lines that might be feeding a bathroom above or drain vent pipes.
Hi +Who Is This Guy Anyways? Thank you for reaching out to us; this product was designed to hang with the bar that is supplied with it. The bar is to be securely attached to the wall by screwing it directly into the existing studs or framework. If the vanity is positioned in a way that the hanging bar cannot access the stud frame, then a back panel needs to be inserted on or in between the stud frame. Once secured, the bar canbe screwed into this panel. The panel needs to be flush with the existing wall so that the vanity will sit square against it. Once the bar is in place, and with 2 people, gently place the vanity on the bar utilizing the mounting hooks supplied. Then from inside the vanity, you can adjust it against the wall by using a Phillips screwdriver. The tightening screw is accessible though 2 holes from inside the vanity. Once the vanity is tightened against the wall, for added support, locate the studs or back panel and screw in a 3-inch wood screw right through the back panel of the vanity so that it connects with the stud or panel. Tightening this will give you the added support you need to prevent this vanity from popping off the bar. Do not over tighten this screw, as you will be pulling the back panel towards the main wall. You are just adding some support so the vanity is secure. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our customer service department at (888) 256-7551.Thank you.
+Foremost Canada That's great install info as per your video. I've been installing sinks for over 20 years. Cantilever/floating sinks need added strength to withstand leans and climbs. This might be a valid install for someone 6'+, but when you have people leaning and crawling on it, you are creating a heck of a lot of stress when you consider the load and multiply it by the distance to the hang bar. I know; I've been there to see the aftermath: water damage from broken supply lines, broken wall tiles, drywall damage beyond the measurements of the cabinet, cracked floor tile, torn drain lines and the added mess of all the liquids stored in the cabinet as they spilled on the floor. At least it smelled nice. If you want it done right with the ability to sleep at night, use the brackets on this or any other floating sink. Installation is not difficult and will add about 1.5hrs to the job.
Hello +Who Is This Guy Anyways? , Thank you for your suggestion. We do put all of our products through a series of tests; including weight tests before clarifying they are safe and ready for our customers to purchase. However we will take your suggestion and share it with our product development team. Thank you,
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That whistling music is INTOLERABLE.
Yes, I totally agree, this install isn’t quite strong enough to hold this vanity if any type of weight was to be put on it, I don’t don’t do this full time but I don’t understand how to install this safely and correctly, peace and God Bless
Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.
Can a stud finder tell the difference between stud and pipe? Mine can't. Use caution, pipes aren't always where you might expect them.
in my instructions it says the warranty is void if i do not install the hanger on a strip of plywood. did i just cut out my drywall for no reason???
This is not complete, how do you instal facet once everything is on. I want to see how do you remove the drawers on this model.
Where do you get the mounting strip?
Mike Catino each floating vanity comes with its own type of mounting strip or bracket, each company makes their own type of mounting hardware , none will be the same, peace and God Bless
Where do you get the bracket?
Hello +Mike Catino, if you have purchased a Foremost wall hung vanity, the mounting strip should be in the box and the bracket should be pre-attached to the vanity. If your looking to replace the parts, feel free to contact customer service at 1 (888) 256_7551 to replace the parts. If it is not a Foremost product, we suggest you call the vanity manufacturer and they can better assist you.
Great the video
You're going to hold that vanity in place with that thin-metal brace?
Are you kidding me?
As soon as people start leaning in to the unit to reach what's in the medicine cabinet above, that bracket will fail under the stress of the static load when someone adds their weight as shorter people and kids will be your biggest unassuming culprits.
You need some heavy duty "L" brackets on the bottom spaced no more than 12" tied in to the 2x4 with a min of 3" lags. Some "L" brackets supporting the counter top would be a good added measure. There are 18" brackets available for about $40. Spending the cash now before installing the unit will prove to be much cheaper than the cleanup, repair and cost of materials the second time around.
+Who Is This Guy Anyways?
One more thing: be careful with the stud finder: it does not know the difference between a stud and metallic content like supply lines that might be feeding a bathroom above or drain vent pipes.
Hi +Who Is This Guy Anyways? Thank you for reaching out to us; this product was designed to hang with the bar that is supplied with it. The bar is to be securely attached to the wall by screwing it directly into the existing studs or framework. If the vanity is positioned in a way that the hanging bar cannot access the stud frame, then a back panel needs to be inserted on or in between the stud frame. Once secured, the bar canbe screwed into this panel. The panel needs to be flush with the existing wall so that the vanity will sit square against it.
Once the bar is in place, and with 2 people, gently place the vanity on the bar utilizing the mounting hooks supplied. Then from inside the vanity, you can adjust it against the wall by using a Phillips screwdriver. The tightening screw is accessible though 2 holes from inside the vanity.
Once the vanity is tightened against the wall, for added support, locate the studs or back panel and screw in a 3-inch wood screw right through the back panel of the vanity so that it connects with the stud or panel. Tightening this will give you the added support you need to prevent this vanity from popping off the bar. Do not over tighten this screw, as you will be pulling the back panel towards the main wall. You are just adding some support so the vanity is secure.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our customer
service department at (888) 256-7551.Thank you.
+Foremost Canada
That's great install info as per your video. I've been installing sinks for over 20 years. Cantilever/floating sinks need added strength to withstand leans and climbs. This might be a valid install for someone 6'+, but when you have people leaning and crawling on it, you are creating a heck of a lot of stress when you consider the load and multiply it by the distance to the hang bar.
I know; I've been there to see the aftermath: water damage from broken supply lines, broken wall tiles, drywall damage beyond the measurements of the cabinet, cracked floor tile, torn drain lines and the added mess of all the liquids stored in the cabinet as they spilled on the floor. At least it smelled nice.
If you want it done right with the ability to sleep at night, use the brackets on this or any other floating sink. Installation is not difficult and will add about 1.5hrs to the job.
Hello +Who Is This Guy Anyways? , Thank you for your suggestion. We do put all of our products through a series of tests; including weight tests before clarifying they are safe and ready for our customers to purchase.
However we will take your suggestion and share it with our product development team.
Thank you,
Who Is This Guy Anyways?
Not to mention the whimpy 2” screws🤔