Blue Thumb Pedestal Stand for Bowls
Elevate Your Fountain Bowls with Professional Display
The Blue Thumb Pedestal Stand for Bowls is the perfect solution for showcasing your fountain bowls at the ideal height. This sturdy, purpose-built stand elevates your decorative bowls, urns, and water features to create more dramatic visual impact while improving water flow dynamics and overall fountain performance. Whether you're creating a standalone fountain feature or enhancing an existing water garden, these professional-grade pedestals provide the stable foundation your fountain deserves.
Durable Construction for Lasting Support
Engineered specifically for fountain applications, each pedestal stand is built to support the substantial weight of water-filled bowls and urns while withstanding constant moisture exposure. The robust construction ensures your fountain remains stable and secure, even in challenging outdoor conditions. The weather-resistant materials are designed to endure years of use without deteriorating, providing reliable support season after season.
Enhanced Fountain Performance
Elevating your fountain bowl on a pedestal offers multiple benefits beyond aesthetics. The increased height improves water circulation and aeration, enhances the visual and auditory impact of cascading water, creates better proportions in your overall fountain design, allows for easier pump access and maintenance, and provides improved drainage around the fountain base. The pedestal also helps protect your fountain bowl from ground moisture and potential damage from lawn equipment or foot traffic.
Two Height Options - Choose Your Perfect Elevation
6" Pedestal Stand - Model BTHB6PED
Subtle elevation for low-profile fountain displays
- Height: 6 inches
- Construction: Heavy-duty weather-resistant materials
- Finish: Durable outdoor coating
- Load Capacity: Supports substantial fountain bowl weight
- Stability: Wide base design for secure placement
- Ideal For: Smaller bowls, low-profile fountains, compact spaces, subtle height adjustment, ground-level water features
- Best Applications: Patio fountains, small garden features, intimate courtyard displays
12" Pedestal Stand - Model BTHB12PED
Dramatic elevation for commanding fountain presence
- Height: 12 inches
- Construction: Heavy-duty weather-resistant materials
- Finish: Durable outdoor coating
- Load Capacity: Supports substantial fountain bowl weight
- Stability: Wide base design for secure placement
- Ideal For: Larger bowls, statement fountains, expansive landscapes, significant height adjustment, elevated water features
- Best Applications: Large garden fountains, pond edge features, resort installations, commercial landscapes
Key Features:
- Purpose-built for fountain bowl applications
- Two height options for versatile installation
- Heavy-duty construction supports substantial weight
- Weather-resistant materials for outdoor durability
- Wide, stable base prevents tipping
- Improves fountain water flow and performance
- Enhances visual impact and proportions
- Facilitates easier pump access and maintenance
- Protects bowls from ground moisture
- Professional-grade quality and finish
- Compatible with various bowl sizes and styles
- Simple installation and setup
Design Versatility:
These pedestal stands work beautifully with a wide range of fountain bowl styles including brass urns, stone bowls, ceramic vessels, GFRC basins, metal planters, and decorative water features. The neutral finish complements any bowl material or color, allowing your fountain to be the star while the pedestal provides discreet, professional support. Use a single pedestal for a standalone fountain or combine multiple pedestals at different heights to create dynamic multi-level water displays.
Perfect For:
- Elevating fountain bowls and urns
- Creating standalone fountain features
- Pond edge and water garden installations
- Patio and courtyard water features
- Garden focal points and entryways
- Resort and commercial landscapes
- Multi-level fountain displays
- Improving fountain proportions and scale
- Protecting bowls from ground contact
- Facilitating pump access and maintenance
Installation Considerations:
Pedestal stands should be placed on level, stable ground for optimal performance. For soft soil or uneven surfaces, consider using a concrete paver or stone base beneath the pedestal to prevent settling or tilting. The pedestal can be used with basin reservoir systems (where the pedestal sits over a hidden basin with the bowl on top) or as a simple elevation platform for bowls placed directly on the pedestal. Ensure the pedestal is properly leveled before placing your fountain bowl to prevent water from pooling on one side.
Choosing the Right Height:
The 6" pedestal provides subtle elevation that's perfect for smaller bowls (24"-30" diameter), low-profile designs where you want the fountain closer to ground level, spaces where a taller fountain might feel overwhelming, or situations where you need just enough height to clear a basin edge or improve drainage. The 12" pedestal offers more dramatic elevation ideal for larger bowls (30"-42" diameter), creating commanding presence in expansive landscapes, improving sight lines in planted areas, or achieving better proportions when the bowl needs significant lift to balance with surrounding elements.
Maintenance and Care:
Pedestal stands require minimal maintenance. Periodically check that the pedestal remains level and stable, especially after heavy rain or freeze-thaw cycles. Clean the surface as needed to remove debris, algae, or mineral deposits. The weather-resistant construction is designed to withstand outdoor conditions year-round. In areas with harsh winters, you may choose to store the pedestal indoors during the off-season, though it's built to remain outside permanently if preferred.
Professional Installation Tip:
For the most professional results, use the pedestal in conjunction with a proper basin reservoir system. The pedestal sits over the basin (which is buried at ground level), and the fountain bowl sits on top of the pedestal. This creates a clean, elevated fountain display while hiding all the mechanical components below. Decorative rock or gravel around the pedestal base completes the polished look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What size fountain bowls are compatible with these pedestals?
A: Both pedestal heights are designed to support a wide range of fountain bowl sizes and weights. The 6" pedestal works best with smaller to medium bowls (typically 18"-30" diameter), while the 12" pedestal is ideal for medium to large bowls (24"-42" diameter). The key consideration is stability - larger, heavier bowls benefit from the wider base and lower center of gravity of appropriately sized pedestals. Both pedestals feature wide, stable bases designed to support substantial weight, including the bowl itself plus the water it contains. If you're using a particularly large or heavy bowl, the 6" pedestal may offer better stability due to its lower profile, while the 12" pedestal provides more dramatic visual impact for appropriately sized bowls.
Q: Can I use these pedestals with a basin reservoir system?
A: Yes, absolutely! In fact, these pedestals are specifically designed to work beautifully with basin reservoir systems. The typical installation involves burying a basin at ground level, placing the pedestal over the basin (the basin sits beneath the pedestal), positioning your fountain bowl on top of the pedestal, and concealing the basin edge and pedestal base with decorative rock or gravel. The pump sits inside the hidden basin and pumps water up through tubing to the fountain bowl. This creates a clean, professional fountain display with all mechanical components hidden from view. The pedestal elevates the bowl to the perfect height while the basin below catches and recirculates the water.
Q: Which height should I choose - 6" or 12"?
A: The choice depends on your specific application and aesthetic goals. Choose the 6" pedestal if you have a smaller fountain bowl (under 30" diameter), prefer a low-profile fountain closer to ground level, have a compact space where a taller fountain might feel overwhelming, need just enough elevation to clear a basin edge, or want a more subtle, grounded appearance. Choose the 12" pedestal if you have a larger fountain bowl (30" or larger), want to create dramatic visual impact and commanding presence, have an expansive landscape that can accommodate taller features, need the fountain elevated to be visible above plantings or hardscape, or want to improve the overall proportions of your fountain display. Consider the scale of your surrounding landscape and the size of your fountain bowl when making your decision.
Q: Are these pedestals stable enough for outdoor use?
A: Yes, these pedestals are specifically engineered for outdoor fountain applications and feature heavy-duty construction with wide, stable bases designed to prevent tipping or shifting. The weather-resistant materials withstand constant moisture exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and outdoor elements without deteriorating. For optimal stability, always place the pedestal on level, firm ground. If installing on soft soil or uneven surfaces, we recommend using a concrete paver or stone base beneath the pedestal to prevent settling. When properly installed on level ground, these pedestals provide rock-solid support for your fountain bowl, even when filled with water. The substantial construction ensures your fountain remains stable and secure through all weather conditions.
Q: What are these pedestals made from?
A: The pedestals are constructed from heavy-duty, weather-resistant materials specifically chosen for fountain applications. The materials are designed to withstand constant moisture exposure, outdoor elements, and the substantial weight of water-filled fountain bowls. The durable outdoor coating protects against rust, corrosion, UV damage, and weathering, ensuring the pedestal maintains its structural integrity and appearance for years. The exact material composition is optimized for the perfect balance of strength, durability, and weather resistance needed for reliable outdoor fountain support.
Q: Can I leave the pedestal outside in winter?
A: Yes, the weather-resistant construction is designed to withstand year-round outdoor exposure, including harsh winter conditions. The materials are resistant to freeze-thaw cycles and won't crack or deteriorate from cold temperatures. However, if you're winterizing your fountain and removing the bowl for the season, you may choose to store the pedestal indoors as well, though this isn't necessary. If leaving the pedestal outside during winter, ensure it's on stable, level ground and won't be damaged by snow removal equipment. The pedestal will be ready to use again when you reinstall your fountain in spring.
Q: Do I need any special tools or skills to install this pedestal?
A: No special tools or skills are required. Installation is straightforward: select a level location for your fountain, place a concrete paver or stable base if needed (especially on soft ground), position the pedestal on the base ensuring it's level in all directions, place your fountain bowl on top of the pedestal, and conceal the pedestal base with decorative rock if desired. The most important step is ensuring the pedestal is level before placing your bowl - use a level tool to check in multiple directions. If integrating with a basin reservoir system, you'll need to coordinate the basin placement with the pedestal positioning, but the pedestal itself simply sits in place without requiring anchoring or assembly.
Q: Can I stack pedestals to get even more height?
A: We do not recommend stacking pedestals, as this can compromise stability and create safety hazards. If you need more than 12" of elevation, consider alternative solutions such as a custom-built stone or concrete base, a purpose-built fountain column or pillar, or a raised planter or platform designed for the additional height you need. Stacking pedestals creates an unstable configuration that could topple, especially when supporting a heavy, water-filled fountain bowl. For heights beyond 12", consult with a professional fountain installer or landscape contractor to design a safe, stable solution for your specific needs.
Note: Pedestal stands are sold separately from fountain bowls and basin systems. Ensure you select the appropriate height based on your fountain bowl size and desired visual impact.