Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Bathroom Vanity
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buddyuall
11-27-07, 11:18 AM
I like to replace the bathroom vanity it has been there for 20 yrs. I need to know how to go about doing the work myself.:confused:
MissTFried
11-27-07, 01:55 PM
Every remodel starts by removing stuff thats going to be replaced.
A vanity should be an easy replacement.
Start by turning off the water to the sink
Disconnect the drain and then disconnect the water lines to the faucet. Honestly it really dosent matter whether you disconnect from the faucet or the shutoff. It does have a shutoff ? right ?
Anyway after the plumbing is disconnected, you can remove the sink and backsplash & top.
The you can remove the old vanity
To reinstall -reverse the process
There are bound to be
The olny problem you should expect will be relative to the shut offs. But that easily delt with. Any questions ask again.
A vanity should be an easy replacement.
Start by turning off the water to the sink
Disconnect the drain and then disconnect the water lines to the faucet. Honestly it really dosent matter whether you disconnect from the faucet or the shutoff. It does have a shutoff ? right ?
Anyway after the plumbing is disconnected, you can remove the sink and backsplash & top.
The you can remove the old vanity
To reinstall -reverse the process
There are bound to be
The olny problem you should expect will be relative to the shut offs. But that easily delt with. Any questions ask again.
cwbuff
11-27-07, 03:25 PM
There are a couple of odds and ends to add to what was already posted.
The supply stops are probably as old as the original vanity. They are relatively cheap, now may be a good time to replace them. The same may be true of the drain piping. If your supply lines are copper tubing I suggest you replace them with flexible stainless reinforced lines.
If your new vanity is a different length you may have to reposition some pipes.
If the back of the cabinet is enclosed you'll need to measure the location of the water supply lines and the drain line, transfer the measurements to the cabinet and cut holes to accomodate the plumbing. I always try to be very accurate with this so that I can cover the holes with escutcheons to make a neat job.
If you are installing a new sink it will have to be sealed to the countertop with caulk. This is important if you are planning a granite or laminate countertop. If it is undercounter it will have to be supported. The kind of support may depend on the kind of countertop you purchase.
One thing often overlooked by DIY vanity installers is leveling the new vanity. Just like kitchen cabinets it should be leveled. Doors will work better and things are less likely to roll off the countertop into the toilet. :) It should also be attached to wall studs with cabinet screws.
Replacing a vanity is a very easy DIY project once you get an idea of what it entails.
The supply stops are probably as old as the original vanity. They are relatively cheap, now may be a good time to replace them. The same may be true of the drain piping. If your supply lines are copper tubing I suggest you replace them with flexible stainless reinforced lines.
If your new vanity is a different length you may have to reposition some pipes.
If the back of the cabinet is enclosed you'll need to measure the location of the water supply lines and the drain line, transfer the measurements to the cabinet and cut holes to accomodate the plumbing. I always try to be very accurate with this so that I can cover the holes with escutcheons to make a neat job.
If you are installing a new sink it will have to be sealed to the countertop with caulk. This is important if you are planning a granite or laminate countertop. If it is undercounter it will have to be supported. The kind of support may depend on the kind of countertop you purchase.
One thing often overlooked by DIY vanity installers is leveling the new vanity. Just like kitchen cabinets it should be leveled. Doors will work better and things are less likely to roll off the countertop into the toilet. :) It should also be attached to wall studs with cabinet screws.
Replacing a vanity is a very easy DIY project once you get an idea of what it entails.