Installing A Bathroom Vanity And Counter Top
March 28, 2010 by Scott Rodgers
Filed under Gardening
The installation of a new bathroom vanity and counter top can transform an outdated bathroom into a contemporary one. Installing a vanity and counter top is simple to do and can be purchased from any home improvement store for less than $500.
Before installing the new vanity, the old one is required to be removed from the bathroom. So cut down the main water supply and disconnect all the supply lines and also remove the drain pipe. Next, loose the nuts that hold the old vanity on the counter top. Remove these nuts completely so that you can take out the counter top.
After the counter top has been separated from the vanity, remove the faucet hardware if you plan on reusing the existing faucet. Make sure, however, when purchasing your new vanity counter top that it will support the faucet configuration.
After complete removal of counter top and faucet, you can start removing the vanity by unscrewing the back and/or side screws that attach it to walls.
Slide the new vanity into the location where the previous vanity resided. You will probably need to cut away a portion of the back of the new vanity to allow the supply lines and drainage pipe to slide through. A jig saw works fine for this effort. Just make a couple of pilot holes with a drill and then use the jig saw to cut out the appropriate area.
Once the vanity is in position, you will need to square it up with the back or side walls and make sure it sits on level. Then, using screws fasten the vanity to the walls. Make sure the screws are securely fastened to studs behind the Sheetrock. Once the vanity has been secured, it is now time to tackle the new counter top.
Before putting the counter top over the vanity, you should attach the faucet, supply lines and drain pipe to the counter top. It makes the setting of things easier.
Place the counter top on top of the vanity making sure it sits square. Use screws to secure the vanity to the counter top. Make sure, however, that you use screws that will not penetrate through the top of the vanity. Finally, connect the drain pipe and supply line. Turn on the water supply to check and you are done.