installing bathroom vanities

Installing Bathroom Vanities

A do-it -yourselfer will not find it very difficult to install a vanity. It takes only a few hours to do this.

Removing old vanity

1. First of all, shut off water lines and disconnect supply to the vanity sink. Remove the p-trap (central part of curved pipe)

2. Loosen the caulk between bathroom vanity and the wall to which it is attached.

3. Using a screwdriver, remove all the screws that attach your old vanity to the wall. Now your old vanity can finally be removed.

Installing a new bathroom vanity

1. Determine the exact location of the studs in the wall using a stud finder. To mark the layout of the studs, trace a vertical line using a Carpenter's Level.
2. Next, position the vanity. To do this use marks on the wall and opening made for the plumbing. Level and shim.
3. Following the vertical lines traced on the wall, anchor the vanity into the studs using screw

Installing bathroom vanities

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4. Reconnect the plumbing by first replacing the p-trap. Use a Teflon tape for this job. Then, seal the joints.
5. Connect water supply lines and start supply to vanity sink.
6. To attach countertop to the vanity use bathroom caulk around the top of the vanity. Place the counter top on the vanity. Press firmly. Let it dry.

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