Step By Step Process Of Replacing A Bathroom Vanity
A new vanity is the best option for a bathroom makeover. For a complete modification, you have to replace the sink, countertop, and faucet, exactly at the time when you replace the vanity cabinet. In order to replace a bathroom vanity, gather the tools & materials required for the process first & then go through the step by step process carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
Tools Needed
- Pencil & Carpenter's Level
- Pipe Wrench & Screwdriver
- Stud Finder & Utility Knife
- Bucket, Tape Measure & Paper Towels
Materials Needed
- Shims & Faucet
- Tub Caulk & Tile Caulk
- Painter's Tape
- Vanity & P-Trap
Step By Step Process
- Shut Off The Water: First of all, switch off the water and disengage the supply lines. Take any water, in a bucket, that leaks from the supply lines and the p-trap.
- Remove The Countertop: The next step is to unfasten the caulk betwixt the vanity and the wall with the help of a utility knife. On the sides, move all the way down to the floor as required in order to get rid of all caulk. Detach the countertop very rigorously in order to prevent wall damage. If in case your countertops and vanities are large, then, in that case, you need another person for assistance, in order to make the job easier.
- Remove The Old Vanity: Now, unfasten and detach the screws that fix the vanity to the wall. If it is possible, you can use a cordless screwdriver in order to make the removal process easier. To prevent removing the screws, put in a firm pressure with the help of a driver and make sure it is in line with the screw and not tipped.
- Find The Studs And Position The Vanity: Now, detect the wall studs and keep them higher than the top of the new vanity. Spot the placement of the new vanity's screw holes. Adjust the vanity in place. It's extremely vital that the vanity is driven against the wall & you can do it with the help of shims and a carpenter's level.
- Install A New Faucet: If you want, you can install a new faucet as per the manufacturer's directions. It will completely modify the appearance of the room and make the job easier in the long run while the vanity top is split from the vanity. Less time shrinked inconveniently under the sink is always helpful.
- Attach The Vanity To The Wall: As soon as the vanity is correctly positioned, you can attach the vanity to the wall with the help of screws.
- Secure The Vanity Top: Move a bead of tub and tile caulk across the vanity base top edges. Rigorously attach the vanity top on top of the vanity.
- Reconnect The Plumbing: Reattach the plumbing and then replace the p-trap if in case it is old. With the help of plumber's tape(Teflon tape), you can make the connections easier and tighter. Rigorously apply a thin bead of caulk all along the countertop edges. Make sure to apply the caulk equally without making it dirty. Smoothen the application with the help of your fingertip or a damp rag.