Vanity Top
Vanity Top
Vanity: In a bathroom, a combination lavatory and base cabinet.
A bathroom cabinet that encloses a basin and its water lines and drain,
usually furnished with shelves and drawers underneath for storage of toiletries.
To remodel your bathroom with a new vanity cabinet, countertop and sink, follow these tips:
Remove vanity doors before installing to avoid damage.
Carefully slide the cabinet into place. Check to see if the vanity is level from side to side and front to back.
If it isn't level, put a wooden shim under the vanity to level it. Check to see if it's plumb and square.
Once the vanity is level, fasten it to the wall stud(s) through the nailer (piece of wood running across the back of the cabinet) using washers and 3" wood screws.
Recheck the vanity for level.
Use a chisel and hammer to cut off the edges of the shims. Be careful no to damage your floor.
Depending on how high the shims are, moulding may be needed on the bottom of the cabinet. Attach moulding using finishing nails.
Reattach the vanity doors.
Place a bead of latex caulk along the top edge all the way around the vanity.
Set the countertop in place on top of the vanity. Press the countertop down and allow the caulk to completely dry.
Install the sink and fixtures.
Click here to see how to install a bathroom vanity.
