Installing a Vanity

Recently I found myself in quite the predicament. I purchased a home that needs more work than building a new house. Finding contractors has turned into a nightmare. So, when all else fails, my new thought is if you want it done you do it yourself. Of course the job may not be done right, but it will be done. So, this is how you can install a vanity, lose your sanity, and save a little money.

Let me tell you, installing a vanity looks a lot easier than it actually is. If you have done carpentry or plumbing, this should be a breeze. Otherwise, you may want to read directions twice, and make sure you have the right tools.

Step one of any project is to read the instructions that come with the products. In the instructions you will find a packing list or a list of items that are in your box. Make sure all items are accounted for and continue reading the instructions. You will usually find a list of tools that you need to install your product. Ready the tools in the room you are installing the vanity. Note: cabinets usually do not have instructions with them.

After reading the instructions and acquiring your tools, you will be ready to set your vanity. Clean the floor around the area the vanity will be installed. Once the vanity is installed you will not have the opportunity to clean as thoroughly. Once you have the floor free of debris place your vanity where you would like it to go.

If you like how your vanity looks where you are going to place it, you will want to make sure the vanity will be level once it is secured to the wall. Make sure you hold the vanity as firmly against the wall as you can. Put the level on the vanity and move the vanity as needed until the level shows it is even. Once you have determined where and how the vanity will be even against the wall, you need to secure the vanity against the wall with screws. If the plumbing coming out of the wall is in the way of the vanity, you may need to cut the vanity so it will fit around the plumbing. Cutting the vanity is easier than moving a pipe in the wall.

If you have to cut the vanity, the easiest way is with a jigsaw. If you are like me and everything seems to break when you touch it, you may have to resort to good old fashioned hand saws. Whatever gets the job done is my motto concerning this house!

After you have the vanity secured to the wall the next step is to put on the vanity top. Before you secure the vanity top to the vanity, you will want to put the faucet and water lines on the sink portion of the vanity. Once the top is secured to the vanity it is harder to affix the faucet and water lines.

After you secure the water lines onto the vanity top, you can adhere the vanity top to the vanity. Liquid nails is commonly used for adhesion. After you set the vanity top, then you can secure the water lines and the pipes to the sink.

After the vanity and vanity top are in place and secure, you can caulk around both. Be sure to use a waterproof caulk. With a little luck and a lot of work you can install your own vanity.