Bathroom Vanity Cabinets

When the average person hears the word remodel, pictures of broken walls and workers hammering away come to mind. Although the above is a correct interpretation of a remodel project, it is far from perfect. If you sit and think for a while, you may realize that a renovation project doesn’t necessarily need to entail a racket and unsightly mess. Given that you select an appropriate portion of your home to remodel, there is no need to fear a significant disturbance. Since the appearance of your bathroom has a significant bearing on the value of your home, we’re going to be looking into a bathroom remodel – specifically through the replacement of bathroom vanity cabinets. Since bathroom vanity cabinets are simple to replace and can have a dramatic effect on the look of your bathroom, they are an ideal focal point for a renovation project.

Bathroom vanity cabinets are without a doubt one of the most important aspects of a bathroom. These cabinets are typically used as a foundation for the overall style of a bathroom. Thus, we can say that picking a stylish, high quality vanity is a must. While most room centerpieces, such as fireplaces, require a massive amount of work to be reformed, bathroom vanity cabinets don’t. This is one of the major reasons they can provide for a quick and dramatic bathroom facelift.

So what exactly is involved in replacing a bathroom vanity cabinet? To be honest, not much. The first phase of a vanity replacement project consists of some plumbing work. You need to disconnect your sink’s supply line (after playing with your home’s water shutoff valve) in order to allow for the removal of your old vanity. Once you’re done disconnecting the piping, you need to remove your sink as well as the vanity’s countertop. Before you remove the bathroom vanity cabinet’s countertop, be sure to remove the caulking that surrounds it.  

Once the countertop is off, you’ll need to remove the screws that connect the vanity to the wall. Be careful as you turn these screws as you may damage their heads and thus complicate the removal process. When the screws are out, you can go ahead and begin wiggling the vanity out of its former position. If your bathroom sports some expensive flooring, be sure to be extra careful as you remove the vanity. Once the vanity is out, dispose of it as needed and head back to your bathroom. Position your new vanity where your old one once stood and screw it into place. Top the vanity with your countertop and sink (adding adhesive & caulking as needed), and reconnect the plumbing. The final step is to clean the mess in your bathroom and turn on your home’s water back on. If everything went according to plans, you’re bathroom should now be graced with the presence of a new bathroom vanity cabinet.

We hope we’ve convinced you of the simplicity involved in replacing your bathroom vanity cabinets. Please understand that a new vanity can work wonders in rejuvenating an outdated bathroom – all with minimal work on your part. We sincerely hope that your bathroom vanity cabinet replacement project unfolds as expected!