Many homeowners have little interest in updating their bathrooms. Some track homes around the nation probably still have the original furnishings from when the home was built several decades ago. With some dedicated time and resources, the installation of a new bathroom vanity set can instantly transform the feeling of a bathroom and the surrounding living areas. The addition of a contemporary bathroom vanity might even inspire you to remodel other portions of the home once you realize that your home is not meeting its full potential when it comes to design and comfort.
A more contemporary bathroom vanity is a great start to updating older styles. Turn off the water supplies under the vanity; disconnect the drain pipe at the trap; remove the corner screws that secure the vanity to the countertop; and lift off the old vanity. Remove the faucet hardware if you plan on reusing the piece, or purchase a new faucet that will support the current configuration.
Slide the new contemporary bathroom vanity into the new location and square it up with the back or side walls to make sure it’s level. If necessary, use screws to fasten the vanity to the walls and make sure the screws are securely fastened to the studs behind the sheetrock.
You might find it easier to mount the faucet to the countertop before placing the countertop onto the contemporary bathroom vanities. Make sure the faucet/supply lines and drain pipe have been installed correctly and then place the countertop onto the contemporary vanity. If you feel more comfortable, apply a bead of a caulking adhesive to ensure security of the position of the vanity to the countertop.
Place the countertop on top of the new bathroom vanity and make sure it sits square and even. You can use screws to secure the vanity to the countertop. With most styles, there are usually corner blocks on the vanity that secure the screws to the countertop. However, make sure that you use screws that won’t penetrate through the top of the new contemporary vanity. Lastly, connect the supply line feeds to the copper supply lines. Connect the drain pipe of the sink to the J-trap drainage pipe and look for any leaks when you turn on the water supplies.