How to Update a Restroom Vanity|Ask This Old House
< iframe width="480" height="320" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RsqQC26uhqc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen > Ask This Old House plumbing and heating professional Richard Trethewey installs a vanity for house owners who gave up on it 7 years ago.
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All the tools Richard utilized for the job, including wrenches, plumber’s putty, and PVC glue, can be found in your home centers and plumbing supply shops. The vanity and counter top were custom-ordered by the house owner.
Expense: $500 and Up
Ability Level: Moderate
Tools List:
Open ended adjustable wrench
Energy knife
Hammer
Pry bar
Screwdriver
Pipeline cutter
Hacksaw
Measuring tape
Drill
Hole saw
Level
Shopping List:
Vanity cabinet
Shut down valves
Counter top
Sink
Silicone caulking
Stain totally free plumbing professional’s putty
Faucet
Cold and hot water lines
Drain pipes pipeline
Turn up drain
Actions:
1. Shut the hot and cold water lines off.
2. Disconnect the sink from the P-trap and break the hose connections to the faucet.
3. Use the energy knife to break the seal in between the sink and the countertop. Then, carefully pry the sink away from the counter top with a hammer and a pry bar.
4. Remove the screws holding the vanity to the wall and eliminate the vanity.
5. Shut the water off to the home and cut the hot and cold water lines. Cut the P-trap as well. This will make it so only small holes require to be cut in the back of the brand-new vanity.
6. Measure the distance from the wall to the hot line and cold line. Next, determine the distance from the flooring to the cold and hot lines. Transfer these measurements to the back of the vanity and eliminate holes with the hole saw.
7. Move the new vanity into place. Check it for level and screw it into the wall.
8. Link new shut off valves to the hot and cold lines.
9. Flip the countertop upside down and mount the sink to the countertop with silicone caulking and sink clips.
10. Link the faucet to the countertop utilizing the plumbing professional’s putty and the mounting brackets.
11. Link the hot and cold water lines to the faucet, then connect the drain pipeline and the appear drain.
12. Once all the connections are made, flip the counter ideal side up and place it on the cabinet.
13. Make a brand-new P-trap connection with the drain and link the hot and cold water lines to the turned off valves.
14. Turn the water back on.
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How to Update a Bathroom Vanity|Ask This Old House