Install A Vanity Top

If you have a chipped or outdated vanity, now is the time to put in a new one. You don't have to change your cabinetry that is still probably in good shape. Yes, fall in love with your bathroom again by simply changing the vanity top on your already existing cabinetry. Installing a new vanity top will make the use and view of the bathroom practical and beautiful again.

Instructions

1. Put on your safety glasses and gloves.

2. Turn off the water. If you have water running to the vanity or counter top, you must turn it off by disconnecting the plumbing lines. Place a bucket under the sink. This is to catch any water that may still be in the pipes.

3. Prepare to remove the old vanity but you must first measure the old one to make sure you have a properly sized replacement top. Make sure the mirror is not in the way. If so you may need to unscrew it and temporarily remove it.

4. Remove the old sink. Remove clips from underneath the vanity--break them if you have to. Pry up the sink with your pry bar. You may have to cut the old sealant under the sink with a utility knife before prying up. Lift the sink straight out. If your vanity does not have a sink, simply skip this part and go to the next step.

5. Remove the vanity top. Pry the old vanity top off of the cabinetry. Be careful not to damage the cabinet if you plan to use the same one. Place an old rag under the pry bar while prying, so it will place a cushion to protect the furniture. Again you may have to cut the old sealant under the sink with a utility knife before prying.

6. Clean off any old sealant that might have been left behind during vanity top removal. Scrape off with a utility knife but be careful not to damage the cabinet.

7. Use your caulk gun to place a ring of latex caulk around the top of the cabinet where your old vanity top sat.

8. Sit your new vanity top on the cabinetry--be careful. You may need some help to get this adjusted right. Check to make sure it is level and clean off any sealant that may get on the new vanity top. Once in place, press down and let dry.

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