New Bathroom Cabinet Components Spruce Up Old Bathrooms

Open Up and Eliminate Clutter
One of the most important aspects of any bathroom renovation project is the utilization of space for cabinets; to open up the room and eliminate clutter. A typical bathroom cabinet design may involve a bathroom sink cabinet, a bathroom towel cabinet, and/or bathroom storage cabinet.

Most modern bathroom cabinet components are either oak bathroom cabinet, maple bathroom cabinet styles, or pine. However, more and more manufacturers are expanding their bathroom cabinetry line to include cherry bathroom cabinet styles, hickory, or other exotic woods.

A more elaborate bathroom cabinet plan may include a double bathroom sink cabinet in addition to custom cabinet components from a cabinet manufacturer or exclusive bathroom cabinet designer.

Updating or redoing a bathroom, however, need not be an overly expensive venture. One of the most basic and economical ways to spruce up any older house bathroom is by installing factory manufactured components. A bathroom sink cabinet, an additional small bathroom cabinet (such as a bathroom storage cabinet), and a fresh coat of paint or wall covering.

Add a New Bathroom Sink Cabinet Following These Easy Steps

Installing a new sink cabinet or vanity is a relatively simple procedure. One many homeowners can successfully undertake as a DIY home project by following these easy steps:

• The first step is to shut off water service to the existing sink fixture, and disconnect plumbing; both water supply lines and drain fittings. If the existing supply lines do not have shut-off valves, the main water supply to the home will have to be shut off.
• If the cabinet installation will not be completed quickly, bathroom sink supply lines may need to be capped until project completion, so that water service can be left on for the rest of the home. Note: if supply lines don’t already have shut off valves, this is an ideal time to add them.
• Handy Tip: once old fixtures have been disconnected, many homeowners opt to install new bathroom floor covering; such as vinyl floor covering or bathroom floor tile. After floor covering has been installed, a pre-manufactured bathroom sink cabinet can be installed very quickly; usually in only several hours.
• Accurately measuring the available space for a new sink cabinet unit is crucial; you will need this measurement before purchasing the cabinet. Measure the unit for height and width; mark these lines on the wall with the width measurement centered over plumbing service lines.
• Using a stud finder, locate and mark at least one wall stud inside the height and width marks on the wall; make sure that they are plumb and level.
• Measure the location of the bathroom hot and cold plumbing lines, and then make markings for them centered on the back of the vanity sink cabinet. Cut openings for each; be sure to leave ample room to connect the fittings later.
• Set the vanity in place, using the wall marks; also make sure that the cabinet sits solid and level. Use wood shims to level if necessary. Note: before installing the cabinet vanity, remove the doors. This helps avoid accidental damage to them during installation. Replace the doors once installation is complete.
• Secure the cabinet in place by using at least 3-inch screws through the “nailer” (a wood brace across the back of the cabinet) and into the wall stud.
• Recheck the cabinet to insure it is still level, then trim any protruding shims using a hammer and chisel. Be careful not to damage the floor covering.
• If a noticeable gap exists between the cabinet and floor due to shimming, cover the problem by nailing trim molding along the bottom edge of the cabinet.
• Caulk around the cabinet floor perimeter, and then lay a solid bead of caulk or silicone around the entire top edge of the cabinet.
• Set the countertop on the cabinet and gently press into place; allow caulk to fully set.
• Attach water supply lines and drain to the sink and fixtures.
• Turn the water on and check for leaks. It is prudent to frequently check for leaks in supply lines and drain for several days following new bathroom cabinet installation to insure everything is water tight.

Note: be sure to follow any additional manufacturer installation guidelines that came with your cabinet sink.

Sound too Complicated? Hire a Professional!

If this type project seems like more than you want to tackle yourself, consider hiring a cabinet contractor to install a bathroom sink cabinet or other bathroom cabinet components.

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