How to Make a Dresser into a Bathroom Vanity
- 1). Remove and Dismantle
Remove and dismantle the top and any drawers. If the cabinet has drawers it will be necessary to disassemble the top drawer completely. The face of this drawer will used later. - 2). Waterproof
Apply water resistant finish to the entire cabinet. - 3). Cut-out Hole for Sink and Faucet
If you will be installing a new sink and faucet, use the cut-out dimensions or template provided by the manufacturers to cut your holes.
If you will be re-purposing your old sink, turn it upside down on a piece of newspaper or cardboard and trace the outline - DO NOT USE THIS FOR YOUR CUT-OUT. If you make your hole the same size as your sink it will fall thru. You will need to downsize your drawing by, bringing all sides in approximately ½ to 1 inch in. Do the same thing for the faucet. - 4). Measure the Plumbing
Measure the plumbing coming out of the wall. You will probably have a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch drain-line and two water lines with stops coming out. You will need to cut holes in the back of the dresser for the plumbing to go. If you are like me you can cut individual holes to line up with, if you are like my husband, one big hole will do (nobody will see it anyway). - 5). Set New Bathroom Vanity in Place
Move the dresser or vanity flush up against the wall, plumbing thru the hole(s). - 6). Set Sink and Faucet
Place the sink and faucet in the cut outs. Then reconnect the plumbing (drain and water lines). - 7). Caulk
Caulk around the sink and faucet base, this will keep any water overflow out from the bottom of the cabinet area. - 8). Replace Drawers or Cabinet Doors
Remember that drawer you disassembled? You will now glue the face of that drawer in place. This allows room for your plumbing.
Insert remaining drawers (or attache cabinet doors) and the job is complete!
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