Bathroom vanity
You're remodeling your bathroom and have decided to update the sink, faucet and vanity. After cleaning out the cupboard beneath the sink, you stand there scratching your head and wondering; just how do you remove the bathroom vanity? Not as complicated as it looks, this is a DIY project that every homeowner can accomplish in 15 to 30 minutes, and you'll be ready to continue your remodeling knowing that you've already conquered the bathroom vanity.
Instructions
1. Turn off the handles that connect the hot and cold water lines. These are called shutoff valves; they allow the water to flow into the sink.
2. Drain any water that remains in the lines by turning on both faucets. Place a bucket under the center of the drain.
3. Disconnect the hot and cold water by unscrewing the bolts that attach the water lines to the shutoff valves, and unscrew the drain pipe from the sink and the bottom of the drain. Set the drain piece aside for later installation.
4. Cut the line of caulk that seals the back of the countertop to the wall, using the utility knife in a slow, steady slice and being careful not to cut into the wallboard. Check whether the caulk seal goes down the sides of the vanity; if so, cut this caulk, too.
5. Lift the countertop straight up from the vanity. (If your counter is more than 3 feet long you may need help). Set aside for later installation, or remove from the room if you're going to install a new top.
6. Locate the screws that attach the vanity to the wall and remove them. They will be on the back of the vanity and should be 16 inches apart, with two screws on each stud. Your vanity can now be lifted carefully from the water lines and removed.
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