Install Vanity Sink Countertop

Secure the faucet mounting nuts to the underside of the countertop.

Install vanity sink countertop.

All you need are basic carpentry and plumbing skills. We ll show you how to remove the old cabinet and plumbing choose and install a new vanity sink faucets and countertop. Measure the width at the front and back of the vanity top and measure from the front edge to the back of your old countertop to find out the depth. After the epoxy has dried for about an hour check whether the sink has adhered to the countertop by carefully lifting up the sink a few inches by the bottom drain hole.

Add backsplash if necessary. Check that it s level front to back and side to side. If your vanity does not come with adjustable legs use shims under the base until vanity is level on each side. If your vanity doesn t have adjustable feet use shims.

Make adjustments with the adjustable feet on the bottom. This means a waterproof watertight substance with bonding power is the choice professionals make and the best solution for installing your counter. Complete the sink and faucet install run a bead of silicone along the bottom of the sink to prevent water seeping underneath the counter image 1. Use epoxy to attach the clips to the underside of the sink and the bolt stems to the underside of the counter.

Place a small amount of silicone caulk onto the top corners of the cabinet. Install the vanity top. Slide them under the base and cut to fit with a utility knife. More importantly the glue needs to keep water out to protect the countertop from rot and swelling.

If the sink is separate from the countertop rather than an integral piece attach it to the countertop before installing the countertop on the vanity. If you re adding a top to a bath vanity without a top add about one inch to the depth measurement. Installing a vanity requires a strong glue to hold the sink to the countertop. Changing a vanity is relatively easy.

Before installing the countertop and sink on the vanity install the faucet and drain body according to the manufacturer s directions while you have easy access. Set the vanity top into position and firmly press down. Install the faucet and drain fittings following the manufacturer s directions. Drop the faucet water supply lines into the hole in the vessel sink and flip the sink over image 2.

Set the vanity in place lined up with the marks on the wall.