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Bathroom Vanity Removal
Instructions on How to Remove a Bathroom
Vanity Cabinet and Countertop
By: Mark J. Donovan
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If you are undertaking a bathroom
remodeling project chances are you will need to remove the bathroom vanity
cabinet and countertop, and replace it with a new one. Bathroom vanities should
also be removed, at least temporarily, if you plan on putting in a bathroom
ceramic tiled floor. Bathroom vanities also take quite a beating due to frequent
use, particularly if kids are using the bathroom on a regular basis.
Consequently there are times when it is simply necessary to remove the bathroom
vanity and replace it with a new one.
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Removing a bathroom vanity is a
relatively simple project to tackle that the average do it yourself homeowner
can do. A second pair of hands, however, can be helpful when literally picking
up and removing the bathroom vanity from the bathroom.
Removing Bathroom
Vanity Countertop
To begin with, open up the bathroom
cabinet doors and turn off the water supply line valves. Then turn the bathroom
faucet(s) to the on position(s) to confirm that the water is indeed off to the
bathroom sink.
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Next, disconnect the bathroom sink supply hoses at the valve assembly area. Also
disconnect the drain pipe. You will need a small crescent wrench and possibly a
pair of channel lock pliers to remove the hoses and drain pipe. Also, have a
small bucket and rag handy to catch and wipe up any water that may spill from
the drain pipe when you disconnect it.
After disconnecting the bathroom vanity supply and drain lines, look underneath
the bathroom vanity countertop to see how it is affixed to the bathroom vanity
cabinet.
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In most cases it is simply attached with a bead of silicone caulk. In some
cases, however, there may be a few clamps or brackets that hold it to the
bathroom vanity cabinet.
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knife to score around the bathroom countertop where it attaches to the bathroom
vanity cabinet. If there are clamps securing the bathroom countertop remove them
with the appropriate tool, e.g. wrench or screw driver. If there is a backsplash resting on
top of the bathroom countertop, use your utility knife to score around the edges
of it, as most backsplashes are attached via silicone caulk. |
Photo by Mark Donovan |
After scoring the backsplash, if there is one, gently pull it away from the wall
and bathroom countertop base. As you pull it away, continue to use your utility
knife to help cut away the silicone caulk so that you do not damage the wall.
Next, lift the bathroom countertop off of the bathroom vanity cabinet and
discard of it in an appropriate area.
Bathroom Vanity
Cabinet Removal
Now, with the bathroom countertop
off, look for screws that are holding the bathroom vanity cabinet to the wall.
Use a screwdriver or screw gun to remove the screws.
After removing the screws, you should now be able to remove the bathroom vanity.
Again, a second pair of hands could be useful at this point.
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Photo by Mark Donovan |
After removing the bathroom vanity, cap off the drain pipe to prevent sewage
gases from escaping. Either push a large rag into the drain pipe or use some
plastic and tape to cover the drain pipe.
With the bathroom cabinet removed you are now ready to install your new bathroom
vanity cabinet and countertop.
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