Bathroom Remodeling Las Vegas NV

Antique Sink Vanity

Materials:

• Antique bureau or chest
• 3/4-inch plywood or Medium Density Fiberboard
• Scrap wood pieces
• Round or oval sink
• Caulking
• Power drill and screwdriver
• Jigsaw
• Hole saw
• Safety glasses
• Pencil
• Optional: Mirror

1. Make sure the sink will fit the top of the furniture piece you've chosen. Measure the depth of the sink to determine whether it will fit within the top drawer area.

2. Use the template that came with the sink and measure and mark so that the template is centered on the furniture top. Trace around the template onto the furniture top. If necessary, you can remove the top of the furniture piece. Cut out the sink opening by starting with a drilled pilot hole and cutting around the outline with a jigsaw.

3. Remove the back of the chest. Use a hole saw to cut holes in the bottom of the top drawer to accommodate the drain plumbing. Cut out the back of the top drawer to match the shape of the bottom of the sink. Brace the drawer from front to back using pieces of plywood.

4. Install the sink into the top of the furniture piece according to the manufacturer's specifications. Install water-supply lines and drain as appropriate, or hire a plumber to do the plumbing work. Attach the new faucet to the new sink according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cut holes in the wood shelf supports if necessary.

5. Relocate the drawer slide in the lower drawer. Place the drawers back into the furniture.

6. Build an optional mirror surround from p...