How To Replace Bathroom Vanity Countertop

Loosen or remove the caulk on the existing countertop.

How to replace bathroom vanity countertop. Remove screws underneath cabinet. Loosen or remove any caulk connecting the counter top to the wall turn off the disconnect the water supply and the drain stopper. Place a small amount of silicone caulk onto the top corners of the cabinet. 6 56 how to replace a bathroom vanity the handyman duration.

In most cases the vanity top is glued to the cabinet and you have to break the glue bond by inserting a putty knife between the cabinet and the vanity top and tapping it with a hammer. Gently lift away the countertop. Turn off the water and disconnect the supply lines. A new vanity is an easy bathroom makeover.

Cut caulk between backsplash and vanity with utility knife. Use a screwdriver to reach inside the vanity base and remove the securing clips that hold the countertop in place. The style of your bathroom can become dated over time and one of the easiest ways to update and refresh its look is replacing the countertop. Place a drip pan beneath the hoses to avoid making a mess.

Use these in addition to the caulk. Some vanity kits come with brackets that screw to the bottom of the countertop from beneath the sink. Thankfully when it came time to tackle this bathroom see the full makeover here if you haven t already we learned that it s actually really simple to replace the countertop. Set the countertop sink assembly in place onto the cabinet so it overhangs evenly on all exposed sides.

Lift off the old vanity top. The handyman 240 843 views 15 14 how to install. And if you re lucky it can be incredibly cheap too. How to remove a countertop from a vanity with a faucet on it is pretty easy.

Work your way around the front and sides of the vanity and then insert a pry bar and pry the top upward. When you start installing your vanity top turn off the water supply to the bathroom. Once it s free lift it off the cabinet with a helper. Use a bucket to catch.

Detach the drain pipes from the sink unit with the help of a pipe wrench. In 3 simple steps this is what you do. Then detach the supply lines from the faucet assembly. If it s visible on top of the countertop it can be removed with a box cutter.

If the old vanity is marble or granite it will not be screwed on.