Making A Dresser Into A Sink Vanity

Complete the vanity steps 9 17.

Making a dresser into a sink vanity.

Trace the outline of the sink onto the top of the vanity. Double check there are no holes for water to leak through at tile and wood edges and seams. Turning an old dresser into a vanity for your bathroom is a doable diy project that saves money and creates a unique design statement. On this dresser the upper drawer must be removed to allow room for the drop in sink.

Determine the placement of the sink on the vanity. Put the vanity in place and hook up the faucet or call a plumber. Dresser to vanity overview illustration by gregory nemec. Find your vintage dresser and use this photo tutorial to make a one of a kind bathroom vanity including ideas for adapting drawers so they are still useable.

I set the sink on the dresser top where i wanted it to go making sure it was centered and then simply traced the drain hole onto the dresser top using a pencil. Use a drill to make the initial hole then use a jig saw cut the rest of the hole 1 2 inch inside the line. Center the sink if there is a backsplash push the sink back against it. That dresser stashed in the garage can have a new life as a retrofitted bathroom vanity with the addition of a sink and a mirror.

The point where they intersect is the middle and is where the sink will go. Cut the drawer sides photo by anthony tieuli. Beautiful sink fixtures paired with candle sconces and a white marble tile floor add an elegant air and a matching pair of tabletop topiaries add a splash of lively color. Using a straightedge mark the center of the vanity by drawing diagonal lines connecting the corners.

I also placed the faucet where it would go and traced it as well. How to turn a dresser into a bathroom vanity 1. The final cost is around the same as a ready made vanity but you re left with this brilliant one of a kind piece says chris. Modify the drawers steps 1 8.

Place sink into the hole use clear adhesive to put it in place then seal it with bathroom caulk. Measure and mark where the faucet hole will be. Once you feel good about the placement of the sink and faucet holes drill pilot holes through the template on the dresser. You don t have to pay hundreds of dollars to get a vintage looking vanity for your bathroom sink.