Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Installing a Bathroom Vanity and Countertop


The installation of a new bathroom vanity and countertop can transform an outdated bathroom into a contemporary one. Installing a vanity and countertop is simple to do and can be purchased from any home improvement store for less than $500.


New for 2011 are two uniquely different door panel designs featuring a beveled door panel and a slatted cabinet door panel offering an antique look and feel. Similar style choices are available in a variety of products from the smaller pedestal vanities to large double sink vanities.After the countertop and faucet have been removed from the work area, unscrew the back and/or side screws that hold the vanity to the wall(s). Then remove the vanity from the bathroom.Another way to upgrade your bathroom and increase its pleasant spa like qualities is to incorporate a stress relieving shower panel. A shower panel is a streamlined rectangular structure that is installed either in a stand-up shower or over a bathtub. It usually consists of a showerhead, a hand held shower device, various massaging water jets, and knobs for diverting water, controlling temperature, and adjusting pressure.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineFinally connect the supply line feeds (dangling down from the faucet) to the copper supply lines. Then connect the drain pipe of the bowl/sink to the J-Trap drainage pipe.Adding luxury and enjoyment to a bathroom remodel can boost your sense of wellbeing, as well as the value of your home. One potential way to do this is to incorporate a whirlpool bathtub into your bathroom-remodeling scheme. A whirlpool bathtub can bring the tranquil atmosphere of a spa right into your own home. Designs for a whirlpool bathtub come in oval, rectangular and even corner models so large or small bathrooms can accommodate one.Contact: John Phelan BathroomVanity.com Email ContactIn celebration of their exciting new bathroom vanity offerings, BathroomVanity.com offers free shipping on all single and double bathroom vanities for a limited time. Free shipping is also provided on matching fully framed bathroom mirrors and linen cabinets when purchased as a package, valued at over $200.Remove the old Vanity and CountertopPlace the countertop on top of the vanity making sure it sits square. Use screws to secure the vanity to the countertop. Usually there are corner blocks on the vanity to secure the screws to the countertop. Make sure, however, that you use screws that will not penetrate through the top of the vanity.Turn on the hot/cold water supply line valves and you are done.After the countertop has been separated from the vanity, remove the faucet hardware if you plan on reusing the existing faucet. Make sure, however, when purchasing your new vanity countertop that it will support the faucet configuration (one hole or three holes � and the number of inches between the holes � center to center).

Turn on the hot/cold water supply line valves and you are done.




Author: Mark J. Donovan


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