Making A Dresser Into A Sink Vanity

Dresser to vanity overview illustration by gregory nemec.

Making a dresser into a sink vanity.

Place sink into the hole use clear adhesive to put it in place then seal it with bathroom caulk. 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. Claudia scored the six drawer storage unit on sale for 300 then the couple converted it into a bathroom fixture for another 700 for one day s worth of labor the sinks and plumbing fixtures. Trace the outline of the sink onto the top of the vanity.

Cut the drawer sides photo by anthony tieuli. You don t have to pay hundreds of dollars to get a vintage looking vanity for your bathroom sink. The top of the dresser only needed a small hole for the sink drain and another small hole for the faucet. 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.

I also placed the faucet where it would go and traced it as well. On this dresser the upper drawer must be removed to allow room for the drop in sink. 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. You can make one out of an old dresser.

Modify the drawers steps 1 8. 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. 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. Determine the placement of the sink on the vanity.

Double check there are no holes for water to leak through at tile and wood edges and seams. Complete the vanity steps 9 17. How to turn a dresser into a bathroom vanity 1. Once you feel good about the placement of the sink and faucet holes drill pilot holes through the template on the dresser.

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. Turning an old dresser into a vanity for your bathroom is a doable diy project that saves money and creates a unique design statement. Put the vanity in place and hook up the faucet or call a plumber. Using a straightedge mark the center of the vanity by drawing diagonal lines connecting the corners.