How to Make a Bathroom Vanity Out of an Old Dresser

Turning a dresser into a bathroom vanity is a project that most do-it-yourselfers can handle. Choose a sturdy dresser that is tall enough for this purpose, or consider adding feet to the bottom to bring it up to a comfortable position.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sturdy dresser
• Sink
• Faucet
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Jigsaw
• Polyurethane

1. Inspect the dresser to decide where to put the sink. Take out any drawers and supports that get in the way.

2. Lay the template that came with your sink into position on the dresser and draw around it. If your sink didn't come with a template, turn your sink upside down on the dresser and trace its shape onto the dresser.

3. Move to the back of the dresser and trace out the section you'll need to cut away to accommodate the water lines.

4. Use a jigsaw to cut the openings you traced onto the new vanity.

5. Cut the drawers to fit into their positions without interfering with the sink or the plumbing. Consider using only the drawer face and gluing it into place.

6. Slide the vanity into place. Set the sink and faucets into place, and hook up the cold- and hot-water feeds. Call a plumber for help if you're unclear on how to do this.

7. Cover the top of the dresser with at least two coats of waterproof polyurethane to protect it from water damage.

Tips & Warnings

• Think about attaching the dresser directly to the wall to eliminate stress on the water lines that may occur if the vanity shifts.