How to Turn a Bedroom Dresser Into a Bathroom Sink Cabinet Counter

You can spice up your bathroom on any budget. Start by turning an old dresser into a beautiful vanity. You can do this project with a few easy steps. Once you have installed the sink into your dresser, you can paint or decorate this new addition to your bathroom. Have fun and be creative.

Things You'll Need

• Dresser
• Jigsaw
• Drill
• Screwdriver
• Caulking gun
• Wrench
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Chalk
• Scissors

Instructions

Procedure

1. Turn off the water to the sink's supply line. Using the pipe wrench, disconnect the drain line from the sink. Use an old bowl to catch the water that may drain out when you remove the pipe. Use the wrench to disconnect the supply lines from the sink.

2. Put the dresser in your bathroom where you plan to install the sink. You need to make a plumbing template by tracing the plumbing lines on a piece of paper. Cut the markings out with scissors. Place the template behind the dresser and cut out the holes for plumbing. Be sure to take the drawers out before you do this.

3. Measure the length of the dresser to locate the center. Mark the center of the dresser with a pencil or piece of chalk. Put the new sink on top of this spot and trace it onto the dresser. Be sure the sink is turned upside down when tracing. Cut the hole out with the jigsaw.

4. Cover the entire dresser with a protective water sealant to protect it for its new use.

5. Put the sink into the hole and carefully seal it with the caulk. Put a thin line of caulk around the sink where it meets the dresser.

6. Reconnect the plumbing. Replace the drawers and you have a functional bathroom sink cabinet counter.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to have someone help you move the sink and dresser; this can be a lot of heavy lifting. Check for leaks.

References

• DIY Chatroom