Turn a vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity select dresser and sink.
Dresser into bathroom sink.
Using the decision that we made earlier to leave 1 2 inch of the sink exposed the mr.
The nitty gritty adjusting the dresser height.
Before adding the sink i needed to make sure the top of the dresser was.
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.
Sand dresser and wipe clean.
Prime and paint your desired color allowing dresser to dry completely.
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.
Position the sink upside down on top of the dresser and use the tape measure to center it.
Mark cut line for sink.
Select a dresser or buffet suited to space available in bathroom.
Select a dresser buffet or sideboard that s made of solid wood.
How to make a dresser into a bathroom vanity.
Widen the plumbing fixture holes.
Make a template of the countertop with cardboard.
Once sink is centered trace outline with a pencil directly on top surface of dresser.
Then he used a circular saw to cut out the sides and back.
To do this he used a bit that attaches to your drill and cuts out a circle on both the back corners.
Cut the top of the dresser to fit our sink.
How to do it prep the dresser.
A standard vanity is around 34 inches tall and my dresser was closer to 37 inches high.