How To Make A Dresser Into A Bathroom Vanity

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How to make a dresser into a bathroom vanity. We used this process on two dressers for our master bathroom renovation and i could not be happier with how they turned out. This isn t a big problem for just using the dresser without the mirror but if you are turning the dresser into a vanity it becomes a bigger problem. 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.

Dresser to vanity overview illustration by gregory nemec. Modify the drawers steps 1 8. How to make a vintage dresser into bathroom vanity.

Place sink into the hole use clear adhesive to put it in place then seal it with bathroom caulk. 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. Turn a vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity customize any bathroom by using a vintage dresser or buffet instead of a builder grade vanity.

Turning an old dresser into a vanity for your bathroom is a doable diy project that saves money and creates a unique design statement. The only problem was the depth from the front of the dresser to the back wall. After a lot of trips between home depot to lowe s we decided on this white marble top from lowe s.

Many antique dressers originally had an attached mirror and an extra space along the back for the mirror to slide into place. Double check there are no holes for water to leak through at tile and wood edges and seams. It was super affordable and fit the dresser width exactly.

Old dresser turned bathroom vanity tutorial today i am sharing the step by step process we used to turn an old dresser into a bathroom vanity. Complete the vanity steps 9 17. Scour thrift stores yard sales and flea markets for a piece that is the right size for your space.