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Bathroom Vanity Remodeling

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:10:31 +0000

Redecorating your bathroom with a new bathroom vanity is one of the easiest home remodeling tasks you can undertake in a do-it-yourself project. You do not have to deal with plumbing issues beyond turning the water flow knobs off before removing the water lines and making sure the new drain pipe is watertight. Generally the only tools required for a simple removal and reinstall of a bathroom vanity are a pipe wrench, screwdriver, utility knife and small pail or bucket. Even the installation of more complex vanities will not strain the average homeowner’s abilities.

To take out the old bathroom vanity you start by shutting off the water at the input valves and open the faucets to relieve the pressure. With the bucket ready, loosen the drainpipe and catch the excess water. After the vanity is cut off from the water supply you will need to carefully work loose any sealant holding the countertop or sink to the wall. Usually this is just a line of caulking, which can be cut through with a single gentle slice. Also check for and remove the few mounting screws in the back that help support the vanity against the wall. Since sinks and sink counter tops can be heavy it is recommended you have help lifting the old vanity out of the way.

Now that the area is free of obstruction, a thorough cleaning and patching of any wall damage is needed so the new bathroom vanity will have a well-prepared space to be installed into. The process is very much a reversal of the process. Move the new vanity into place and attach the wall screws. Set the caulking line around the new countertop and cabinet sides and let it dry. You will then reattach the drainpipe and seal it with waterproofing cement. When all else is ready, it is time to reattach the lines from the water valve to the faucet lines. Once they have been reattached, you can open the water valves and enjoy your newly redecorated bathroom.

Installation aside, there are many places you can buy bathroom vanities. You can purchase vanities from all-purpose stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Ace. You can also visit bathroom specialty shops. One of the most popular options these days is to purchase bathroom vanities online. Online stores have less overhead, which means they often offer a very wide array of products to choose from and are often reviewed by others who have purchased them. Good luck choosing and installing your bathroom vanity!

Tips For Bathroom Remodeling On A Budget

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Cleaning: This may not seem like much, but it should be the first step when it comes to implementing your bathroom remodeling ideas. Although it is difficult it will cost very little except for a bit of time and some hard work. I like to start with three containers: one for rubbish; one for items that you can donate or sell to charity; one for items that belong elsewhere in the house. Begin at the entrance to your bathroom and work through it slowly, being ruthless as you go.
All the cupboards under the sink should be empties and you should justify anything you want to keep. Try to free up as much room as possible because you will want to remove as much as possible of the counter-tops. If your shower has mold or mildew, then spray it with a mixture of water and bleach. Your grout and caulking will quickly come up sparkling white with very little work.
Shower and Window Curtains: Often, shower curtains and window curtains can simply be washed with a cleaning agent such as Oxi Clean. If you have blinds, they can often just be washed under the shower. Shower curtains are quite cheap, around twenty dollars, and easy to replace if your old one is looking shabby. One tip I recently came across was to replace any old blinds with new paper blinds. They are cheap and easy to fix up. If, after a couple of years they are looking tired then simply replace them.
Bathroom Vanities: The cabinets under the sink are often one of the most prominent features in the bathroom. They can, however, easily make you room look outdated if they are old. These are the most expensive items to replace even with just refacing them. First of all give them a really good clean to see what sort of condition they are really in. To update them, you could either paint them or, a simple and effective solution is to replace the knobs. These can be found cheaply online, especially on sites such as eBay. This is one of my favorite ways of making the old bathroom vanities look like new.
Painting: Re-painting the bathroom can improve the look considerably. Just a fresh coat of paint of completely different color can change the atmosphere in the bathroom. A current trend is to go for natural earthy colors. For most bathrooms, you should be able to re-paint for under thirty dollars.

These simple steps can change the appearance of your bathroom quite dramatically and give it a more modern look. It should be possible to do it all for well under one hundred dollars.

Tips To Consider When Purchasing A Bathroom Vanity

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:21:20 +0000

In the past, people thought that having bathroom vanities is a form of luxury but this is no longer true now. Nowadays, it has been rising in demand and could be widely seen in most homes. In fact, it is a good addition to the bathroom since it fulfils both the functional and decorative aspect. People are now putting more effort to decorate their bathroom as opposed to the past and there are a few reasons to this growing trend.

Apart from the normal uses of bathroom, some of the more contemporary ones include luxurious facilities such as sauna, beautiful shower enclosures, exquisite bathroom units and also bathroom vanities. As a result of this addition of facilities, people are spending more time in the bathroom to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy themselves. As such, it explains why additional focus is placed on the bathroom design to create a soothing and relaxed environment.

Due to extra time spent in the bathroom, people would want to keep the area clean and tidy. This is where the bathroom vanities come in handy since we could keep all the toilet accessories into the cabinet. At the same time, the storage spaces would keep our stuffs organized since it is all kept at one location.

There are a wide variety of bathroom vanities in the market and choosing a suitable one often is a big problem. However, as a general rule of thumb, you should be focusing on those that matches the style of your bathroom and then decide on the size of it. This will ensure that the overall design of the bathroom is uniform while leaving sufficient space for movement.

The cost of purchasing a bathroom vanity unit could range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Plan out your budget before scouting for the one you like. I would recommend that you compare the prices between your neighborhood stores as well as the online stores. Usually, it is much cheaper to purchase it online but a disadvantage is that there might be a little discrepancy in color. Decide for yourself what you want and start decorating your bathroom with these furniture.