I set the sink on the dresser top where i wanted it to go making sure it was centered and then simply traced the drain hole onto the dresser top using a pencil.
Diy dresser into bathroom sink.
Piece should be very sturdy.
Once sink is centered trace outline with a pencil directly on top surface of dresser.
Measure twice or twenty times and cut once.
We tiled the top of our dresser.
Mark cut line for sink.
It was stinky and it was filthy.
The top of the dresser only needed a small hole for the sink drain and another small hole for the faucet.
Center the sink if there is a backsplash push the sink back against it.
Cut the top of the dresser to fit our sink.
Turn a vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity select dresser and sink.
To do this he used a bit that attaches to your drill and cuts out a circle on both the back corners.
Now onto the plumbing process.
Install the drain and faucet and make the.
Widen the plumbing fixture holes.
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.
Remove the top the doors drawers and hardware sand all the wood carefully.
When the dresser was all ready gavin turned off the water to that part of the house and then removed the old sink and taps leaving this.
Using a straightedge mark the center of the vanity.
Use a drill to make the initial hole then use a jig saw cut the rest of the hole 1 2 inch inside the line.
Cut out the.
I also placed the faucet where it would go and traced it as well.
Sand dresser and wipe clean.
Install the sink dry fit the sink in the opening in the countertop.
How to do it prep the dresser.
Make a template of the countertop with cardboard.
Using the decision that we made earlier to leave 1 2 inch of the sink exposed the mr.
After this process was finished up i went ahead and painted the dresser before moving it into the bathroom.
Prime and paint your desired color allowing dresser to dry completely.
Scour secondhand stores and estate sales to find an old dresser or sideboard that will fit your bathroom.
How to turn a dresser into a bathroom vanity step 1.
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.
Select a dresser or buffet suited to space available in bathroom.
He then put the dresser in place sat the sink on top and then threaded the new tap through and fitted it to the water pipes.
If it still hits the crosspiece remove the sink and continue to trim.
I used annie sloan chalk paint in pure white and sealed it with clear wax.