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