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Home Warranty Policies—What’s Covered?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:09 +0000

In the latest edition of Angie’s List newsletters, Staci Giordullo gives a lot of helpful information on home warranties. She writes: “A home warranty service contract isn’t an insurance policy that protects you from loss, but is meant instead to provide service.” Like with any contract, she suggests the consumer needs to shop around and read all the fine print. Make sure to pay attention to what is covered and what is excluded. Those are going to be the areas to compare to decide if it’s a policy you should purchase or not. In addition, Giordullo offers a general guide of what a homeowner can expect to find for coverage in each tier of service offered. Here’s what she suggests:

Basic Coverage

Plumbing systems
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Exhaust fans
Sump pump
Water heater
Ceiling Fans
Heating and electrical system components
Built in microwave
Whirlpool tub

Enhanced Coverage

A/C
Washer/Dryer
Refridgerator
Garage Door Opener

Optional Items

Pool
Spa
Well pump
Septic system
Standalone freezer
Central vacuum

We are proud to offer you tips and tricks to managing your home. We hope when you’re ready to remodel, you browse our small bath vanities as well as our selection of vanities with vessel sinks! We’re sure you’ll like what you see!

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Think Green This Halloween

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

We like to consider ourselves, as much as possible, an eco-friendly company. We try to eliminate paper waste whenever possible. We actively recycle and encourage our clients to do the same with their packaging waste. So when we found this scary fact from October’s issue of Real Simple Magazine (a great source for good stuff by the way) we knew we had to pass it on to you. They quoted that nationally, we could avoid 6,250 TONS of landfill waste if only HALF of the kids in America traded Halloween costumes instead of buying new ones. That’s a whole lot of tons! October 8^th is National Costume Swap Day and we encourage you to do just that! Ask your friends if they will participate (and possibly trade) or check out greenhalloween.org/costumeswap for more details!

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Do Manufacturers Matter?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:00:13 +0000

One of the questions we are frequently asked is if manufacturers matter. Most DIY-ers today are looking for the most bang for their buck, or very simply, not trying to spend that many “bucks” in the first place. So, when homeowners are shopping for products to use in their renovations, they are hit with a barrage of brands and bargains. It’s a tough call trying to figure out which one to pay attention to. Our General Contractor on staff, concludes something that most of us already know: You get what you pay for. If you have to cut corners, then do your research. Check out product reviews for those that are listed in the bargain basement. You may find some of them truly stand strong through what they are needed for. However there are some brands he tends to use when the budget allows. Grohe, Kohler, and Danzi, are a few that he found to be made well and hold up the longest. In the end, check your budget. See where you have areas to splurge or save, and do your homework accordingly!

For a great selection of unique discount bathroom furniture, check out our sister site! You’ll find not only beautiful furniture choices but bathroom faucets as well!

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Think Sink! Undermount vs. Drop-In

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:12 +0000

A lot of people choosing to get custom vanities made find themselves wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of undermount sinks. Wouldn’t drop ins be easier? Easier may be the only advantage here. An undermount sink is only used with a solid surface countertop such as granite, marble, or a man made stone. As the name suggests, it is mounted under the countertop and the lip of the sink is made by cutting the countertop to match the shape of the sink and polishing the inside edge. This application makes it much easier to wipe water or kitchen messes into the sink as there is no raised edge to get in the way. However, if you’ve decided to go with a laminate counter, you won’t be so fortunate. There really is no way to “polish” laminate to flow directly into the sink. So you’d be better off with the drop in. Either way, if you do your homework, and put plenty of thought and effort into your work; we’re sure you will be proud of the results.

For a great selection of bathroom vanities and sinks, make sure to browse our site! We’ve got everything from the smaller 18 inch bathroom vanities all the way to the larger double sink varieties!

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Paint and Primer In One

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:09:45 +0000

Lately, a new fad of paint has been emerging for the ever time conscious consumer. It offers a combination of both primer and paint in one. Is it worth it? Our on staff General Contractor isn’t completely sold. From what he’s experienced, it does work fairly well. However, when using a 2-in-1 product, often times you’ll find the price is 2-in-1 as well. On top of that, you’ll be using (depending on the size of the room) at least twice as much! A good tip to try first would be to do a simple price comparison. Primer can be found fairly inexpensively, so see how much of that and how much paint you would need and compare it to the all in one option. If it’s a small bathroom you are looking at painting, the all in one option could be cost effective. However, a larger room could ‘paint’ quite a different picture!

Stop by to check out our fantastic selection of beautiful bathroom vanities and sinks today! We’re certain you’ll find one to match whatever paint you choose!

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Cleaning Your Bathroom Vanity

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:33:47 +0000

Sometimes the simplest questions are missed the most. We get a lot of questions from our clients on a variety of different topics. That being said, in the various articles and blogs we post, we do our best to try to answer those questions. Recently though, we received a call from a client in regards to something so simple yet so important, it astounded us that we hadn’t put that information out there yet! What do you use to clean your bathroom vanity with? Being an e-commerce site that sells vanities–how this one slipped through the cracks is beyond us! So, first let us offer you our sincerest apologies at not having that information out there; and second—here’s what to do!

When cleaning the base, we recommend Murphy’s Oil Soap diluted with warm water. Using a soft microfiber cloth, saturate the cloth completely and wring it out well, so that it remains damp. Wipe the the wood base of your bath vanity with this and dry with another clean microfiber cloth. The key to this is regular maintenance, so that you don’t end up with buildup—like hairspray on your vanity base.

Vanity countertops need to be cleaned with a product specifically designed for the type of stone you have. You can find individual cleaners at Home Depot or Lowe’s. We like Method Granite Cleaner, but there are all kinds of brands out there that work just as well for all different types of stone. If you must, you can always use a small amount of soap and water, but we recommend specific stone products to prevent any buildup. Again, regular maintenance here is key. We advise at least once a month cleanings (or twice if you’re feeling really on top of things.) Countertops and sinks should be cleaned daily if you want to avoid bacteria from brushing your teeth and washing your hands.

In addition, marble and travertine are very porous stones, so regular sealing is recommended. These do require more attention than granite tops, but again, you can find do-it-yourself sealers at your local hardware store.

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How to Remove Stains from my Bathroom Vanity Countertop?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:50:40 +0000

Question? While I was using a hard water stain remover called “Lime Away”, without thinking I placed the bottle on my black granite bathroom vanity top in my bathroom. I am now the proud owner of a white ring representing the bottom on the bottle on the vanity top. What can I do to remove the stain short of replacing the top ($$$) ?? Thanks !!!

Answer: The only way to get something like that out is to have a granite fabrication company come to the house and use a water polisher. The solvent in the lime away has penetrated into the stone and what you are seeing is the raw color of the granite. Most likely the entire top will need to be re-polished to get a uniform sheen and color.

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How do you estimate the value added to a property based on the cost of the remodel?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:21:52 +0000

As a general rule the average value added to a property is 85% of the remodel cost for a kitchen or bathroom renovation. This will depend on the area you live and the finishes of the remodel. This is not an exact figure, just an estimate using historical averages.

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When is it necessary to pull a building permit and what are the consequences if caught doing work without one?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:14:55 +0000

Most municipalities have a set of guidelines either online or at the building inspection department that will describe the types of projects that require a permit. In general anything that is cosmetic does not require a permit such as, flooring, painting, or even replacing bathroom vanities, or kitchen cabinets and countertops. If you have to move any plumbing drains or water supply lines then a permit is required. The inspector will want to see how the drains are routed and how many bends or fittings are used to make the move. The inspection department will tell you that any new electrical work has to be permitted. This is to make sure a licensed electrician is doing the work and like plumbing the contractor must be insured to protect the home and homeowner from any liability issues. If you are just changing devices and cover plates or light fixtures then you don’t need a permit.

The penalty for getting caught without a permit will vary from area to area. Most of the time it is a fine where the amount is determined by the inspector and the permit fees. Building inspectors do not take it lightly when they find someone doing work illegally or without a license and can make the rest of job difficult to get green tagged by picking apart everything you do and they can make you cut open walls to see the concealed work. If you are a contractor for a living then the inspectors can make all your future jobs difficult once they know you have tried to get away without pulling a permit.

If you are fixing up a house for resale purposes and manage to get it done without pulling a permit you may still run into issues with a home inspector (not a building inspector) hired by the prospective buyer or realtor. The home inspector is paid to find every issue with a home to make a complete report for the home buyer and if they see anything not to code it will be listed on the report. This can lead a buyer to request a courtesy inspection from the building inspector at which time they will see that no permit has been pulled for the updates. In the end it is always better to permit the job right up front to make sure you don’t run into any issues down the road that will cost more money.

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Do the toilet and sinks in a bathroom remodel need to be the same brand name?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:09:29 +0000

Question: I’m replacing my old vanity and toilet in my bathroom with a Kohler Pedestal Sink. The Kohler toilets seem to be overpriced….at least the one is that is the direct match to my sink. I was just wondering if it’s really necessary to match the brands. I can find a cheaper toilet that goes well, but it’s not Kohler. Thoughts please?

It is not necessary to match the toilet brand to the bathroom sink however with years of remodeling experience I can say that you get what you pay for with toilets. Although Kohler may cost a little more they are a respectable company that stands behind their product and you can expect to get years of reliability from their products.

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What is an estimated cost to remodel a small bathroom excluding the purchase of tub, tile, toilet, and fixtures?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Sat, 07 May 2011 20:01:51 +0000

Pricing will vary in different parts of the country but here is Texas the labor and basic building material costs for a small bathroom remodel is about $6000 to $8000 from a respected contractor that has all the proper insurance and licenses. This would include demo of the existing bathroom vanity and installation of new tile, texture & paint work, minor electrical, & plumbing hook ups.

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What is the proper way to seal the tiled walls to the top edge of the bathtub?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:57:30 +0000

When installing a new tile tub surround it is critical to make sure the substrate or tile backer is installed over the lip of the bathtub and the and the joint between the tub and bottom row of tile must be filled with grout caulk not just grout. Grout caulk can be purchased from the grout manufacturer to match any color of grout they sell. The purpose of using grout caulk is that it is flexible and will not crack like grout will. If the proper caulk was not used on the original installation and cracks appear it is important to have the grout removed and replaced with grout caulk right away. If you do not repair the crack promptly water will penetrate the wall and cause damage to the framing or the wallboard behind the tile making it impossible to ever get a waterproof seal.

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What is best option for remodeling bathrooms when it comes to resale value?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:57:24 +0000

Question: From a selling stand point is it better to have a house with 2-1/2 baths where 2 of them are extremely small (one being the master) or converting Two into One and having a new large master bath?

When looking at a listing on a house it would be more attractive to have a home with 2- ½ bathrooms there is no question. However if a prospective buyer looks at the house and sees that two of the bathrooms are very small and outdated it could be a deal killer. Also you have to make sure that spending money on a bathroom remodel will increase the sale price of the home equally or more. A large master bath is ideal for most home buyers, and spending the money in this area can yield a return on investment in most cases. If you are not planning to put the house on the market for a few years then the remodel is going to be for your benefit anyhow, not for the next owner.

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What is the Best Way to Connect New Sink Drains to Old Pipes?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:17:01 +0000

Most new bath vanity sink drains are 1-1/4” brass and can be connected to either PVC or Chrome p-traps of the same size all of which can be purchased at the local hardware or home improvement store. This is the easy part because all of the fittings are new and made to connect to each other. The pipe coming out of the wall in your home may be copper, brass, chrome, or PVC and may even be 1-1/2”. In newer homes you will have a fitting with a compression nut on it called a trap adapter where the p-trap pipe will slip inside and the nut is tightened to make a seal. If you have a straight piece of pipe sticking out of the wall that will not accept a standard trap adapter then you can use a no-hub coupling which is a rubber fitting with 2 hose clamps on it and can be bought to convert just about any 2 sizes of pipe. It is best to install these close to the wall and make sure you don’t over tighten the clamps.

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Is it really necessary to do a repair, replacement, or remodel according to building code?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:53:02 +0000

Building codes are developed and enforced mainly to protect and benefit the homeowner. There are some codes that are in place specifically to conserve water or electricity or reduce environmental impact. Spacing of balusters is a safety issue discovered the hard way by a child getting their head stuck between them when spaced to far apart. Insulation and energy star rated windows are invaluable to the homes overall heating and cooling energy bills. The ramifications to not following the building code can be as slight as a few extra dollars on the heating bill to structural failure or someone getting injured from an improperly built structure. When it comes time to sell a house these items can be brought to attention by the home inspector that a prospective buyer brings in before making the purchase. Even something as simple as replacing a window or installing a new bathroom faucet it is always best to follow the building code even if it sounds ridiculous or silly; these codes are put in place for good reasons not to make things cost more.

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What is Causing My Bathroom Vanity Lights and Fan Not to Work?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:42:26 +0000

There are a few quick things you can check if you lights are not working. Sometimes the lights and the fan are wired through a GFCI outlet and that may be tripped or needs to be reset. This can be done by pressing the reset button on the GFCI outlet. If this is not the case then you may have a GFCI breaker in the electrical service panel or just a standard breaker that may be tripped. In either case if you try to rest the breaker or the GFCI outlet and it does not reset the call an electrician. If you do not find either of these two issues then you may have a bad switch or a loose connection somewhere and you will need to call and electrician.

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How to Install a Bathroom Vanity?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:33:47 +0000

Another question we get often:

Installing a furniture style bathroom vanity may require you to remove the baseboard where the vanity is going and then cope the base back into the legs of the vanity. It is not critical that the bas be removed but you may have a gap behind the vanity if it is unable to fit tight to the wall due to the baseboard. Once you have the vanity centered where you want it and if you have it tight to the wall then secure the vanity to the wall by screwing it to the framing lumber or if unable to find the studs then you can use toggle bolts to secure it in place. Once you have the bathroom vanity secured to the wall then connect the plumbing and check for leaks and that is all it takes. If you decide to leave the baseboard and have the space behind the vanity then just connect the plumbing and that will be adequate to hold the vanity in place. The furniture style cabinet will look more like frees standing furniture if it is not tight to the wall.

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Should the Bathroom Countertop be Bigger than the Bathroom Vanity?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:28:37 +0000

This is a question we get often, and the answer is simple: Yes the countertop usually overhangs the bathroom cabinet by 1” to 1-1/2” on the front and the sides and is flush with the back or up against the wall.

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How to Find Design Ideas for a Bathroom Remodel?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:20:01 +0000

There are many ways to find design ideas for home remodeling. There are magazines printed just for this purpose such as Kitchen & Bath or Home Remodeling or Luxe just to name a few. Throughout the year there are Home and Garden Shows in some of the larger cities that are set up to premiere new design trends and ideas. You can hire an interior designer which is a great way to get ideas. Interior designers will meet with the client and gather information about them to help with the process, then the designer will pull the ideas together from all the resources and present it back to the client for review. This takes all the leg work out of it. Online you can find many ideas as well either from pictures or online software to help draw the room or rooms you wish to remodel. This can be especially helpful for laying out a bathroom or kitchen remodel.

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How Do We Secure the Sink and Countertop to the Bathroom Vanity?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:02:21 +0000

The best way to secure a countertop to a bathroom cabinet or vanity is set it on the cabinet first to make sure everything looks and fits right. If so then use some pieces of blue masking tape to mark the top and bath vanity so you can put the top back in the same place. Then remove the top and use Silicone or construction adhesive like liquid nails or PL to secure it in place. Use it sparingly because it doesn’t take much to hold a top in place. Place the top back on and press it down making sure to line the tape marks up where they were on the dry fit. The silicone or adhesive will take about 24 hrs. to fully dry.

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How Much Should a Basic Bathroom Remodel Cost? Total Bill?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:48:11 +0000

A basic remodel of a bathroom should cost anywhere from $5000 to $7,000. There are many factors that can drive this cost in either direction. Size of the bathroom is one, for the fact that tile material and labor to install it is priced by the square foot. If you are going to change the tile or tub surround then it is a good idea to replace the tub/shower valve while you have the wall open and this also allows for updating the color or trim of the fixture. Tile material can vary in price from $1 per square foot to $50 but there is a very large selection in the $5 range. Same with bathroom vanities; depends on if you are buying a small pedestal sink vanity for $100 or a large double vanity for $2500. Additional lighting, new mirror, and painting usually are incorporated with a bathroom remodel and can all be done within this range.

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Are Glass Top Bathroom Vanities Durable?

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:47:37 +0000

Glass used for bathroom vanity countertops is usually ½” thick tempered glass meaning if it were to break it would shatter into a bunch of small pieces like a car windshield instead of large sharp pieces of glass that could be dangerous. Thick tempered glass is extremely hard to break. It is very similar to what you see in large aquariums at the zoo that hold in thousands of gallons of water or the windshield in an airplane.

Glass can be scratched but again not easily. You should never use anything abrasive to clean it such as a brillo pad or SOS; these harsh materials can scratch the surface. Glass is as durable as most other solid surface bath vanity countertop materials in which it will stand up to normal ware and tare for a long time.

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Bathroom Design Ideas with Julia from UniqueVanities.com

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:04:06 +0000

Here is a quick 2.5 minute video on some inexpensive bathroom design ideas, including bathroom vanities.

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Bathroom Faucet Installation with Randy from UniqueVanities.com

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:44:31 +0000

In this video, Randy demonstrates simply bathroom faucet installation. Enjoy!

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Average Bathroom Remodel Costs

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:31:57 +0000

Today we’re going to discuss the average cost for remodeling a bathroom. From simple things like accessories or adding a vessel sink all the way to a complete remodel, we have the answers for you. Please keep in mind the information presented here are just averages but we do get this question quite often from our clients. So it seemed like a great topic to discuss and walk you through all the things to take into consideration just so you can get an idea of what to expect if you’re going to remodel your bathroom.

The first thing to consider is cabinetry. If you have custom built cabinetry you can expect the low end to be about $75 per linear foot for paint grade cabinetry up to $250 per linear foot. Again that’s for custom vanities. To have that finished to put the paint or stain on it, you can expect that to be around $100 dollars per linear foot additional.

The thing to take into consideration with plumbing is whether or not you can use the existing plumbing lines or are you going to be doing a major renovation meaning you’re going to relocate the toilet to a different part of the bathroom or you’re going to relocate your shower. If you are just changing out fixtures as an example like your faucets and shower head you can expect that to be around $600 for the entire bathroom.

However if you’re doing a major renovation changing out the layout of your plumbing. You can expect that to be about $2600. In addition if you want to add a Jacuzzi tub, the average cost of adding that is about $1000. For mirrors budget between $200-500 dollars. That’s a good amount of money to get a high quality mirror.

Lighting and electrical run very similar to plumbing. Can you use your existing fixtures and electrical lines or are you going to need to move your existing layout? If you’re just changing out existing fixtures and hang up new lighting fixtures, you can expect an electrician to cost between $75 -$100 dollars an hour. If you’re going to totally revamp your lighting design and add things like recessed lighting or an exhaust fan, you can expect that to cost an average of about $1500.

The next thing would be flooring, there are two pieces or two components to your flooring. You need to think about labor and material. Your labor install will really depend on the area you’re working in, but we have found that the average cost is between $4-6 dollars a square foot. Then obviously the tile material or whatever you choose for your flooring can range between $2-$20 per square foot. Tile is the most popular but there are other things to consider like wood.

Moving on to the shower, if you were just going to add a once piece around shower you can expect that to cost around $400. If you want a tiled shower you can expect those costs to be similar to the tile costs that we had talked about with flooring for example.

Drywall and paint: budget about $600 for basic textured walls. But if you decide to go with something fancy like an artistic plaster finish you can go up to as much as $2500 dollars.

Counter tops also vary. If you go with something popular like granite or marble you can expect to pay anywhere from $40-$60 dollars per linear foot. And that’s really dependent on the material you use.

Accessories range from about $100-500. Accessories would be all the little stuff that you’re going to add to your bathroom remodel project. It could be the hardware on your vanity or your towel bars just to name a few ideas.

Just keep in mind that these are average costs. If you have any questions visit our website www.uniquevanities.com, we’ve got a lot of information there. Also feel free to call us anytime 866-526-1843. We have highly trained staff that are available to answer your calls. We are also a general contracting company here in Dallas, Texas so we know what it costs to remodel bathrooms. Give us a call we’d be glad to answer any of your questions.

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Adding a New Bathroom Vanity

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:51:20 +0000

Home improvement projects are something that can greatly increase the resale value of a home, or just add value for the current homeowners. Often times, these projects can become costly, but there are smaller projects around the house that can be completed on a budget. Since the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a house when it comes to resale value, putting in a new bathroom vanity is a simple, cost effective project to take on. In order to be successful with this type of project, there are a few key things that you need to know.

First off, you are going to need to get rid of the old bathroom vanity and sink that are already installed. Taking a look underneath the vanity will tell you how it is attached to the wall, and thus how to detach it from the wall. This might require taking out some screws, so having a good set of wrenches or a power drill on hand can save you some work. Once the vanity is detached, you might have to take a utility knife to run it around the edges to make sure it is completely away from the wall.

As with any pluming project, it is a good idea to shut off the water to the bathroom before you start getting too far. This will prevent any major mishaps if you do make a mistake. Taking off the countertop of the vanity first will save some work in getting the rest of it away from the wall. Once the top of the bathroom vanity is off, then you can look around again underneath and make sure any cabinets or molding are ready to be taken off. When you are sliding out the old vanity, or if you have to pry it away from the wall, it is a good idea to have a thin sheet or blanket in place to protect the flooring. You might also need to put a thin piece of wood between the pry bar and the wall to get the base of the vanity removed.

Once you have the old stuff taken out, then it is time to install the new bathroom vanity unit. Shopping online is a great option because it will afford you a fantastic selection of many styles and sizes of vanity. Take your time and be sure to find a vanity that fits your budget and the style you want to achieve.

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Double Sink Bathroom Vanities

Unique Bathroom Vanity — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:03:08 +0000

No matter what size master bathroom you have, bring to the next level of form and function with a double sink vanity. Doubles are fantastic because they allow for a private space for each person that utilizes a shared bathroom. So each user can organize their toiletries and various bathroom products as they see fit on their side of the vanity. You can also have some fun with a vanity like this because each person can personalize their side to reflect their own style.

Furniture style double vanities come in a variety of sizes and styles. The online selection in particular is quite nice. Styles range from antiqued to contemporary and everything in between. And sinks are available in under counter mounted and vessel styles. You are sure to find one that is just right for you and your space. And what’s really nice is that the units include everything, cabinet, countertop, sink, and sometimes even the hardware. If hardware is not included, however, don’t worry, most online retailers offer that as well.

Because double sink vanities come in a variety of sizes, you will find one to fit in your space whether you are working with a small, medium, or large master bathroom. Small doubles come as narrow aw 48 inches and then the larger sizes range all the way up to 60 inches and greater. The small doubles are made by putting just one row of drawers down the center rather than having two rows of drawers down the left and right sides. Sometimes for the very narrow doubles, the drawer width is also slightly reduced to about 14 inches.

If you already have your countertop and or your sink picked out, rest assured, there is still something for you. You can have a custom bathroom vanity made as a double. So if you are planning to use the same granite for your countertop and for something else in the room, no problem, just get a cabinet without the counter.

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