Renovating Bathroom - turning a dresser into a Vanity
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Katrina Warren on Jul 27, 2015@Sonya I love the look of the 2nd one! I would not take the end with the two doors off unless absolutely necessary for the space, I would just repair the damage on the outside. Seems a bit tall to mount the sink on top, but you could possibly cut the size of your sink hole to where the sink only went halfway into the hole if it is graduated from smaller to larger at the top, or build braces or a shelf for it to sit on inside the cubbard if the sides aren't sloped. Not sure what brands are available there, but here I would use Minwax Hemlsman Spar Urethane to waterproof it. It would need a minimum of 3 coats of urethane with 4hrs drying time & going over the urethane with fine steel wool between each coat, the more coats you do the more waterproofing it will provide. Can't wait to see what you do, be sure & post pics when you get it done! Good Luck!Helpful Reply
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Katerina Stepovikov on Jul 28, 2015The second will give you more storage. I like them both !! Hard call . Keep us updated on the finished product !! No procrastinating now .....!!! Get to it ....waiting to see it.Helpful Reply
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JCEllis on Jul 28, 2015I would use the first cabinet in the bathroom and find a place elsewhere for the second. Maybe an island in your kitchen or on a covered patio. Whatever you do, don't change out the hardware on that second piece. It looks like the hardware on old iceboxes here in the states. It makes it the unique piece that it is. Cutting it apart would ruin it, in my humble opinion.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl Buckman on Jul 28, 2015I like the second one best it will give you a lot more storage and will be easier to fit plumbing in. The first one would be much harder to put in plumbing without losing all your storage space.Helpful Reply
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Lagree Wyndham on Jul 28, 2015Love 2nd one....looks like cabinets that used to be in my Great Grandmothers house. sadly they are gone now.Helpful Reply
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Vallie Cross on Jul 28, 2015Your vessel sink is too large for either one of these options. I really like both cabinets,they have a lot of character! I would leave the cabinet doors on also.Helpful Reply
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Reggie on Jul 28, 2015I would put 3 or 4 coats of polyurethane on the cabinet to waterproof it. I love the second cabinet. Once you plumb the sink, you will lose storage, so the second one will still give you some good storage. How high will the unit be with the vessel sink? You may need a shorter sink to keep it a comfortable height. Please post pictures of the finished project.Helpful Reply
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Meyndert Borrie Bornman on Jul 28, 2015Below are a suggestion, max height of basin must be less than 800mm for kids to also reach and bend over it. Bottom must have a cavity to be able to slide your feet under without bumping and hurting your toes. I would sink the basin 1/2 way or little more into the top and will use the 2nd cabinet.Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Jul 28, 2015I like the second one better. But I agree with Vallie Cross that the evessel may be too high for comfort. There are several tutorial on Hometalk to show you what to do with the plumbing. Post pictures when done.Helpful Reply
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Carole on Jul 28, 2015Have you thought about a Singer treadle sewing machine base (cast iron) with a sink placed on a piece of marble or granite or water sealed timber on top? This won't have the storage so you would need other options for that but could look good. I love the idea of the timber dresser turned vanity but the wood is already old and water and steam damage - well - I don't know how well that would hold up in a bathroom that gets a lot of use. Might look good to start with and then could cause the timber to swell, stain or separate? Depends on the timber and what you treat it with and its condition at the outset I guess too. If you do go ahead with the dresser idea I would put something water resistant on the dresser top as a surround for the sink. Water will inevitably get splashed on the top no matter how careful you are when using the sink or how quickly you wipe up any splashes or puddles and could ruin the look of it. Someone else also mentioned the height. Very important to have a comfortable height for the sink too. Would love to see what you decide to do and the finished result. Hope you will post when complete.Helpful Reply
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Carole on Jul 28, 2015BTW, you asked whether the basin suits either of those cupboards. Sadly in my own honest opinion I would have to say the basin is too large and does not really suit either. That is if you were sitting it on top of the cupboard. Might be different story if it were to be sunk into the top of the cabinet. Not wanting to burst your bubble but trying to give some honest feedback which you were seeking. Sometimes we see something and we sort of know if it works or not but try to convince ourselves that it will be OK. If you felt you had to ask if it looked OK then I think in your own heart you must have had a little niggle of doubt and seeking reassurance that it does suit. This happens to me often! In this instance I would advise against using the basin on top of either of those cabinets. Just looks too big. Sorry. Sunken into the cabinet - maybe OK.Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on Aug 18, 2015@Sonya did you finish this project yet? I'd love to see your results!Helpful Reply
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Sonya on Sep 16, 2015Not quite yet. Removed the top and my father built me a new timber top. Started bathroom reno to find water damage caused by leaking tap so waiting game is in. Just needing to paint main cupboard of vanity yet. Here's picture so far....and yes i decided to put the basin into the top.Helpful Reply
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Sonya on Sep 16, 2015Oh and here is that smaller cupboard. ..just sanded top bare and just did rough sand over main cupboard. Waiting on the new door handles to arrive and fit. Found an old wash bowl o sit on top. Have to oil the top i think. Not sure where I'll keep it yet...but I'll find some use for it.Helpful Reply
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Darls on Mar 05, 2016Hello Sonya I love what you've done with both cupboards. I have an old side board I would like to turn into a vanity just wondering what you sealed yours with and have you a photo of the finished product :-) DarlsHelpful Reply
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