Asked on Sep 02, 2016
Help with 80's bathroom in a new home!
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Nicole
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We are moving into a new home and want to update this bathroom vanity first. We do not want to update flooring as it the same throughout the whole house (except some bedrooms) right now and we will change all flooring down the road. I would love to replace the entire vanity with something more modern but not sure if it is possible to remove without having to redo the tile. It's pink and formica all over. Open to all ideas! Thanks!
13 answers
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With the risk of the tile breaking when removing the vanity I would consider painting the vanity with Rustoleums vanity and countertop makeover kits. Change the faucet and add hardware to the vanity.I would also change out the mirror for a more contempary appearance.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 04, 2016
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Thanks Janet! We were thinking painting would probably be best too but didn't know what to use. We will check out these kits though.
Sandy
on Sep 04, 2016
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I agree with Janet, painting is the safest bet. It's amazing what a new faucet and hardware will add. Be aware that the mirror is probably glued and you'll have to re-do the wall if you remove it, but that was my first thought...downsize the mirror and put either a cabinet, floating shelves or something pretty above the toilet area. Good luck! We are looking at different homes, too and in our price range we will likely have to redo bathrooms, so I would love to see the final result!
Mary
on Sep 04, 2016
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After you've painted your vanity you can add a real kick of pretty detail by adding glass tile below and above the existing mirror. The spaces are small but the shine and even color of glass tiles would really give this small room some pretty detail. And since the space is small the budget would be small too.
Ann
on Sep 04, 2016
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Paint the front of it and put some cabinet handles on it...
Laney
on Sep 04, 2016
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The Rustoleum cabinet paint is the easiest and cheapest option. Get some modern handles. Keep the mirror, just frame it. There is a great solution to a huge mirror like this on the forum where they put a narrow cabinet in the middle so it looked like 2 mirrors. What about the tub/shower, is that pink tile? Develop a plan for the entire room before starting the changes.
Jackie Byrd
on Sep 04, 2016
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I agree with Jackie--used Rustoleum paint but DO NOT REMOVE the mirror. Just frame it and put that cabinet in the middle or just frame it.
Marie Alesi Caruana
on Sep 04, 2016
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Via this hometalk site, I found another person who upgraded her bathroom similar to yours with just paint. - check it out: http://thriftyartsygirl.blogspot.com/2015/10/...
Gale O'Neal
on Sep 04, 2016
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We had a similar vanity but smaller and just put wood over the top of the vanity. I agree with painting the cabinet, adding knobs, framing the existing mirror (we did it in this bath too).
Cindy Hagemann
on Sep 04, 2016
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The frameless mirror is fine, if you want to upgrade the cabinets go to myoverlays.com before picking the paint. I think that you might keep the pink formica and spend money on lighting.
Sage
on Sep 05, 2016
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Everyone has given you great advice. I will add this: check into a tub & tile resurfacing company in your area. They can add a bullnose edge to your countertop and use a spray that looks like stone. You can choose any color and texture. We had this done to our sink countertop and our tub tile surround about 5 years ago and they still look like new. It is a few hundred dollars, but completely changes the look with out the mess of removing the top. It is also prettier (I think) than laminate. Another option is Granite Transformations or a similar company. They will put a new countertop over the old, but you do have to remove the sink for this. I had this done in a different house (in a kitchen) and it was gorgeous. Also, this granite overlay does not have to be sealed like regular granite. It is nonporous and doesn't stain. It is just more expensive.
Debi53
on Sep 06, 2016
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I'm a professional decorator. I use rustoleum cabinet transformation from the Home Depot. It comes in 2 sizes, and variety of color choices. You will need the smaller size for this project. Approimately $75 for the small kit. You will have product left over. Purchase moulding to ''frame'' your mirror. Be sure to 'miter' the ends. Use the remaining kit product on the frame moulding before you frame the mirror. I just use 'Gorilla glue' [spsringly] to attach. Good luck from the Robin's Nest Emporium! [See Before & After pix below, from google website] https://www.google.com/search?q=rustoleum+cab...
Baroness RH
on Sep 08, 2016
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Take off doors before you paint them. Get some hinges and knobs that will match up with a new faucet set. You have the option of painting trim something that will coordinate with the colors you choose for cabinet or paint trim same color. If you do wall a different color do it first so any drops will be covered when you do the top of cabinet.
Deanna Nassar
on Sep 11, 2016
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