How can I raise my bathroom vanity countertop height when renovating?
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Annette
I plan to replace outdated bathroom vanity top and faucet, but want to leave wood cab in place, since the tiled floor of the bathroom doesn't extend underneath and I am not re-flooring.
Also, it is felt that the countertop currently is a bit lower than potential buyers prefer.
Can I have my contractor insert a 2-4 inch high wood surround on top of the current vanity and then place my new countertop on top of that? Would repaint entire vanity to make it blend . . .
How to make it secure? Has anyone else done this?
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After removing counter, yes a board 2-4in could be added, to attach would do combo of wood glue n drill kreg style holes
In my experience if the vanity height is to be raised, the addition is less obtrusive if there is a box support built then placed under the cabinet. The base cabinet is attached firmly to this support, then the new counter top is installed as usual directly on to the base cabinet.
This is fairly easy to do. However, the problem you may run into is the lower part of the pipes. Are you planning to replace the sink as well as the top and the faucet, or will the new counter top have an integrated basin? Placement of sink/basin drain holes vary; some are farther back, some are closer to the front. The lower pipes will need to be the right angle to align with and to fit directly up into the drain hole of your new sink/basin.
When the counter top height is raised up, the lower pipe with the trap coming from the wall going to the drain hole in the sink will also not be long enough to reach. It will need to be either lengthened, or replaced, depending on the configuration.
Definately a good move. Painted cabinets look good. Be sure to use oil based products so it will last