Have you bought the floating vanity for your remodeling projects? Do you need to learn about installing the floating vanity on the wall? If you struggle to find the right way, you reach the right place.
Generally, a floating vanity symbolizes modernism and a clean atmosphere for every bathroom. Besides the trendy appeal, this vanity is also beneficial for great storage. This style vanity is perfectly suitable for smaller to more over sized size bathrooms. A floating style vanity allows installing it on the wall at your desired height instead of the standard height (32″ –36″), making this vanity fit for every bathroom. The space beneath the vanity can be utilized for getting extra storage. You can place things like bathroom slippers, baskets, child’s pots, and step stools.Â
To install such a vanity, you need some expertise. If you are a new DIYer, you might need professionals for plumbing work. During the remodeling procedure, there might be a need to reroute the water supply line. There you need the help of licensed plumbers. Hiring a professional for the entire project might cost you high. However, with solid brackets, tools, and an accurate guide, you can mount this modern vanity on the wall efficiently.
This article teaches the complete process of hanging a floating vanity on the wall.
Quick & Safe Method to install the floating vanity
Installing the floating vanity might take a lot of work. The procedure requires a little expertise in the case of plumbing fixtures. But if you install the new vanity to the old drain fixtures, you can easily hang the vanity cabinets to the wall. In this procedure, we will describe the exact method. The defined process includes installing the new vanity to the old fixtures.
Required Material
After assembling these tools, start the process.
1. Remove the old vanity
If the old vanity is still there, then the first step is to remove the old vanity. Before pulling out the vanity, turn the water supply line off. Then start removing the vanity’s door and place them aside. Remove the waste pipe beneath the top by unscrewing it from the joint position and cutting it off from the bottom. You must set the bucket to capture water and waste stuck in the pipe. Now you can see the tube at the back. It’s time to unscrew those pipes, secure them with the cap, and quickly mark them for hot and cold water lines.
Pull out the vanity by removing the silicon with the help of a utility knife or silicone removal tool, which has helped to fix the vanity in one place.
2. Measure the fixing points for the new vanity
Now you can move forward to install the new vanity. First and foremost, you need to measure the fixing positions of the superiority so you can get the correct height of the vanity. The standard vanity mounting height is between 32″ to 36″. For our vanity, it’s 34″.
Use a measuring tape and a pencil to indicate the location. Mark a point for the vanity’s center and the stud location of bracket holes. Almost all vanities come with brackets for hanging the vanity on the wall. If your vanity doesn’t have brackets, you will need to buy new ones to install the vanity.
3. Mark the measurements on the wall
You have the measurements you calculated from the vanity, and you need to trace them on the wall. Mark the center point of the vanity as well as the center of the water supply pipes. Then mark the overall width of the vanity. Place the level to make the line for hanging it. Also, keep the stud location for the brackets. Through that, you will fix the vanity cabinet to the wall.
In the case of a wooden wall, at this point, also check the strong framing behind the wall with the help of a stud finder. If the frame is not strong, you cannot secure the vanity on the wall.
4. Install the waste pipe
If you need to change the location of the water supply pipes or make a new position of the water supply, then you will need to call the plumber. Check and fix the location of lines. In our case, the waste pipe was previously located in the middle of the vanity. So we called the plumber and set it at the back. You may need to cut the old wallboard and install the new wallboard. Make sure to cut that board from the right position for passing the pipes. Fix the new board with screws and sealant for more security. With the help of rags, remove the extra adhesive.
5. Secure the vanity to the wall
Now your vanity is ready to mount on the wall. You will need a helper or solid support to hold this up from the floor. To hang it on the wall, drill the hole at the stud location and install an anchor. Place the vanity against the wall and screw the vanity. If your vanity has decorative caps for screws, install that cap. This cap gives the vanity a defined look. Remove the support. Now you have a vanity that is floating over the floor.
6. Assemble the drain line pipes and faucet
After fixing the vanity, it is necessary to set the drain line connections before you place the vanity. For this, you might need a plumber for professional work. Place the top on the vanity by putting support between them. Start the process by sealing the drain thread with teflon tape. Before passing this through the basin’s hole designed for the drain line, apply a thin layer of silicone or plumber putty. Insert it into the sink and tighten the drain nut at the bottom of the bowl. Clear the excess sealant around the drain thread. Finally, install the faucet.
7. Place the vanity countertop
Finally, prepare the vanity for placing the countertop. Apply the thin layer of silicon on the corner of the vanity. Put the top on the vanity and remove the support.
8. Finish up the project
In the end, finish up the project by securing all the connections. It will include attaching the supply lines to the valves of faucets. Next, attach the tailpiece and install the P-trap. Put the vanity’s drawer in the vanity.
FAQs
How long does the installation of the floating vanity take?
Installing a floating vanity or any other type is a time taking process. However, with proper planning and scheme, installing the entire floating vanity will take about six to eight hours.
How can you hang floating vanity without studs?
In the case of heavy vanity, the studs may need to work better. The studs may not be available. Then you require an alternative solution to hang the vanity to the wall. The perfect alternative to the studs is tap molly bolts. These are the best alternatives to installing the heavy wall-mounted vanity.
To Sum up
Installing the floating vanity is quite a tricky and lengthy process. For mounting such a vanity, you need some extra care in measuring the height of the vanity beside the exact location of the built-in water supply system. If you are experienced, you can install the vanity by yourself while following the above-given process. If you need to learn about installing the vanity, then it is better to hand over the project to the experts.