How to do it prep the dresser.
Dresser into bathroom sink.
A standard vanity is around 34 inches tall and my dresser was closer to 37 inches high.
The final cost is around the same as a ready made vanity but you re left with this brilliant one of a kind piece says chris.
Widen the plumbing fixture holes.
Position the sink upside down on top of the dresser and use the tape measure to center it.
Once sink is centered trace outline with a pencil directly on top surface of dresser.
Then he used a circular saw to cut out the sides and back.
How to make a dresser into a bathroom vanity.
Select a dresser buffet or sideboard that s made of solid wood.
Mark cut line for sink.
Make a template of the countertop with cardboard.
Claudia scored the six drawer storage unit on sale for 300 then the couple converted it into a bathroom fixture for another 700 for one day s worth of labor the sinks and plumbing fixtures.
Sand dresser and wipe clean.
Cut the top of the dresser to fit our sink.
Using the decision that we made earlier to leave 1 2 inch of the sink exposed the mr.
The nitty gritty adjusting the dresser height.
Piece should be very sturdy.
Select a dresser or buffet suited to space available in bathroom.
Remove all the drawers doors and hardware.
Turn a vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity select dresser and sink.
Using a straightedge mark the center of the vanity.