How To Wall Mount A Vanity

Check the level again before trimming the shims with a utility knife.

How to wall mount a vanity.

With a helper rest the vanity on a 5 gallon bucket topped with enough plywood scraps to raise the cabinet to the level line on the wall. Using the electric drill drill the holes into the wall where you have marked. Step 3 mounting the vanity unit. Make a pilot hole with a inch diameter drill bit through the middle of the back rail at each end of the vanity.

Hang the vanity photo by wendell t. The other will go at the top front of the vanity to support the countertop and sinks. Use a drill and a pocket hole jig to drill pocket holes in the nailers. Attach the vanity to the wall using 3 inch drywall screws.

Then mark where you plan to mount the top clips drill pilot holes and install them. Tap the wall plugs into the wall if required so that they are flush with the walls surface. We bought a wall hung vanity because we liked the look the extra visible floor space makes the bathroom appear a little bigger and because you can easily customize the height and store stuff in baskets hidden underneath. Then use a power drill to drill pilot holes and install the clips onto the wall.

However they require mounting directly into studs and the chances of finding them in the right place in your wall are not good. Two will go at the top and bottom of the back of the vanity to attach it to the wall. Use a level to make sure they re even. Place the vanity unit against the wall and use screws to secure the vanity unit in place.

Drill through the mounting bracket and into the wall at each point that you will need to use screws to secure the vanity. Step 6 drill pocket holes. Pocket holes start in the side of a piece of wood and come out the cut end. Remove the vanity unit and set it aside.

Use a bit that is the same size or smaller than the wall anchors.