Install a Floating Vanity
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- How to install a floating vanity. A floating vanity is has some unique installation requirements because it hangs on the wall. A floating vanity cabinet replaces a traditional vanity but allows you access underneath the cabinet as it is supported on the wall. A hanging vanity needs accurate measurements for a solid installation.
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• Install a Floating Vanity
Great video. Nice guy. Showed his mistakes, which helps us. Very practical approach
Thanks for video. Actually headed to Home Depot now to check out some floating vanities. Your tips and minor issues you ran into helped me figure out what I need to be aware of. Thanks!
You're Welcome! I love the way mine came out!
Installing a very similar HD floating 30" vanity now and ran into the same problem with the drain! I really want this at a 36" finished height so I am going to cut a notch in the lower cross piece. I think it will be secure and not mess with the integrity. Also be sure not to snug against a side wall because the top does stick out each side about 1/4 inch.
Thank you sir. Gave me the confidence to install my floating vanity and plumbing.
Sweet! Enjoy it!
looks really good. I appreciate that you showed the process of problem solving with the drain pipe clearance etc.
Glad to help Andrew!
I am installing a similar vanity but I've run into issues with my wall having a bow at least 2 inches. If i shim the vanity there will be large gap and i dont want to fill the large gap with Caulking. The only thing i can think of to fill the large gap is drywall compound but I'll need to use alot considering the size of the gap
Yes that will be pretty noticeable, especially if you have a nice shiny top and drywall compound to fill in the gaps
Anyone else here because your wife thought this was “just such a cute idea”?
OK that's really funny! And I'm sure true...
Dude....YES
Yes and a dude installed ours and it fell outta the wall. He didn’t secure it into the studs. So ima do it
lol no my aunt , since I’m the only person that does renovations I’m stuck doing this 😂😂😂😂
i would not put caulking on sides that you cannot reach (back) because if you ever need to remove the sink, it will be a big problem
Floating vanity and install looks great. Thank u for the vid
Welcome! Hope it helps you!
One of the best video that I've seen.
Happy it helped you!
Someone who works smarter not harder that,
s a subscribe right there buddy
LOL-Thanks James!
I think a lot of ppl forget to add tile behind before installing floating vanities...make sure to have a splash tile on the wall before installing these.
You made this super simple to follow! Subscribing!!
Awesome thank you!
im building a vanity by myself since the ones i like are insanely pricey.. i was wondering how can i make the back area so it can be mounted easily... This video helped me a lot.
Now im confident i can do it :)
Awesome-glad it helped you!
That's a smart way of doing it without having to cut the drywall and reinforce the studs
Awesome!. Thanks. Hello from Puerto Rico 💪
Hello Puerto Rico!
Great video with clear steps. Thanks for posting!
Welcome Mark!
Definitely eased my fear of this style 👌🏽
Nice job , I would just suggest using structural screws , they have a round head to hold cabinet
Yes good suggestion!
Excellent presentation
Thank you!
Nice video. I am trying to modernize our home so we are also pllaning to put floating vanity.
Good choice-they are very modern looking
Excellent video!
Thank you James!
Amazing but need to learn more videos
What kind of screws (anchors) did you use on those brackets against the drywall? Great video and thanks!
I believe they were deck screws, but you can use lag screws
Nice work mate
2:12 Cocky carpenter: “I can put it however high I want!”
6:07 Vanity: Nope.
Vanity: 1, Carpenter 0
i love the vanity, i was thinking about getting it , how is the quality and how is it holding up.. the one im looking at is Moreno Bath Moreno Bohemia 36-in Cement Gray
I think the quality of the cabinet is poor (it's particle board and veneer), but the top is nice and everything looks good and is holding up well!
Thank you for showing the problems you ran into with the install. How is the quality of the vanity now?
The quality won't change...I think the cabinet is cheaply made, but it looks really nice.
real clear. Real good. Thanks!
You're Welcome!
Very clear. Thank you.
Welcome-hope it helped you!
Beautiful job I would like to get this done to mines I have a question my pipes are low down I think bacause I have a regular vanity what should it do I need help
The drain piping is pretty standard. My old vanity was a standard vanity that fit over the piping. You probably will be Ok, but take some measurements first. Worst case you can move the piping up.
Excellent job.
Thank you!
How much weight can it hold? Do you think you could replace that counter with quartz or granite?
You probably could as long as you reinforced the cabinet and really secured it to the wall to support the weight.
Did you install drywall anchors where you screwed in the vanity brackets?
No, the wall bracket (french cleat) was screwed into the wall studs
What is dimension of your vanity? I try to build floating vanity with ceramic vessel sink. Does french cleat will hold single floating shelf with heavy vessel sink? Thx
I don't have the dimensions off hand, but a solid french cleat will hold a lot of weight. Make sure it is mounted into studs and then also screw in the vanity to the studs
My plumbing is too low on the wall for a floating vanity. It is coming out of a slump block wall here in the southwest.
That would be a lot of work to move the plumbing!
Im having a hard time the drawers is there a trick or something i cant take them off
There are lots of different ways drawers are secured. Is yours like any in the video or different?
Love it. What brand cabinet did you install?
I got it at homedepot.com (ordered it online). Here is the info: Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin
Nice job and nice to be schooled
Hope it helps you!
Can you install a floating vanity with plumbing that comes from the floor? Cut hole in bottom for pipe, build box to cover exposed pipe?
Sure you could, although a lot of the allure is that the vanity appears to be floating. Having a box to cover the piping may detract from that. I think it would still look cool though!
Doh...I installed mine without the French cleat....was wondering what that extra piece was for...the directions said nothing about a cleat.
Oh that's a bummer! Sounds like you're going to be an expert on floating vanities when you are done!
Thank you 😊
Welcome!
Nicely done. Thank you
Welcome!
Thanks for watching! Leave any questions or comments below:
Thanks for the video. I just got the same vanity, but Im installing in an old building with plaster & lath walls. Any suggestions for wall anchors?
@@jessesandwich I would screw into the wall framing behind the lath/plaster. A stud sensor won't help you so you can try measuring from the corner and using an educated guess. The ledger board (french cleat) can be moved wherever is convenient and you can screw into any length of the cleat/board. You can also use toggle bolts but make sure they are long enough to get behind the lath and plaster. You can use a masonry bit for the hole. Hope this helps!
Can you explain the screw in the left bracket. I saw only one....did that happen to go into a stud?
I froze the frame and I see 2 screws, one on the far right of the bracket and one in the far left on top. Just eyeballing it looks like it is about 16" from the middle stud, but I don't remember. You obviously do want to screw it into a stud
Is there a reason why you cannot just rotate the P Trap left or right to place the vanity where you want it?
Yes, the trap will still end up below the bottom of the cabinet. It would need to be moved upward to clear it
Can I still install this vanity if my home has metal studs? I have used snap toggles to hang TVs but I’m not sure if they would work for this.
Yes you can. I just did a quick search and they hold 265 lbs each! The vanity probably weighs 50lbs.
The top should be at 39” for optimal comfort, other than that great video
Where do you get that info from? Years ago we used to install them 30"-33" now 34"-36" is the norm. Where do you find 39" as finish height on the regular?
39 is to tall for kids
39” I’m not washing my chin bud.
what tool did you cut the pipe with?
I just used a hacksaw
How do you remove the drawers
Hi Amanda, Here is a video showing how to remove the drawers. These drawers are near the end of the video: czcams.com/video/voxz1BX5vcw/video.html
Installing the french cleat on your 34 inch high line wouldn't make the vanity higher after?
never mind i think that is why you had to lower it afterwards
Yes it would. On this particular model, the support at the top rear of the vanity is around 4". Then you have the counter on top of that.
did you vanity come with the cleat? Or can you find a wooden one at Home Depot I only saw one size which was 12 inches how would I make one?
Yes this came with the cleat. You can make one by ripping a board at a 45 degree angle to whatever length you need
Installing mine I think I broke the plastic slides in the drawers, would you happen to know where I can buy a replacement?
If you are talking about the plastic tabs to remove the drawer...I would think the manufacturer is the place to go. If your drawer slides broke, you can try to buy a generic set of 2 at a home center, and replace the ones currently on the drawer and cabinet.
Why didn't you use lag screws to support the sink?
A couple of reasons. First, the sink top is an integrated bowl that was made specifically to sit directly on top of the vanity with caulk (I used adhesive caulk). It has no holes in back to screw into. Second, the cleat that supports the vanity is secured into studs with manufacturer supplied screws. Third the directions didn't call for it. I suppose you could have used lag bolts in the cleat-it would have been overkill but would have worked fine.
@@MikeKlimek ok then thank you for responding
Great video. My contractor installed mine a week ago and somebody working on my bathroom damaged the top. Is it possible to replace the top without damaging the base? Thanks.
Yes! I used an adhesive silicone so I would have to cut through that to separate them. You probably have the same thing (or something similar). You will need to disconnect the faucet/supply lines and drain and it will lift right off. You could also see if a resurfacing company can resurface the top to avoid this.
@@MikeKlimek Thanks for the response.
Hi nice video! I am just starting remodeling my bathroom and I am looking like a crazy for a wall mounted vanity, what's the model of this vanity and where can I buy one? Also is this one made of plywood or hardwood, because I hate MDF...
It is from homedepot.com... Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin. It is not plywood or hardwood, but some type of laminated MDF.
@@MikeKlimek Thank you so much!
@@rogeriorealtor Welcome!
Thanks, easy demonstration my wife could do it.👍
LOL!
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What if my vanity didn't come with a cleat board?
Do your directions say yours is supposed to have a cleat? You could certainly make one-it is a lot easier to level the cleat than to try to level the vanity instead.
I'd like to see it a =year later. Probably laying on the floor.
LOL Sorry to disappoint you, but it's on the wall lookin' good!
How did you get the drawers removed?!!!
There are plastic clips on the bottom rails that pull inward, freeing the drawer from the rails. It's in this video here near the end: czcams.com/video/voxz1BX5vcw/video.html
Where did you get this vanity? Looks nice!
I got it at homedepot.com (ordered it online). Here is the info: Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin
Can you share manufacturer/store?
I got it at homedepot.com (ordered it online). Here is the info: Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin
Store SKU # 1002586220
Internet # 302374125
What brand is your vanity and where did you purchase it? Thank you.
I got it from homedepot.com... Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin.
Thank you for the quick reply and video. I think I can do it. :D
@@nancys7426 Of course you can!
I found the studs 12 inches away. I purchased a 24 inch Bohemia vanity. Hopefully that would be enough to hold it up.
@@nancys7426 You'll be fine. The cleat that comes with it will span the length of the vanity.
Which material have to use for the sliding system. I tried this in my home . I think my plumber used gi fittings. Now complete is rusted and very difficult to open the draws.
I really don't understand your question. The drawers of the vanity won't open because of something the plumber did?
What model vanity is that?
I got it at homedepot.com (ordered it online). Here is the info: Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin. The info online has changed or I would have just pasted the item # etc.
How did you remove the drawers in the beginning?
There are 2 plastic tabs that you slide out. Here is a video of doing that...it's near the end: czcams.com/video/voxz1BX5vcw/video.html
I have a very similar HD vanity with wood drawers. You have to unscrew the small wood screw in the front and then lift drawer up and out. It was unusual and took me awhile to figure out due to horrible directions.
Thanks for the video. I would like to know where you get that vanity. If you can help me with the item number that would be great. Thanks a lot
I got it at homedepot.com (ordered it online). Here is the info: Bohemia 42 in. W Bath Vanity in Rosewood with Reinforced Acrylic Vanity Top in White with White Basin
Store SKU # 1002586220
Internet # 302374125
Appreciate it. Thank you so much sir
Hi nice I ddid buy ssme vanity how can I take the derower out to install the water faucet and pipe
Pull the drawer out and underneath on each of the drawer slides is a black plastic tab. Pull these tabs toward the center and it will release the drawer from the slides. Then you can lift the drawer out.
How high did you install it ?
The highest I could get mine was 35 inches
Omg that was painful
Really ?? ....