North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

For most bathrooms, particularly those with limited storage facilities, a vanity unit is the ideal accessory. Space saving and elegant, functional yet stylish, a vanity unit can easily become the focal point of your new or existing bathroom.

However, many people seem deterred by the thought of installing a vanity unit. Perhaps they are worried about the cost of hiring a certified engineer, if so, they should not be, for if they follow a few simple pieces of advice they will soon realise that anyone can do it and save money in the process.

Firstly and most importantly, have a good look under the existing sink to see exactly what it is attached to. The chances are that the sink will be attached by nails, screws or some form of adhesive agent. Simply remove the nails or prise the sink away from the glue, it is as easy as that.

Before completely removing the old sink, remember to turn off the water at the mains, and then unscrew the water supply. A good tip is to have a bucket to hand.

Remove the sink; a friend will come in useful at this point. Previous damage will immediately come to light. If all is clear, ensure the floor on which the vanity unit is to be placed is flat.

Remove the drawers and doors of the new unit. Check that everything is square and symmetrical and slide into position. Reconnect the water supply, turn the water back on and that is all there is to it.