Antique Sink Vanity

Use old furniture to create a unique antique.

Restoring an older piece of furniture and turning it into something useful creates a sense of personal satisfaction along with a one-of-a-kind antique.

Steps:

1. Determine a sink and a piece of furniture to use together. Pick out a sink you like and then choose a piece of furniture that the sink will fit in. The typical sink height is about 32" high, but the height can be adjusted.

2. Mark for placement of the sink. Use the template that comes with the sink to determine where the sink will be placed. Measure and mark so that the template is centered on the furniture top. Trace around the template onto the furniture top to create an outline for the sink.

3. Remove any drawers or other accessories which might interfere with cutting the top.

4. Use a drill with a 3/8" bit to drill a pilot hole somewhere within the outline of the sink.

* Always wear safety goggles when using drilling or cutting tools.

5. Use a jigsaw to cut through the furniture top. Start with the jigsaw blade in the pilot hole and cut around the outline. Apply masking tape to the bottom of the jigsaw to prevent it from marring the furniture.

6. Use a hole saw to cut holes for the water supply lines and drain as appropriate for the installation. Depending on the installation, the supply line and drain might come from either the wall or the floor.

7. Remove the drawer front from the drawer box by whatever means necessary. Be careful not to damage the drawer front because it will be reattached to the furniture.

8. Attach support pieces (scrap wood) inside the cabinet in the opening for the drawer. The support pieces will help hold the drawer front in place.

9. Place the drawer front in its original position, and secure it from behind with screws. Drive the screws through the support pieces and into the back of the drawer front. Be careful not to drive the screws all the way through the drawer front.

10. Attach the new faucet to the new sink according to the manufacturer's instructions.

11. Run a bead of caulk on the furniture top approximately 1/4" from the edge of the cut opening. Then drop the sink into place.

12. Set the unit in place and make the appropriate plumbing connections to the main lines.