Install glass-topped vanity unit

A few basic do-it-yourself skills and tools are all that are required to make and install your own glass-topped vanity in a bathroom.

 

lori denis

 

The simplicity of this design makes it an easy project for even a beginner do-it-yourselfer - and can easily be done in a day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU WILL NEED:

4 lengths of 50 x 50mm pine - legs

2 lengths of 50 x 50mm pine - top front and back support

2 lengths of 50 x 50mm pine - top side supports

2 lengths of 50 c 50mm pine - bottom side supports

1 of laminated pine shelving cut to size of bottom shelf

1 of 10mm glass cut to size - with opening cut to size of basin

8 of rubber bumpers for glass support and under legs

Wood screws

Wood filler

Ponal wood glue

Drill/driver and assorted bits

Sander plus 120- and 240-grit sanding pads

Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch - satin heirloom white

Sista sanitary silicone sealer

Paper towels

 

 

 

CONTINUES BELOW

 

 

 

 

HERE'S HOW:

 

1. Preparation
Sand all the wood with 120- and then 240-grit to a smooth finish and wipe clean.

2. Assembling the frame
Fasten the top front and back supports to the legs and then attach the top side supports. Insert and attach the bottom side supports in the same way.

 

 

DIY Tip:
Use 2 screws in all legs to attach the supports, making sure to stagger the arrangement of screws. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Fill holes

Fill all screw holes with wood filler. Let dry and then sand smooth with 240-grit sanding pads.

4. Painting

Before inserting the bottom shelf, take the unit outside and spray with Rust-Oleum 2X Painters Touch and let dry. Once dry, insert the bottom shelf, screwing from under the side support to affix.

5. Add rubber bumpers

Affix rubber bumpers to the top and bottom of each leg.

6. Seal around basin

Apply a layer of Sista silicone sealer around the opening for the basin and slowly insert the basin to rest on top of the glass. Wipe off any excess silicone with a paper towel. Leave to dry for at least 12 hours before using.