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Ultimate Bachelor Bath (4 of 4): Cabinet and Sink Installation From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-112

	This old 70's bathroom was an absolute disaster ...
	until DIY's Amy Matthews came to the rescue to help the homeowner transform ...
	it into a new high-tech bathroom for the ultimate bachelor.

Materials for Installing Tub —

safety goggles
ear protection
tape measure
level
pencil
speed square
joist hangers
joist hanger nails
hammer
pneumatic palm nailer (optional)

Materials for Hanging Cabinets —

safety goggles
laser level
pencil
tape measure
hole saw
lumber and shims
hammer drill

Materials for Installing Counter and Sinks —

safety goggles
pencil
jigsaw
wrench
sink hardware

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Cabinet and Sink Installation

1. The contractor put tempered glass in the shower and put the cabinets together.

2. The plan for the cabinets is that they will sit 16 inches off of the floor and there are four slabs of granite that will act as a countertop -- one on each of the vanities, one on the medicine cabinet, and one on the new wall.

3. Using a laser level, mark the level line for the countertops. Then find a plumb line through the center of the wall-mounted spout to make sure the sinks and faucets are centered (figure A).

4. Find the center on the cabinet and allow a quarter inch for the lip on the end of the cabinet.

   DIY Tip: Mark the laser line with a pencil (figure B) so you can always see the reference line in case the laser level light is blocked during installation.

5. Mark the drain location on the back of the cabinet, then drill a hole with the hole saw for the drain pipe.

6. Because these cabinets are sitting 16" off the floor, stack some lumber to hold them in position until they are attached. Use shims to adjust the height.

7. Once in position, screw the cabinets to the wall with a hammer drill. Mark off the drill bit with tape (figure C) -- about one inch. That will get you through the cabinet cleat and the tile -- and keep you from going too far. Now, secure it with washers and screws.

8. A backerboard installed before the wall was tiled holds them firmly in place.

9. If a cabinet doesn't come in the depth you need it in, you can build a box beam to furr it out from the wall (figure D). You can then hang the cabinet on the box beam and it will be flush with the face frame.

10. Place the countertops on the cabinets, and mark the sink drain holes. Cut out the hole with a jigsaw.

11. Attach the surface-mount sinks to the countertops with the J-bolts and retaining rings that come with the sinks (figure E).

12. Attach the faucets according to the directions.

Next: Finishing Touches

RESOURCES :

Toilet and Tub (Toto)

Product name: Nexus Airbath Tub
Model #: ABY794N
Color: Cotton White

Product name: Neorest 600 (Toilet)
Model #: MS990CG
Color: Cotton White
Where available: For dealers nationwide, visit the Toto USA website, link below.
Toto USA, Inc.
Website: www.totousa.com

Cascading Tub Filler and Bath Waste/Overflow (Chicago Faucet Co.)
Model #: 151.466.FW.1
Color: Brushed nickel finish
Brand name: Geberit
Where available: Visit the Chicago Faucet Company website, link below.
The Chicago Faucet Co.
2100 S. Clearwater Dr.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847-803-5000
Website: www.chicagofaucets.com

Bathroom Basins (Villeroy and Boch)
Model #: 718600XX
Color: Alpine White
Brand name: LOOP
Where available: Visit the Villeroy and Boch website, link below.
Villeroy and Boch Showroom, Kitchen and Tile
Website: www.villeroy-boch.com

Signature Series Bathroom Vanity Cabinets (Mid Continent Cabinetry)
Model: Robe
Color: Natural Cherry
Where available: Visit the Mid Continent Cabinetry website, link below.
Mid Continent Cabinetry
Website: www.midcontinentcabinetry.com

Sink and Tub Fixtures (Dornbracht USA)
Product: Wall-mounted bath faucets
Model #: 36.812.888.006
Color: Platinum Matt

Product: Faucet Mixers
Model #: 35.806.970

Product: Soap Dishes
Model #: 83.410.890
Color: Platinum Matt

Product: Towel Bars
Model # 83.210.890
Color: Platinum Matt

Product: Hooks
Model #: 83.251.220
Color: Platinum Matt

Product: Waste Pop-Ups
Model #: 1020097006
Color: Platinum Matt

Product: Deck-Mounted Tub Set
Model #: 27.512.880
Color: Platinum Matt
Brand name: Tara Classic
Where available: Visit the Dornbracht USA website, link below.
Dornbracht USA
Website: www.dornbracht.com

Wood Blinds (Hunter Douglas)
Product: Country Wood Collection Wood Blinds
Color: Clear Cherry (#009)
Where available: Visit the Hunter Douglas website, link below.
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions
Website: www.hunterdouglas.com

33" x 36" Recessed Television with 20" LCD Display (Seura)
Model #: R3336-20
Where available: Visit the Seura, Inc. website, link below.
Seura, Inc.
Website: www.seura.com

Towel Warmer (MrStream)
Model #: W500BN
Color: Pivot/Brushed Nickel
Brand name: WarmaTowel
Where available: Visit the MrSteam website, link below.
MrSteam
43-20 3th St.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Toll-free: 800-767-8326
Website: www.mrsteam.com

Granite Vanity Countertop (Granite-Tops, LLC)
Color: Uba Tuba Antique Finish (honed)
Where available: Visit the Granite-Tops, LLC website, link below.
Granite-Tops, LLC
Website: www.granite-tops.com

GUESTS :

Kelly Carbonari
Owner
Montaggio
150 N. Second Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-333-6264
Website: www.montaggio.net