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Antique Vanity Modifications From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-204

In this last episode of our four part series, all the elements in Stuart and Kelli’s turn-of-the-century style bathroom are coming together. What’s left is to modify antique pieces of furniture to serve as the sink vanity and the make-up vanity. Stuart and Kelli couldn’t be more pleased with their bathroom’s transformation.

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	A tired '70s style bathroom...
	with blue fixtures and worn carpet...
	is updated into a luxurious, turn-of-the-century space...
	that looks beautiful inside this 1910 home.

Host Amy Matthews and homeowner Kelli shop for an antique cabinet, cut its top off and install a new countertop and undermount sink.

Materials:

Modify Vanity

Rubber mallet
Reciprocating saw
Jigsaw
Drill
Anchors
Silicone
Acetone
Screwdriver

Modify Drawers

Pencil
Jigsaw
Adhesive
Nail gun

Tip-out Drawer

Nail gun
Piano hinge
Jigsaw
Jeweler’s screwdriver

Install Sconce

Wire stripper
Screwdriver

Frame Mirror

Glue
Glasscutter
Pipe
Clamps
Sturdy workplace
Measuring tape
Double-sided tape

Modify Vanity

1. Remove the top of the dresser with a rubber mallet (figure A).

2. With a reciprocating saw, cut out the plywood center (figure B) and punch it out (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

3. Saw out the center rail (figure D).

4. Flip it on its front and measure and mark where the plumbing will be (figure E).

5. Cut out plumbing area with a jigsaw (figure F).

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

6. Dry fit the new vanity top (figure G).

7. Flip the new vanity top over, fit the sink (figure H) and mark its outline.

8. Place the sink clips (figure I) and mark each one.

Figure G

Figure H

Figure I

9. Then remove the sink.

10. Drill holes into the new vanity top for the clip anchors (figure J).

11. Drop in the anchors (figure K) and clean off the surface with acetone.

Figure J

Figure K

12. Add a bead of silicone (figure L) then reposition the sink (figure M).

13. Install the sink clips (figure N).

Figure L

Figure M

Figure N

RESOURCES :

Lighting
2-Light Bath
Model #: Hudson Valley 862-SN-348M
Color: satin nickel
Brand Name: Bellacor

1-Light Wall Sconce
Model #: Hudson Valley 861-SN-348M
Color: satin nickel
Brand Name: Bellacor

Lighting Available:
Lappin Lighting
222 N. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Contact:
Sue Worsham, Showroom Manager
Phone: 1-612-339-5555

Countertops
CaesarStone Quartz Countertops
Color: 9140 charcoal
Brand Name: CaesarStone

Countertops Available:
CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces
11830 Sheldon St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Website: www.caesarstoneus.com

Contact:
John Neitz, Manager CaesarStone Midwest
Phone: 1-952-944-2002

Mirror Frames
Type: Naples
Color: antique silver
Brand Name: MirrorMate

Mirror Frames Available:
MirrorMate Frames
921-D Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28105
Phone: 1-866-304-6283
Website: www.mirrormate.com

Contact:
Kari Nordeen, Tunheim Partners for MirrorMate
Phone: 1-952-851-7261
E-mail: knordeen@tunheim.com

Faucet and Lavatory
Antique Widespread Lavatory Faucet
Model #: K-116-3
Color: brushed nickel
Brand Name: Kohler

Ladena Undercounter Lavatory
Model #: K-2214
Color: white
Brand Name: Kohler

Faucet and Lavatory Available:
Kohler
444 Highland Dr.
Kohler, WI 53044
Phone: 1-800-4-Kohler

Contact:
Deborah Richter
Phone: 1-920-457-4441
E-mail: deborah.richter@kohler.com

Shower Ring
Oval Shower Ring 32x72
Model #: 414X
Color: brushed nickel
Brand Name: Sunrise Specialty

Shower Ring Available:
Sunrise Specialty
930 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603-2306
Website: www.sunrisespecialty.com

Contact:
Glen Carter
Phone: 1-510-729-7277

Chandelier
Antique Chandelier
Model #: one of a kind

Chandelier Available:
Art & Architecture
3338 University Ave., SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Website: www.artandarch.com

Contact:
Jim Schmitt, President
Phone: 1-612-904-1776
E-mail: sconceman@msn.com