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Vanity Top Removal/Water Shut-off Valve Install From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-306

Host Amy Matthews and homeowners Jim and Erika remove the mirror, countertop and cabinet doors which are all receiving contemporary replacements to match the rest of the bathroom.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

Materials:

Vanity Top Removal

safety glasses
gloves
screw gun
pipe wrench
utility knife

Water Shut-off Valve Installation

pipe cutter
emery cloth
pipe wrench
crescent wrench

Vanity Top Removal

1. Shut off the water supply.

2. Remove the doors and drawers

3. Disconnect the water supply and the P-trap using a pipe wrench (figure A).

4. Score the silicone along the edges of the countertop and remove it (figure B).

Water Shut-off Valve Installation

1. With a close-quarters tubing cutter, cut off the existing pipe leaving enough to attach the valve (figure C).

2. Clean and sand the existing pipe with an emery cloth to ensure the best seal (figure D).

3. Slip the compression nut and the valve over the pipe and hand tighten the nut onto the valve (figure E). Then, hold the valve securely with one wrench while tightening the compression nut with another wrench (figure F).

RESOURCES :

Granite, Marble and Limestone
Custom Fabrication and Installation
Website: www.affordablemn.com

Cubo Above Counter Basin
Color: White

Marc Newson Monoblock Faucet
Color: Chrome
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com

Custom Stainless Cabinet Doors
Color: Stainless

Custom Stainless Drawer Fronts
Color:Stainless
Brand Name: Frigo Design
Website: www.frigodesign.com

Laminate Flooring
Model #: L6301
Color: Maple
Brand Name: Armstrong
Website: www.armstrong.com