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        Replacing a Vanity Top

        This DIY Basic will provide tips on replacing a vanity top.

        More in Bathroom

        Granite Countertop Vanity

        Step 1: Watch an Overview Video

        Step 2: Gather Your Materials and Tools

        Instead of replacing an entire vanity, upgrade it with a new top and undermount sink.

        Materials and Tools:

        level
        plumbing wrenches
        utility knife
        hammer
        pry bar
        caulk gun
        latex caulk
        clear silicone
        shims
        rags
        putty knife
        drop cloths
        power drill or screw gun
        wood screws
        granite vanity top with integral sink
        fixtures
        hardware

        Step 3: Remove the Old Vanity

        Start by cutting off water and disconnecting and removing old fixtures.

        Cut caulk between backsplash and vanity with utility knife.

        Remove screws underneath cabinet. If the old vanity is marble or granite, it will not be screwed on.

        Lift off the old vanity top.

        Step 4: Position the New Vanity

        With a putty knife, scrape surface clean.

        Set new top on cabinet and check level. Insert shims beneath top if necessary to level top. Use pry bar to raise top for shims.

        If new top is marble or granite, it does not need to be screwed in place.

        Step 5: Install the New Fixtures

        Install and reconnect new fixtures.

        Fill gap between wall and splash with latex caulk. Work caulk into joint with finger.

        Fill gap between splash and top with clear silicone. Clean up excess silicone with a damp rag.

        Install new hardware.

        Let caulk dry 24 hours before using sink.

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