Wall mount vanities are a very big trend. They are for the contemporary home with sleek styles and finishes. If you have a contemporary flair and remodeling your bathroom, a wall mount vanity will make a big impression. Since there is no bottom to the vanity it makes it really easy to clean as well. It sounds like an easy decision to make if you like the style but be forewarned. It may cost a lot more than what you may expect.
The installation of the wall mounted bathroom vanity is where the cost can go up significantly over a floor mount vanity. Before making any purchase, discuss the costs with contractor so the expense is known upfront. Many contractors have never installed the wall-mount vanity but they’ll tell you it’s no problem. It’s not unfair to question your contractor’s experience. If they have no experience, later they may come back to you with “unforeseen” issues and demand more money. It is important to discuss those details before the purchase is made and even then there still may be something “unforeseen”. This is unfortunately true with most aspects of the renovation process.
There are two main issues to address with your contractor when installing a bathroom vanity. First, discuss the installation to the wall. Since you won’t have the vanity yet, you may not know how it’s supposed to be installed. There may or may not be installation instructions available in advance or at all. This is more common than you may think but the industry is starting to provide more information overall. The installation is more about the wall and the stud and less about the vanity itself. Reinforcing the entire vanity wall before tiling is widely
recommended. The vanity is normally bolted to the wall. Second, be sure to address the location of the plumbing supply lines and drain. Many wall hung vanities have a U-shaped cut-out to accommodate the drain. This is especially common for any vanity with drawers in the center. The supply lines and drain need to fall within the frame of the vanity and they must be centered if there are any U-shaped cut-outs. If the vanity is open on the inside without shelves or cut-outs then the plumbing doesn’t have to be in the center but it is more visually appealing when you open the vanity doors. If you will need to move the plumbing to accommodate the vanity, please discuss the additional labor costs before you purchase the vanity.
By addressing these two major issues with your contractor prior to your purchase, you will confidently understand the total cost involved with purchasing a wall mounted bathroom vanity. If you are doing new construction, you will still need to review the vanity specifications with the contractor. Good luck with your renovation and wall mount vanity purchase!
Some Advice on Buying Bathroom Vanity Sets
We all have to agree, that bathroom vanities complete the bathroom. They not only beautify the space, it also adds much needed storage.
There are tons of styles of bathroom vanities available to buy these days, from the wall mounted vanities to wall corner shelving.
If you live in a small city apartment and your bathroom is more like a shower room, there are also over the toilet vanity cabinets that you can employ to save space. The corner vanity shelves or cupboards are also a fantastic way to save space, and you can easily buy them on the internet and they’re small enough to be shipped to your home although some self-assembly might be required.
For the lucky ones among you who have space to spare, you might like to consider larger closets where you can even store your linen and that’s big enough that you can even install a washing machine within it. These ceiling height, free-standing units will allow you to keep fresh bath towels, your luxury bathrobes and also your laundry baskets.
Bathroom vanity units come in various designs and styles. There are the classic looking cabinets that will give you whole bathroom the traditional look, and there are also the frame less designs that are more European in feature. If you have a modern bathroom, you should try to keep the look consistent by buying vanity units that match the overall feel. These modern cabinets normally come without visible hinges, making everything look sleek and space aged.
As mentioned before, all you need to do is go on the internet and you’ll find thousands of retailers that have the bathroom products you seek. These online retailers will have in stock any range of vanity units that come to mind – many more than you’ll ever find in a local store in your area. The internet is also a great place to find discounted products as well as unwanted stock from the previous season. If you’re on a tight budget, you can buy a suitable bathroom vanity online.
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