How To Attach Vanity Tile Wall
Step 3 mounting the vanity unit.
How to attach vanity tile wall. I would go for the plastic expansion anchors. Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud. Using the electric drill drill the holes into the wall where you have marked. Place the vanity unit against the wall and use screws to secure the vanity unit in place.
Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud. If the wall behind the vanity isn t flat plumb you may need to insert shims in any gaps between the back of the vanity and the wall at each stud location. Use the stud finder to locate and clearly mark your timber wall studs these will be used to affix and stabilise your vanity unit later on. How would you attach the vanity to this wall.
The basin that sits on the vanity has 4 holes with which to connect it to the wall. Carefully mark and cut your pipe holes into the back of the vanity. If the holes are not completely lining up or you want a more secure install use wall anchors to attach the vanity to the wall. Tap the wall plugs into the wall if required so that they are flush with the walls surface.
Check the level again before trimming the shims with a utility knife. If you don t place shims here the screws pull the vanity frame rail to the wall and rack the cabinet out of square. Is there any problem leaving the unsealed wall behind the vanity. After a plumber has disconnected the plumbing remove the old vanity from the wall and dislodge any remaining sealant with the scraper selleys silicone remover will help.
For a tile wall first use a tile bit. I explain how to install a new vanity cabinet. These screws only need to keep the vanity against the wall. Flush the heads with the tile.
Watch out for pipes and electrical cables behind the wall when you drill. Secure the cabinet with screws. How to attach it to a wall that has tile on it. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile.
Just make sure you use anchor long enough. If there are large gaps at the wall or floor attach quarter round moulding along the wall or floor edge with finishing nails. Here s how to finish the installation. I m yet to exactly line these up but 2 of the holes would line up with tiles on the outside the other 2 are near the mess.