Latest Designer Bathroom Ideas and How To Guides for your Home

Bathroom cabinets and bathroom furniture go a long way in establishing the look and function of your washroom.  Homeowners looking to save time and money on the job often undertake the task themselves.  Here are some important factors to keep in mind if you are planning a do-it-yourself bathroom cabinet installation.

Plan to have plumbing and wiring done first if necessary, then cabinets.  Flooring should be put in after the bathroom cabinets have been installed.

The first bathroom cabinet you install must be level and plumb in every direction.  All the other bathroom furniture will be aligned to this first cabinet, so a flush placement is crucial. If you plan to install a corner cabinet, place this piece first. There’s a greater chance that you’ll run out of room for each unit if you work from the outside of the room inward. Mount cabinets on smooth, clean walls.  Locate wall studs to help secure top cabinets, especially if these will be used to store heavy items. 

As installation progresses, you may need to compensate for uneven flooring or wall surfaces.  Small pieces of wood are very useful for this function; simply tap them into place to fill gaps beneath and behind cabinets.  For serious defects you may need to use a scribe rail, a longer piece of wood that can be custom moulded to fit the wall. Always be sure to screw cabinets securely into the mounting wall. Screws should penetrate wall studs by at least three centimetres.

Taking the time to install bathroom furniture properly will ensure safety and serviceability.