I am in the process of remodeling a bathroom. The two vanities that I have to replace are 34.5 inches wide and standard 21 inches deep. I would like to use good quality but reasonable prices vanities and tops. Most of the standard tops with built in sinks look like they come in 30 inch widths. I could use a standard 30 inch cabinet and put fillers on the sides but I am not sure what to do on the top for that extra 4.5 inches. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
I was also interested in trying the direct order cabinets that you assemble and finish yourself. I was looking at the Sheer web site which I got from the fine homebuilding article. Any opinions on whether it is worth the effort?
Thanks
Sid
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Keep shopping. pretty sure you will find a 36" plus top made for a 36" vanity.
What is your secret for getting a 36 inch cabinet and top into 34.5 inches space? Even without the sheetrock, I would be 1/2 inch short
I only suggested buying a 36" top. cut it to fit your space. Install the cabinet as you said, with fillers at the sides.
Thanks for the clarification. Any idea on how to cut the top without chipping?
Sid
If you're talking about the 'cultured marble' vanity tops ... do a little research. there's a manufacturer here in town that will make any size you want, and they're rreasonably. They also have, I think, 3-4 different basin shapes, and about 24 colors.
And they cut easily with a diamond wheel in a side grinder. A little messy, you need to do it outside, but fairly easy to cut.
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
Edited 8/1/2004 10:33 pm ET by Ed Hilton
Ed
Thanks, where is the manufacturer's town? I am in Clinton, NJ
Sid
If you are doing cultured marble any home center or yard should be able to order a custom size. I have ordered many that were an inch or two difference with not a big cost difference. DanT
Dan
When I went out looking today, I saw prices that were about triple the standard size.
Sid
Sid,
Unlike Ed I am willing to buy from HD or Lowes as they generally have the best price for the same product. I bought a Swanstone 64" (stock size was 60") for $560 vs $410 for the stock product. This was also a special order color. That was about 16 months ago or so. DanT
Dan ... you took a stock size and were able to cut it down. What if the stock size was 2" too small? And I still think I can go to my supplier and get the same (or better) product ... cheaper ... quicker ... right the first time.
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
Ed,
Maybe I didn't word it correctly. I ordered a custom color 64" top. The stock size of top was 60". I was pointing out that it did not cost me double for a special size ordered through a Lowes store.
You said he should find a manufacture. I am saying that living in a town of 36k there are no local manufactures here. And may not be where Sid lives so a home improvement center may be a viable alternative. DanT
Ok, I read it wrong. Point made.
I can't tell where you live, cuz your profile is blank :)
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
Sid
What Ed said, cultured marble cuts easy. You can take it down with a belt sander or as I would do it, a right angle grinder.
Doug
Cut it from the bottom side.
Duct tape the top side cut line and use an abrasive cut off wheel in yur circular saw.... Outside....
Thin kerf carbide blade works too but it will become toast....
Slow and easy but not so slow that things begin to burn or melt...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming.... WOW!!! What a Ride!
You can trim cultured marble with a fine tooth, bi-metal blade in a Sawzall. Install side splashes and no one will ever see if the cuts are not perfectly straight.
Contact your local granite guy for a left-over. A piece that size shouldn't be that expensive and will make you a hero.
I know it SOUNDS expensive... and it may take a few phone calls to get a decent price... but WELL worth it in the end.
Mount an "under-mount" sink along with the granite... and the HO will be kissing the ground you walk on.
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An additional source to check into is warehouse liquidation places. There is one in Cincinnati, reasonably close to me... I am sure there are similar ones in your area. I picked up two 36" granite vanity tops (precut with all holes and mounting clips), two under-mount sinks... for under $200. Everything was brand new and still in the box. It even included the back-splashes!
A diamond 4 1/2" wheel and some tape... and you have all you need to cut equal amounts off each side to fit. A polishing wheel might not be a bad idea to have handy, also, just in case.
The place I use is Venetian Marble, in Helotes, a suburb of San Antonio ... probably too far for you but it would be a fun trip. Don't even think of getting a special order from HD or Lowes ... do a little research and find the manufacturer. Any new housing developments in your area? Drive around and ask the plumbers where they get their vanity tops.
Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt
Venetian Marble
Is a good outfit, good enough that I barely tell anybody--don't want a bunch of yokels coming in & ruining it. Unless one of the yokels is me . . . <g>Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
I was looking at the Sheer web site which I got from the fine homebuilding article. Can you tell me the web address?
scherrs.comWhenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!" Then get busy and find out how to do it. T. Roosevelt