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Add shaker trim to cheap bathroom vanity

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Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time4 hours
Total Time1 day 4 hours 30 minutes

Equipment

Instructions

  • Remove handles/pulls/knobs from your vanity.
  • Measure your trim boards. The easiest way is to line up each piece where it will go on the cabinet, starting in one corner, then make a pencil mark on the back where it overhangs so you know where to cut it off. Do that for each piece now.
  • Using the miter box (or a miter saw if you have one), cut the corners of each piece at a 45 degree angle.
  • Use construction glue to glue each piece of trim to the face of the drawers or doors, following the instructions for your glue.
  • Use wood filler to fill in any holes from the previous hardware (if applicablle).
  • Using paintable caulk, put a thin bead of caulk everywhere the new trim pieces meet the door/drawer. (So, along each edge.) Dip your finger in water and smooth out the bead of caulk. Let it dry according to the package instructions.
  • Prime and paint your cabinet as needed. If it's laminate, I recommend 2 coats of primer.
  • Add new pulls/knobs/handles.

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