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Installing a freestanding bathroom base cabinet can be a relatively easy DIY project and, with the right tools and materials, can be accomplished in a weekend. However, it's easy to get a quote from a local cabinet installation contractor if you feel the job's too much to handle yourself.
If you choose to do it yourself, here's how:
1. Using a stud finder, locate the wall studs to which the cabinet will attach.
Mark the stud locations on the wall with a pencil where you'll be able to see the marks after the cabinet is in place.
Draw straight vertical lines to indicate the center of the studs.
2. Level the cabinet from front to back and from side to side (if necessary, use shims to raise it to the high point of the floor or to adjust its position).
Note: On some vanities, such as the one shown, adjustable levelers built into the legs eliminate the need for shims.
3. Drive screws through the cabinet back rail (and shims) into the wall studs.
Trim the shims with a sharp chisel or knife so they won't be visible when the countertop is in place.
With the sink and faucet set installed, position the countertop and attach it to the cabinet from underneath.
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