If you have the right tools, fitting new bathroom furniture can be relatively simple and pain free, and can be achieved by even the most novice home improvement person. You will have to decide exactly where you want to fit your bathroom furniture and take measurements to ensure everything will fit.
If you are simply fitting bathroom furniture such as cabinets, mirrors etc. which are free standing, then all you will really need to be concerned about is that it all fits comfortably and leaves plenty of room for manoeuvring around. It is also a good idea to check for sockets, if your furniture requires any electricity, such as mirrors with lights.
On the other hand, if you are fitting cabinets and mirrors which require to be installed onto the wall, these will require a little more effort. It is also a good idea to ask a friend to help you out, as this is a job for more than one person. You will also need a drill. If you are fitting a bathroom cabinet onto the wall, you should firstly decide on the right place to put it. It may seem like common sense, but ensure it is at the right height for everyone in the household to reach.
Take your drill and insert four holes into the back of the cabinet at the four corners. Check the wall for suitable positioning. The wall should be solid and not hollow, so give it a tap to find out. You will now need the assistance of your friend, who will hold the cabinet in place while you align it with the wall stud, you can then mark out exactly where your screws should be placed. The next step is to drill holes into the wall in the relevant places.
Lift the cabinet back up until it is aligned with the drilled holes and screw it into the wall, ensuring the screws are as tight as possible. Remember that the cabinet screws will need to take a great deal more weight once the cabinet is full so ensure robust enough and deep enough in the wall.
If you are putting shelves up for storage purposes, whether inside the cabinet or stand alone, the process is quite simple. Align the shelves at a suitable place in the bathroom using a spirit level; mark the positioning on the wall for the brackets; drill the holes for the bracket screws and affix the brackets to the wall.
You may be looking to place a mirror on your wall, and as this can be a really effective focal point, ensure it is a style which fits in with the design of your bathroom. Again, you will need to situate your mirror at a height to suit everyone in the household and you may need a helping hand and a spirit level to ensure it is straight and not at an angle.
The first step is to invest in some suitable fixings, which will take the weight of the mirror. If the mirror is quite large and has a frame, it will probably be heavy compared to a small, frameless mirror. It is a better idea to install fittings which can take more weight than what you would expect. You will be able to find suitable fixings from your local DIY store, and it should not take too long or be complicated to fit your new mirror.
You will have to ensure the fixings are aligned suitably for the mirror, and then all you will have to do is ease them on slowly, and release gradually so that the mirror doesn't fall. You can then check again that it is secure and at the right angle, and get another opinion from a friend.
It is very handy to learn how to fit your own bathroom furniture, as it is a relatively simple process, which can save you a lot of money in the long run. If you can enlist some help, it will really help to save you time and hassle.
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