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Modern Double Bathroom Vanity

Step-by-step build — 14 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut Table Legs

    Purchase or laminate six, 3" x 3" x 36", straight table legs. Cut legs to a 34-1/2" length.

    Modern Double Bathroom Vanity — step photo 4
  2. 2Create End Panels

    Use a table saw or Kreg Accu-Cut track system to cut two, 16" x 29-1/2" plywood panels. Connect pairs of legs to plywood end panels. Offset the plywood panels from the face of the legs, creating a 1/4" reveal. Secure using wood glue and 1-1/4" screws through pocket holes.

    Modern Double Bathroom Vanity — step photo 5
  3. 3Back Support Rails

    Connect end panels to center back leg using 2x4 support rails. Align top rails flush to the top edge of legs. Allow 5" space from bottom rail to ground. Secure using glue and 2-1/2" screws through pocket holes.

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  4. 4Center Legs

    Connect front center leg to back center leg with 2x4 center supports. Align top support with top of legs and space bottom support 5" from the ground.

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  5. 5Face Rails

    • Attach 1x2 face rails between front legs utilizing pocket holes drilled on the inside face.
    • Align top rail flush to the top of of the legs.
    • Space the bottom rail 5" from the ground, creating a toe-kick space.
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  6. 6Shelf Supports

    • Measure the distance between cabinet legs and cut 3/4" x 3/4" shelf supports to length.
    • Align the supports 3/4" below the top edge of the face rails, to allow for thickness of the shelves.
    • Attach to cabinet frame using glue and 1-1/4" brads.
    Modern Double Bathroom Vanity — step photo 9
  7. 7Cabinet Shelves

    Use a table saw or Kreg Accu-Cut track system to cut 35 1/4" x 18 3/4" x 3/4" melamine shelving panels. Use a jigsaw to notch the panels around cabinet legs. Place on supports and secure in place using construction adhesive.

    Modern Double Bathroom Vanity — step photo 10
  8. 8Cabinet Doors

    Cut four, 16" x 29" x 3/4" plywood doors. Apply iron-on edge banding to all exposed edges.

    Modern Double Bathroom Vanity — step photo 11
  9. 9Hang Doors

    Use Euro-style concealed hinges to mount all four doors. Choose hinges that are designed for frameless cabinets and inset doors. Allow a 1/4" offset on both top and bottom of cabinet doors.

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  10. 10Cabinet Hardware

    Attach door pulls or knob to cabinet door faces. The Kreg cabinet hardware jig makes drilling perfectly aligned holes simple.

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  11. 11Countertop

    Place 23" x 76", 1-1/2" thick top on cabinet and secure using construction adhesive.

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  12. 12Apply Finish

    • Fill all holes with wood filler and allow to dry. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project with progressively finer sandpaper, up to a 220-grit.
    • Remove all residue and apply the paint or finish of your choice.
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  13. 13Get More Tips and Tricks

    Head to www.PneumaticAddict.com for additional DIY tips, ideas, and free building plans.

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  14. 14Drill Holes for Hinges

    Non-mortise hinges may be used to mount cabinet doors. If using traditional concealed hinges, use the Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig kit to drill mortises and install perfectly aligned door hinges.

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