Caulk Vanity To Wall

Apply the caulk with a caulking gun.

Caulk vanity to wall.

Point the tip of the caulk tube at the end of the first space between your bathroom sink and the wall. Lay painter s tape along the edge of the countertop and the wall just above the gap to keep caulk off these surfaces. Hold the gun at a 45 degree angle. Get someone to help you lift the top and gently drop it onto the cabinet.

First apply a bead of silicone caulk to the topside of the vanity along the front and sides. Apply silicone caulk to the top of the cabinet. Make sure the wall is straight and there are no gaps between the wall and vanity. Use long strips of tape to protect the surface of the surrounding area leaving you free to apply your bead of caulk to your wall shower or tub.

Squeeze the trigger and pull the caulk gun along the crack. The widget is a good idea to remove caulk and get a smooth surface first. Advanced adhesives specifically for granite counter tops are the choice here. Mounting a vanity sink to a granite bathroom counter top requires another type of glue one that bonds to granite and the sink surface.

Apply a bead of caulk to the vanity edges where they meet your walls as well. You ll need to lift it high enough to allow the drain assembly to clear the cabinet. Also keep in mind that caulk will not bond to a. Add backsplash if necessary.

Smooth each of these with your finger or a caulk joint tool and wipe excess caulk with a damp rag. Caulking won t work here not without filling that crack with shims to make a really tight wedge to stop any movement. It acts as a protective barrier. Check to make sure the vanity top is level and flush to the wall.

Tool the caulk by drawing your finger along it to form a concave surface. If your vanity does not come with adjustable legs use shims under the base until vanity is level on each side. It s most often used to caulk countertops and backsplash since it creates a clean finish. 10 wait 24 hours.

Set the vanity top into position and firmly press down. Unsanded caulk has a smooth appearance and texture. Pound them in to just so slightly below the edges fill with spackle sand smooth when really good and dry and paint.