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Replacing a bathroom vanity sink/countertop-need advice

9 years ago

Background: Basement bathroom and I want to update the single bowl counter top and sink. Originally, I installed (well, my contractor) a big box vanity/counter top combo. YouTube videos suggest cutting the caulking to loosen the seal around the counter top. Since I purchased it all together, I am concerned that the counter top is glued to the cabinet. If that is the case, how should I proceed? The counter top is cultured marble so I don't think it is screwed into the base like a Formica top might be,

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9 years ago
As a rule, BB cabinets and counter tops are separate, but sold as a unit. The usual procedure is to adhere the counter top to the cabinet with silicon. That means simply running a knife between the joint should cut the sealer on the open sides/front of the cabinet. Then pull/pry the counter top free.
ratherbesewing
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks Handy, I will proceed.
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