How We Installed Our Floating Vanity

When we were looking at vanity options for the hall bathroom, I kept going back to the idea of having a floating vanity. I liked the subtle, modern vibe it would add to the bathroom with some of the more traditional items we’d be incorporating as well. I also wanted a vanity that had a thicker top, so when I found this one, I was basically sold. It was the right size, the right color, the right style, and the right price. 

Today, I wanted to share how we installed our floating vanity. While it should have probably been easier than it was, we finally got it installed and anchored to the wall. It’s not going anywhere, that’s for sure. 

Right out of the box, the vanity had brackets that were meant to be attached to a screw in the wall or studs. But because our studs didn’t line up with the vanity brackets, we needed to attach anchors into the wall.  This vanity is heavy… we needed to make sure it wasn’t going anywhere. 

The brackets were also set back from the very back of the vanity, so we cut down a leftover piece of plywood to match the difference, which was  3/4″. We were able to then secure the plywood to each and every stud where the vanity would eventually hang…

Then, because we’d tried two different high weight ranked anchors to hold the vanity up (that failed to do the job), we used a left over rail from our Ikea cabinets. These rails are incredibly handy. We just screwed the rail wherever there was a stud.

This worked like a charm and it definitely wasn’t going to pull out of the wall like the other anchors we’d tried. The rail also had a groove that the bracket on the vanity would sit perfectly on…

Then, we lifted the vanity up onto the rail and tightened the bracket that was included with the vanity…

We used our level to make sure the vanity was sitting correctly, then we did another round of tightening on the brackets…

To be extra safe, we also used screws to attach the very back piece of the vanity into the plywood and wall… This thing isn’t going anywhere, and that’s good because like I’ve mentioned, it’s really quite heavy…

We also held the vanity off the side wall about 1.5″ to make sure the drawers would open up with the door trim we’d be installing. 

Next up, we needed to install the actual countertop. Before we did that, I took a vacuum to the vanity and removed any wood particles…

Then, we followed the directions they sent with the vanity. We used clear silicone and ran a bead down any area the countertop would sit against…

I tried not to apply too much, that way it didn’t squeeze out onto the cabinet, but just enough that we’d get a solid hold…

Then, we carefully placed the countertop on top of the silicone…

And just like that, our vanity was installed and ready for plumbing!

My plan is to replace the hardware it originally came with for something that has a brass finish. I think it will make for a lovely contrast and add a little warmth. I love how it looks with our tile, and I can’t wait to start adding some of the other fun touches we’ll be incorporating in here!

The countertop is a true, bright white and has a smooth finish. We honestly love it.

The sink is also molded into the countertop, so it’s all one big unit. It’s such a statement piece too, with the thickness of the top.

I was also excited about the storage space and soft close doors and drawers. Those are all big wins.

After the vanity was mounted, we added the sconce lighting, the mirror and all of the plumbing fixtures. It’s all come together so beautifully, I can’t wait to show you where we’re at today… even if we’re still not completely done!