How To Remove Bathroom Medicine Cabinet From Wall

How to Remove a Bathroom Medicine Cabinet from the Wall

A bathroom medicine cabinet is a convenient storage solution for keeping toiletries and other bathroom essentials within reach. However, if you're remodeling your bathroom or simply want to replace your medicine cabinet, you'll need to remove it from the wall first. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to remove a bathroom medicine cabinet from the wall: ### Step 1: Gather your tools You will need the following tools for this project: - Screwdriver - Putty knife - Utility knife - Caulk gun - New caulk (if necessary) ### Step 2: Remove the mirror Most medicine cabinets have a removable mirror. To remove the mirror, use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold it in place. Then, carefully lift the mirror off of the cabinet. ### Step 3: Remove the doors Next, you need to remove the doors from the cabinet. Most medicine cabinets have doors that are attached with hinges. To remove the doors, open them all the way and then locate the hinges. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the hinges in place. Then, carefully lift the doors off of the cabinet. ### Step 4: Remove the cabinet Now that the mirror and doors are removed, you can remove the cabinet from the wall. To do this, locate the screws that hold the cabinet to the wall. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws. Then, carefully lift the cabinet off of the wall. ### Step 5: Clean the wall Once the cabinet is removed, you need to clean the wall. Use a putty knife to remove any old caulk or adhesive. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe down the wall. ### Step 6: Apply new caulk (if necessary) If you are replacing the medicine cabinet with a new one, you may need to apply new caulk around the edges of the cabinet. To do this, load a caulk gun with a tube of caulk. Then, apply a bead of caulk around the edges of the cabinet. ### Step 7: Install the new cabinet Now that the wall is clean and the new caulk is applied, you can install the new medicine cabinet. To do this, carefully position the cabinet on the wall. Then, use a screwdriver to drive screws into the wall through the holes in the back of the cabinet. ### Step 8: Reattach the doors and mirror Once the cabinet is installed, you can reattach the doors and mirror. To do this, first attach the hinges to the doors. Then, lift the doors onto the cabinet and secure them with screws. Finally, reattach the mirror to the cabinet. ### Tips - If the medicine cabinet is particularly heavy, you may want to have someone help you remove it from the wall. - Be careful not to damage the wall when removing the medicine cabinet. - If you are replacing the medicine cabinet with a new one, make sure that the new cabinet is the same size as the old one. - If you are not comfortable removing the medicine cabinet yourself, you can hire a professional to do it for you.