How To Remove A Bathroom Sink Cabinet Floor

How to Remove a Bathroom Sink Cabinet Floor

Bathroom sink cabinets often have a floor that can be removed for access to plumbing or for repairs. Removing the floor is a relatively easy task that can be completed in a few steps.

Tools and Materials

* Screwdriver * Pry bar * Hammer (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Turn off the water supply to the sink.

* Locate the water supply valves under the sink and turn them off. This will prevent water from leaking out when you remove the floor.

2. Remove the cabinet doors and drawers.

* Most cabinet doors and drawers are attached with screws. Remove the screws and lift the doors and drawers off of the cabinet.

3. Locate the screws holding the floor in place.

* The floor is typically attached to the cabinet with screws. Locate the screws and remove them.

4. Pry the floor loose from the cabinet.

* Use a pry bar to carefully pry the floor loose from the cabinet. Be careful not to damage the cabinet or the floor.

5. Remove the floor.

* Once the floor is loose, lift it out of the cabinet.

6. Inspect the floor and make any necessary repairs.

* Once the floor is removed, inspect it for any damage. If there is any damage, repair it before reinstalling the floor.

7. Reinstall the floor.

* To reinstall the floor, simply place it back into the cabinet and secure it with the screws.

8. Reinstall the cabinet doors and drawers.

* Once the floor is reinstalled, replace the cabinet doors and drawers.

9. Turn on the water supply to the sink.

* Turn on the water supply valves under the sink and check for leaks. If there are no leaks, the repair is complete.

Additional Tips

* If the floor is stuck and you cannot pry it loose, you can try using a hammer to gently tap on the pry bar. * Be careful not to damage the cabinet or the floor when removing or reinstalling the floor. * If you are not comfortable removing the floor yourself, you can call a plumber to do it for you.