How To Build A Cabinet Around Sink

Building a cabinet around a sink can be a great way to add storage and style to your kitchen or bathroom. It's a relatively easy project that can be completed in a weekend, and it doesn't require any special skills or tools. Here are the steps on how to build a cabinet around a sink:

Materials You'll Need:

1 sheet of 3/4-inch plywood
1 sheet of 1/2-inch plywood
1 sink
1 faucet
4 cabinet hinges
1 knob or handle
Wood screws
Sandpaper
Paint or stain

Instructions:

1. Cut the pieces for the cabinet. The pieces you'll need are:

1 piece of 3/4-inch plywood for the cabinet base. The base should be the same size as the sink.
2 pieces of 3/4-inch plywood for the cabinet sides. The sides should be the same height as the sink, and their width should be equal to the depth of the cabinet.
1 piece of 1/2-inch plywood for the cabinet back. The back should be the same height and width as the cabinet sides.
1 piece of 1/2-inch plywood for the cabinet top. The top should be the same length and width as the cabinet base.

2. Assemble the cabinet base. Place the cabinet base on a flat surface, and attach the cabinet sides to the base using wood screws. Make sure the screws are countersunk into the wood so they don't protrude.

3. Attach the cabinet back. Place the cabinet back on the back of the cabinet, and attach it to the cabinet sides using wood screws. Again, make sure the screws are countersunk.

4. Attach the cabinet top. Place the cabinet top on the top of the cabinet, and attach it to the cabinet sides and back using wood screws. Countersink the screws as well.

5. Install the sink. Place the sink in the cabinet, and secure it to the cabinet using the mounting brackets that came with the sink.

6. Install the faucet. Install the faucet in the sink according to the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Attach the cabinet hinges. Attach the cabinet hinges to the cabinet sides and the cabinet door. Make sure the hinges are aligned so the door opens and closes smoothly.

8. Attach the cabinet knob or handle. Attach the cabinet knob or handle to the cabinet door.

9. Sand and finish the cabinet. Sand the cabinet to remove any rough edges, and then apply paint or stain. Allow the paint or stain to dry completely.

Your cabinet is now complete! Enjoy the extra storage and style it adds to your kitchen or bathroom.