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.