How To Remove Bathroom Medicine Cabinet With Lights

How to Remove a Bathroom Medicine Cabinet With Lights

Bathroom medicine cabinets with lights are convenient and useful, but they can also be tricky to remove. If you're planning on remodeling your bathroom or simply want to replace your medicine cabinet, follow these steps to safely and easily remove the old one. ### Tools You'll Need * Screwdriver * Putty knife * Hammer * Pry bar (optional) ### Step 1: Turn Off the Power Before you start, make sure to turn off the power to the bathroom at the circuit breaker or fuse box. This will prevent you from getting shocked when you remove the cabinet. ### Step 2: Remove the Doors Most medicine cabinets have doors that are held in place by screws or clips. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws or push on the clips to release the doors. ### Step 3: Disconnect the Wires Once the doors are removed, you'll need to disconnect the wires that power the lights. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the wire nuts and then pull the wires apart. ### Step 4: Remove the Mirror The mirror is usually held in place by a few screws. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws and then carefully lift the mirror out of the cabinet. ### Step 5: Remove the Cabinet The cabinet is usually attached to the wall by a few screws or bolts. Use a screwdriver or wrench to remove the screws or bolts and then carefully lift the cabinet off the wall. ### Step 6: Patch the Holes Once the cabinet is removed, you'll need to patch the holes in the wall. Use a putty knife to apply a thin layer of spackling paste over the holes. Once the spackling paste is dry, sand it smooth and paint over it. ### Tips * If the cabinet is particularly heavy, you may need to use a pry bar to help you remove it from the wall. * Be careful not to damage the walls or the cabinet when you're removing it. * If you're not comfortable removing the cabinet yourself, you can always hire a professional electrician to do it for you.