What comes with a bathroom vanity?
What comes with a bathroom vanity varies by product: some ship as a cabinet with a top and sink already set, others as a cabinet only with the top, sink and faucet sold separately, and some as a wall-mounted cabinet. Check the specific listing for the exact configuration before buying.
| Vanity comes as |
Also plan for |
| Cabinet only |
Top, sink and faucet bought as separate items |
| Cabinet with a drilled top |
A faucet whose holes match the drilling |
| Top with a vessel bowl |
A taller faucet built for a vessel sink |
| Wall-mounted cabinet |
Wall support built to the mounting instructions |
Will the plumbing fit inside the cabinet?
A vanity's plumbing fits when the supply lines and drain clear the cabinet's back, whether open or closed, its inside depth and any drawer installed under the sink. Measure their height from the floor and how far they stand out from the wall, then compare those numbers against the cabinet you are considering before you buy it.
What to check on a vanity at pickup
At pickup, check a bathroom vanity's top for cracks near the sink cutout, the cabinet corners for square joints, and that the doors and drawers open and close fully. A full inspection walkthrough for cabinets and tops lives in the inspection guide; this is a short list for the vanity category specifically.
See the full bathroom range, and measure your space first with the measuring guide. The pickup planning guide covers the tape, blankets and help a vanity needs on the way home.
Pickup: 239 Lindbergh Pl, Paterson, NJ 07503.
Frequently asked questions
What do wall-mounted vanities need for support?
A wall-mounted vanity's own mounting instructions set out what the wall behind it needs to carry. Read those instructions in full before you buy the vanity, and have the wall checked against them if you are unsure it can meet what they call for.
Can I put a different top on a vanity cabinet?
Yes, if the measurements match. Match a replacement top's width and depth to the cabinet before buying it, and check that any faucet holes align with the faucet you plan on using. Measure the cabinet's top surface first and compare it with the new top's own width and depth.
Can vanity drawers get in the way of the plumbing?
Yes. Check a vanity's drawer depth and back panel against your existing supply lines and drain trap before buying it. Open the drawer fully and look behind it for the trap and supply lines before you buy. Measure the trap's clearance first.
Should I buy the vanity or the faucet first?
Buy the vanity first if its top is already drilled, since the faucet then has to match the holes already there; buy the faucet first only if you are choosing an undrilled top to be drilled later. Either order works as long as the hole count and spacing on both pieces match before installation.