Bathroom Vanity Made From Upcycled IKEA Groland Kitchen Island

When building a bathroom in my unfinished basement, I decided to upcycle an IKEA Groland Kitchen Island that I had used for a Foreman grill in my previous condo. This helped save on the costs of the reno. I also was able to purchase the granite vessel sink during a sale for $100, and the American Standard Tall Vessel Sink Faucet as a clearance/unpacked item from my local Home Depot for around $50.

Supplies

IKEA Groland Kitchen Island
Miniwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
Miniwax White Wash Pickling Stain
Miniwax Polycrylic Protective Finish
Granite Vessel Sink
American Standard Tall Vessel Sink Faucet
P-Trap
Faucet Supply Lines
Pop-Up Drain
Plumber's Puddy
Clear Silicone

Step 1: Prepping the Vanity

The vanity was given a light sand all over, and a heavier sanding on the top to get rid of grease stains from its previous purpose of housing the foreman grill. My wife wanted the vanity lowered, so the legs were removed and few inches taken of the top of the legs, just below the drilled holes for the metal bars to hang items on the front and back. Two holes were drilled for the front bar and it would be used to use to hang a hand towel. The vanity was then re-assembled.

The table was first coated with Miniwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner which helps prevent streaks and blotches of the stain. Then the Miniwax White Wash Pickling Stain was applied. After the stain dried, approximately 4 hours, the Miniwax Polycrylic Protective Finish was applied, and recoated with a 2nd coat after 2 hours. This finish protects the vanity from water splashing from the sink.

The positioning of the granite vessel sink and faucet were determined and holes were drilled.

Step 2: Installing the Vanity

The vanity was put in place, and a bead of clear silicone along the back to attach to the wall. The granite Vessel Sink was siliconed to the top of the vanity. The basic plumbing was then performed. The pop-up drain was installed sealing with plumber's puddy; the P-trap installed, the Faucet installed, and water lines connected.