Support Substructure - This is the most important aspect of the floating vanity. It will not be possible to provide the support necessary for a floating vanity without a significant structure providing the foundation. We recommend that any floating vanity application is mounted directly into a structural wall.
A floating vanity type is mounted with all of the weight being supported by your bathroom wall. Fads come and go, but great design stays true. This bathroom design variation is here to stay, as they look great and give you the advantages of extra space as well as more foot space than traditional standing vanities.
Floating Vanity Storage
To boost its storage capabilities, consider installing a shelf directly underneath the vanity to hold extra towels and baskets for smaller items. Or simply place large baskets on the floor below the vanity to quickly add storage.
Bathroom vanity units do not need to be attached to a wall, however, wall hanging vanity units are the most popular design on the market. And in small bathrooms in particular, space might dictate that the bathroom vanity unit will have to be attached to the wall.
Despite being fully finished furniture, free-standing vanities are actually more economical than built-in options. They're typically prefabricated and portable, so you can take them with you, even if you move. Versatility. Free-standing vanities come in all kinds of sizes, colors and designs.
Floating Bath Vanity Hold:
On average, a floating bath vanity can typically hold between 100 to 300 pounds of weight.
It is not essential to tile behind a wall hung bathroom vanity unit, but it is possible to do if that lines up with your personal preferences. Many would-be renovators will prefer to begin upgrading their bathroom by first tiling the wall before adding a bathroom vanity unit to complete the look.
The typical comfort height for the positioning of a floating bathroom vanity unit can be anything between 25-30 inches from the floor, or 635 to 760mm. Usually, vanities positioned on the lower side of this scale will feature a vessel sink, which will generally add on five or six inches atop.
Because they are raised above the floor, floating vanities make bathrooms look larger and help lighten the space, making them a great option for smaller baths and powder rooms. Light is able to bounce off the floor below, which makes the space feel more expansive.
Easier to Organize and Clean - Unlike having a base or edges from a freestanding bathroom vanity, cleaning and organizing your bathroom will be much easier and more practical.
Remember: The flooring materials need to be able to expand and contract based on seasonal changes in humidity. Note: Floating Floors can be installed under vanities with legs.
It makes your bathroom look bigger.
Floating the vanity means the flooring can extend all the way to the wall, which instantly makes a bathroom appear more spacious. And a wall-hung vanity creates more usable space for stashing pieces like a wastebasket or a scale. A little foot room under the sink goes a long way.
Considerations for Installing a Wall-Mounted Vanity
Wall-mounted vanities are attached to the wall, while freestanding vanities are not. There are pros and cons to each option, and the type of installation you choose will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
It isn't imperative to tile behind a vanity unit and whether or not you choose to do so depends entirely on your own preferences. Some homeowners choose to begin their bathroom updates by tiling the wall and then adding the vanity unit, simply because it suits them and it's how they would like to approach the project.
Generally, flooring contractors prefer that the cabinets go in first so that there is less possibility of the floor getting scratched. Cabinet installers like the floor to be in place so that the cutting and dust from the floor installation will not damage the vanity.
You can install vinyl plank flooring underneath a bathroom vanity (unless the manufacturer advises against this, for warranty reasons). But, generally speaking, bathroom vanities can be installed directly over the subfloor, so covering the area with flooring first seems like unnecessary work.
More floor space makes a small bathroom appear larger, and an effective way to achieve this is by installing illusion-inducing fixtures like a floating vanity or a pedestal sink. A floating vanity doesn't sit on the ground; it attaches to the wall (so it seems to float in space).
For every stud your bracket is attached to, your floating shelf can hold 50lbs. That means if you've got a three-foot shelf attached to two studs, your shelf can safely hold 100 lbs. If you've got a two-foot shelf attached to two studs, the same goes — it can hold 100 lbs.
Much like granite, quartz is very durable. It's waterproof, it doesn't require resealing, and it's resistant to stains and bacteria, making it the perfect countertop choice for your floating vanity in the high-traffic bathroom.
NKBA designers recommend a 30″ clearance between the front edge of a fixture, such as a vanity or toilet, and any other fixture or wall.