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.
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.
Floating Bath Vanity Hold:
On average, a floating bath vanity can typically hold between 100 to 300 pounds of weight.
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.
Disadvantages of Floating Vanities
Floating vanities tend to have less storage space than freestanding designs because the cabinets don't go all the way to the floor. However, this can be mitigated with modular wall storage solutions that can be designed to coordinate with the vanity.
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).
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. The building code allows for a minimum of 21″.
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.
Even with that flexibility, floating vanities are typically installed with a 34” or 36” counter height. The increased height adds to the effect of the “floating” visual more than a lower 30” or 32” cabinet.
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.
Laminate is one of the most cost-effective bathroom vanity material types. These countertops are made from layers of plastic attached to a particle board. The good news is that laminate is notably effective at resisting stains, heat, chips, and cracks.
According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, vanity installation costs range from $300 to $3,800, with many homeowners spending about $1,500. For those who don't have the budget to cover a full bathroom remodel cost, replacing a bathroom vanity is an easy way to change the look and improve storage space.
Because quartz is more durable and easier to maintain than marble, it is a better choice for a bathroom vanity top. Quartz is a beautiful option to match any bathroom, and it will last for years. Quartz is also typically less expensive and easier to find.
Avoid using both alkaline and acidic cleaner because they will break down the bonds between quartz and resin and cause long-term damage to the surface. Harsh and acidic cleaning agents such as vinegar, lime, lemon are going to erode the sealant of the countertops' surface over time.
Stainless steel sinks offer a complementary look for quartz countertops and can bring out different colors and patterns in the natural stone. Stainless steel is durable and water-resistant. It's also easy to clean and lends an industrial, urban visual to your bathroom space.
A lot of floating vanities are 18'' deep rather than the standard standing vanities that are 21'' deep. With the narrow 18'' floating vanities your bathroom will look more minimalistic and therefore appear more spacious. For this very reason, narrow floating vanities are especially great for small space bathrooms!
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.
Replace the Bathroom Vanity Cabinet
For maximum room, replace your vanity cabinet with a cantilevered countertop or with a pedestal sink. Pedestal sinks can be self-installed and cost between $150 and $400. While pedestal sinks give you more floor space, keep in mind that your countertop space will shrink.
For a single vanity, the most popular widths are 24", 30", 36", 48", and for double vanities the most popular widths are 60" and 72", but start at 48". The standard depth of a vanity is typically around 20", but narrower options are available. The standard vanity height is 32", but ranges from 30" – 36".
Installation. Most vanity lights can be mounted with lights pointed up or down. Remember to mount the fixture with the lights pointed up for ambient lighting and pointed down for task lighting.