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.

• 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

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.

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.

Enjoy the Vanity at a fraction of the cost of buying new; while being environmentally friendly and upcycling an item you no longer have use for.