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[folsom44]

I am curious....has it been less expensive for people to pay someone to refinish versus just replacing the vanities? I don't know what labor costs are for refinishing??

[mrdavex]

I am curious....has it been less expensive for people to pay someone to refinish versus just replacing the vanities? I don't know what labor costs are for refinishing??

 

Since I refinished myself, I don't know what the labor costs for refinishing are.  I recall Home Depot offers a refinishing service for cabinets called nHance.

 

Replacing a vanity would involve demo of the countertop, sink, and existing vanity, and then the labor costs of reinstalling the new ones.  Plus if your bathroom could not fit a stock vanity, you would have to custom order.  IMHO, the floor package deals (Vanity + countertop + sink) you see at Home Depot or Lowe's may look good from a far, but feel quite flimsy up close.  If you were planning to replace the counter anyway, replacing the vanity probably wouldn't cost much more.  But if you were fine with your counter, then you could probably save by refinishing.  

[caligirlz]

 

IMHO, the floor package deals (Vanity + countertop + sink) you see at Home Depot or Lowe's may look good from a far, but feel quite flimsy up close.  If you were planning to replace the counter anyway, replacing the vanity probably wouldn't cost much more.  But if you were fine with your counter, then you could probably save by refinishing.  

And the reviews on those items are terrible.

 

I've had this discussion with my contractor, but haven't moved forward yet.

[Marfong]

so....I finally had the work done today. I had the banjo shelf cut off, the edge sanded, the mirror left intact & the wall touched up...and it looks great!! No need to hurry into a redo. I love my handyman, Matt Donato!
I'm also starting to think I really don't need a high end toilet. the Kohler Cimmeron is really nice!

I have same situation. Thinking about cutting shelf to accommodate new toilet. Are you able to post a pic of what you had done?

Thanks,
Robert

[camay2327]

We have the same situation.

 

When I had to change the guts inside the tank, I disconnected the water and actually unbolted the stool from

the floor and took it out.

 

I replaced the guts inside the tank, replaced the wax ring and put it back in and hooked it up.

 

Saved a lot of money.

 

I do hate the banjo top though.

[2 Aces]

We have the same situation.
 
When I had to change the guts inside the tank, I disconnected the water and actually unbolted the stool from
the floor and took is out.
 
I replaced the guts inside the tank, replaced the wax ring and put it back in and hooked it up.
 
Saved a lot of money.
 
I do hate the banjo top though.

You probably didn't have to unbolt entire unit from the floor. I had a problem couple years ago and just removed the tank portion and fixed the issue inside the tank and then reattached it. Unless you have a unit that is one solid, complete unit.

And, yes, whoever had the idea to extend the counter over the toilet wasn't thinking.

[caligirlz]

I have same situation. Thinking about cutting shelf to accommodate new toilet. Are you able to post a pic of what you had done?
 

I dont know how to post a picture. 

If you are on facebook or are willing to share your cell phone#, I'd be happy to send you the picture by IM.

 

I'm so happy I didnt waste my money on a high end toilet as well! 

[keyplayer]

Check Pacific sales for the Toto this weekend.  Memorial day sale.  They have had pretty good prices in the past.  That's not something that I would buy online either.  We  have installed 6 or them, 2 different houses.  Most came from Plumbing Unique (can't beat the customer service) but the have changed names. We haven't had a need for anything since the change.  It is still managed but the same person. Now called Premier Bath and Kitchen.  Pay attention to the details on the Drake.  It comes in different heights and water use amounts.  The taller height feels weird at first but it is great for old knees.