Install IKEA vanity

[@calmlife-quickcalmdownvide4057]

From a single mom, Thank you for this video! I did it thanks to you! 🎉

[@Dito.Gancini]

You covered right away the best piece of information about the distance between the wall and drawers. IKEA should list that on the first page. Thankful for this.

[@gogodesu4305]

Excellent walkthrough! Informative and "straight forward" as you like to say. I'm feeling very inspired to try this myself. One observation in regard to the shut off valve and drain pipe clearance for the drawers. I believe you were correct the first time when you said the clearance was 4". You later said it was 3.5" at the 17:10 mark of the video. But as you can see, you measured from the lateral support and not the wall which would actually give you more leeway. A 1/2" doesn't seem like much but as you said, this is a very tight install and a 1/2" can make all the difference depending on what you're set up is like.

[@fbomb11967]

Best video on this ikea install I've seen. I'll be doing this soon, you made it look so easy with your great tips.

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks Appreciate the kind words

[@dougbrown1797]

Mike Its not not bad you'll do fine!

[@fixerofthings]

The legs on the U shaped piece for the overflow are long so that you can trim it to length. at about 20:28 where the overflow is connected you can see how the tube is distorted and putting pressure on the tailpipe. Trimming the top leg of that tube would allow it to line up correctly.

[@rafars2246]

best video on how to do it by far.

[@gabrielvarona2569]

Excellent video. Very informative and helpful.

[@jobaecker9752]

Adding this same exact combo to a bath remodel this week! We're about to do the stud wall and plumbing rough-in; came here hoping to find some basic help, but this is over the top great! The horizontal reinforcement stud is a great idea, and because of this info, we'll frame to match the edge fasteners of the cabinet. Thanks again!

[@dougbrown1797]

Jo, Thanks for the kind words- you could not of made a better choice for the $. Good luck..Let me know how it works out!

[@mburns1679]

perfect. my handyman needed to see this.

[@750MaximX]

Just doing the same sink now. Previous comments about drawer rails are good, using a different head on the mounting screws. The type shown here don't trap the keyhole plate against the bracket.

[@AM._..]

Mr Doug! Thank you so much for such a big big help. Saved me lot of trouble.

[@dougbrown1797]

Many thanks Mr Adeel

[@germanalfaro8204]

Great Video!! Let’s hope the person installing for us can make it happen!!

[@abrahamespinoza7346]

You are the most straight forward guy Ever. Lol

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks appreciate the kind words

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks!

[@mossy723]

Excellent video, thanks a ton Doug.

[@dougbrown1797]

Tim-Thanks for the kind words - Hope your vanity tuned out great!

[@marleneguth6261]

Thanks, was having trouble installing and you made it easier! thanks

[@dougbrown1797]

Marlene- Thanks for the kind words.....db

[@fahmywaleed]

Excellent video thanks, i am trying to fit mine what I don't have is the wall drain pipe adapter that connects the wall drain to the ikea pipes where did you get this and what diameters if you can paste a link i would appreciate it

[@baldvale5418]

Thank you for posting this video. Can you please tell me if the sink can be screwed to the wall? i'm sure that I saw some hole's under your sink for fixing it to a wall. Or is just fixing the sink to the cabinet with silicone safe enough? Thanks in advance.

[@edifeldman7531]

Extremely helpful! Thanks so much!

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks edit

[@ralphaddison9128]

Excellent video ! I’ve been a contractor for 35 yrs it’s so different than standard plumbing, thank you again best video I’ve seen !

[@fletchlivesdaily348]

Great vid, easy to follow. Thanks

[@didgeproject]

what size fitting did you use for the shutoff valves (the part that connects to the faucet hoses)?

[@here330]

Thanks. Super helpful. Wonder what moen faucet you used and accompanying shower head ?

[@anastasiakurdia1268]

Thank you! How would one go from cold and hot water pipes sticking out of the wall to the same pipes having shutoff valves? (17'07" to 18'27")?

[@spmarx]

Great video. Thank you so much for the effort!

[@dougbrown1797]

Shane Thanks for the kind words!

[@don.kowalski]

very nice, thanks for a great video, i was really struggling with the drain thing.

[@dougbrown1797]

All good! Thanks for the kind words!

[@glacierbox]

Excellent tutorial...Thankyou for your detailed effort.

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

What will fail are the brackets that are screwed into the vanity

[@stretch551]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks Erin

[@alternativeharvey7]

Very important.. water lines MUST do a full 90° out of the wall otherwise it won't clear. In other words you can not use a straight shut off valve. I just found this out the hard way

[@TroutGravyWithPancakes]

At 21:48 you can see the overflow is now a p-trap, very very bad.

[@er5490]

How should it be? I'm getting ready to do this too. Thanks

[@DKS01Gaming]

Well done. Are you going to do more videos?

[@dougbrown1797]

Yes..Stay tuned the base cabinet one will be out soon

[@requa407]

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[@Paul-sw6lv]

Thanks for sharing this Doug. How high are your waste and water lines from the floor? I have the chance to redo the plumbing and want to make the install as easy as possible. Thanks!

[@johnwarfn]

This is a great video! Thank you for uploading.We are installing a 31" godmorgon cabinet in the right corner of the bathroom. I'm wondering how we get it to fight tightly. If the sink top overhangs on the side I imagine I will have to move the cabinet away from the wall a slight amount? Also, we want a tile backsplash. Do we tile around the sink after it's installed or before? Thanks again.

[@dougbrown1797]

John- You are correct..you'll probably have to move it out slightly or cut it into the wall and blend it with the tile...Either way it should look fine.......

[@qanzap3313]

Can u still turn one of your shutter valve?

[@bustopninja4520]

I know this is an old vid but thanks. I recently got a Godmorgon on clearance at IKEA. You may have had an easier go with those support screws by not having the slide rails attached.

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

how much was it on clearance? I picked up the godmorgan 31 inch for about $229 a week ago (Jan 10, 2021)

[@bustopninja4520]

@@modernvintagelifestyles when we got it last summer it was $25 for the dark, dark grey.

[@modernvintagelifestyles]

@@bustopninja4520 wow! Great deal!

[@monisamontoya413]

What is the name of the Ikea drain assembly today for vanity with drawers. The Rinnen is no longer listed.

[@naciofan11]

Simple and adequate for the purpose

[@CarpeDiem-xo7zu]

Good video thanks. Im doing 3 of these drain/waterline installs for their floating vanities on Saturday for a nice little side job. Ive watched a few videos on these vanities and yours helped a lot. Take care. What kind of pipe was inside the wall though? How did you connect that adapter going to inside the wall?

[@Cheranetube]

I had the problem that the drain stopper kept getting stuck, and I couldn't remove it (after a bit of use). I think I'll try to remove the fancy stopper and just get a normal rubber plug... it's not worth the hassle (unless there's something I'm really missing here).

[@madrivershow]

Hi! great vid .. I am installing this sink and cabinet combo .. my wall drain is bigger than the ikea pipes .. what is the connection you fitted to your drain? thanks!

[@dougbrown1797]

It should be 1 1/4 just go to your local hardware store and get a reducer piece to join the two. You should be fine!

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

Or even use a fridge or washer machine valve box that sit inside the wall

[@SandraZ227]

Thanks for the vid. Question: my hubby and I wanted to have this mounted at 36 inches from floor ( with three 12 inch legs attached to the front). Do you know why ikea recommends 29 7/8 as max height?? Any idea what could happen if we installed 36 in?

[@dougbrown1797]

29 7/8 is the universal height before vanity top is installed...I see no problem with you putting it at 36 inches. It could just be tough if you have any little people (i.e.: kids) in the house......Also don't forget about re-sell, Buyers may be turned off with that high of vanity.

[@SandraZ227]

thanks!

[@p.delgado8112]

great vid. im installing the 39" vanity of the Godmorgon. the brakets will not line up with the studs. You had mention about a mounting braket? how will that work?

[@dougbrown1797]

First...Are you using legs on it? That will help with the weight and support. Second you can drive mounting screws through the back support into the studs.....Thirdly some molly bolts won't hurt......Just get some screws into some structural support.

[@dougbrown1797]

P.Delgado...That bracket along the top would be great points to lock it down onto the wall- Find the studs behind that....

[@kileyreed4226]

Are you able to reach the water shutoff valve if need with the drawers in place?

[@dougbrown1797]

Yes - Made sure of that

[@jimdobbin8]

Hi Doug, where can I obtain the plumbing kit for the flat drain so it clears the top drawer?

[@jimdobbin8]

IKEA said they don't sell any plumbing pipes (kit).

[@dougbrown1797]

Its included

[@dougbrown1797]

It is included in the vanity with the top

[@condor4679123]

All fine unless until your client wants non silver taps and fittings then you are screwed...

[@barblundgren498]

My vanity drawer has come out of alignment. How can I adjust it?

[@Michael_Courtney]

On a bigger Godmorgon where standard studs don't align with the Ikea attachment points, what do you do? Do you have to tear open the wall and reinforce? What about a metal strapping with holes in it you put into the studs and then connect the Ikea attachment brackets to using anchors?

[@dougbrown1797]

I like your idea with the metal strapping just make sure you still hit the supports...Tearing open the wall may be your best bet and if you have any plumbing issues you can address it at the same time also Good luck

[@nadajoey1]

well done video!

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks Joey!

[@giedriusstankevicius]

No need to put silicone on the front board as the sink sits only on the side boards. See the instructions.

[@carbinmind]

Thanks and great tutorial, but I keep thinking that I am listening to Tom Green put together an Ikea sink. :) He has the same voice as Tom Green.

[@dougbrown1797]

LOL..That guy is funny ...Thanks

[@sharonmaclennan890]

You do not show the top view where you screw the sink/drain connection together which is the most critical part of the process.

[@creditrepairwizards]

WARNING: do NOT put the drawer sliding tracks on BEFORE the unit is bolted to the wall. Put the drawer tacks in LAST!

[@dtom1145]

Would have been useful if the camera was moved to show what you were doing above the sink top!

[@David.Horne72]

great vid. Thanks

[@dougbrown1797]

No problem- Thank you

[@opiz400]

super tight fit don't see how you can shut off hot water supply ... ikea should have made drawers shorter

[@mic01]

that overflow hose is really bad, should be more flexible.

[@er5490]

I'm getting ready to install this too. What does this mean?

[@webuiru]

Что за шайбы

[@justice4g]

godmorgon bitches

[@MrMalzers]

This dude is all buisness.

[@dougbrown1797]

Thanks Manuel

[@tublisvaj8966]

I don’t shop at ikea it junk

[@9416daveb]

Thanks for sharing this Doug. How high are your waste and water lines from the floor? I have the chance to redo the plumbing and want to make the install as easy as possible. Thanks!