How to refresh ensuite vanity?

Charlie24

Hi

We are needing to renovate our bathroom due to some leaking. We are reusing as much as we can and have a lovely wooden vanity that we’ll use as a focus piece. We are also reusing the basin and waste. 
We have one problem with the vanity. When we wash our hands the water and hand wash drips down behind the basin and collects on the wood at the back. It is hard to get into that area to clean it and I’m concerned that the moisture will damage the vanity. I can see that there used to be some silicone between the upright and flat surface in this area, but this has deteriorated over time. 
I’d like to retain as much of the natural timber looks as possible, while also revitalizing the vanity and making it fit for purpose. 

    

Many thanks for your advice. 

EricL

Hello @Charlie24 

Thank you for sharing your question about upcycling your ensuite vanity. I suggest looking at this featured project - Upcycled mosaic tile table by @lifestylebymari. If you are looking to protect the surface of your timber vanity, tiling the surface is one option you can explore. You can extend this tiling feature to go up the timber splashback of the timber vanity. This will then protect the back and top surface of the cabinet. 

The rest of the vanity can then be sanded down back to timber and resealed or stained to your preferred colour. 

Here is a link to ideas and inspiration: 15 upcycled buffets 

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How To Upcycle Furniture

Let me call on our experienced members @daniknight4, @twocutekelpies, @ChrissyC and @TaylerMayd for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Eric