Should Bathroom Vanities be Mounted to the Wall?
If you're remodeling your bathroom, you undoubtedly have a few concerns. The big question: Is it necessary to mount a bathroom vanity to the wall. Since a freestanding vanity isn't likely to move, there is no need to attach it to the wall while installing one. However, the immediate answer is quite different, and we will go into more detail about this below. Do Vanities Need to Be Mounted to the Wall? The straight response is almost always YES; you should attach your vanity to the wall. In addition, there should be no space between the back of the vanity and the wall. This serves to conceal and safeguard your plumbing. The plumbing generally runs through the wall behind the sink, covered by the vanity's cabinet. Without being anchored to the wall, a vanity could move over time or as a result of an accidental collision. If that occurs, the plumbing may be stressed because the sink is connected to the vanity and pipes. Your supply lines and drainpipes may bend, which...