Signs It's Time to Replace Your Vanity

May. 20, 2022
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When should I replace my old vanities? If you've lived in your house for a while and you've always had the same bathroom vanity, it can become a bit of an eyesore. While your vanity may still be usable, if the following signs exist, it's a sign that you may need a new vanity.


You want to sell your home

Have you decided to remodel your home to increase its overall value? A good place to start is the bathroom. On average, bathroom remodeling has a 64-68% return on investment. Don't underestimate the impact of a bathroom when touring a home; it can make the difference between selling or walking away a potential buyer.


Signs It's Time to Replace Your Vanity

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Mold and mildew

Mold is one of those issues you must address immediately - otherwise, it will spread to other areas of your home, including the surrounding walls and vents. Your bathroom vanity gets water from the faucet every day, so it's probably not surprising that mold is developing. The presence of mold can trigger allergies and asthma, which can be worrisome for family members with respiratory conditions. To solve your mold problem, you may need to replace your sink and vanity.


Outdated

Your renovation efforts will be dwarfed if they are not consistent. Sure, the rest of your home has been renovated to look modern and sleek - but if your bathroom still looks like it did in the 1970s, your hard work will be wasted. When renovating your home, don't forget the bathroom; it's a room that will be used every day.


Problems with plumbing

There's nothing worse for a homeowner than a bathroom plumbing problem - when you need to go, you need to go. If your sink is clogged with hair or other products, you won't be able to brush your teeth or wash your hands. Common plumbing problems can interfere with your daily life. Whether your fixtures are clogged, leaking or backed up, you need to fix the problem before it becomes a more costly one.


Signs It's Time to Replace Your Vanity

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Rusty pipes

If you drink tap water and notice discolored or strange-tasting water coming from your faucet, you may have a plumbing problem. homes built before 1950 often have lead pipes, which can lead to lead poisoning. If you need to replace your pipes, it's best to throw out the old vanity while you're at it. Then you can still enjoy safe drinking water and a stylish sink area.


Not the right size

Do you have a growing family, or does your spouse need more counter space than you do? Either way, if your bathroom vanity is too small, you'll face problems with clutter and items falling off its surface. You may have the opposite problem: your sink is larger than it needs to be and it's taking up space in your crowded bathroom. If your sink is too small or too large, consider purchasing one that uses your bathroom space more efficiently.


Obvious damage

Since your vanity is used and worn by water on a daily basis, it is inevitable that it will suffer some damage. Years of placing hot straightening irons on the surface can leave burn marks and other visual defects. Sometimes, cracks can lead to additional problems. If your dresser deteriorates, it could damage your flooring or other appliances. Rather than a quick fix or another call to the repairman, it's more cost effective to simply buy a new one.


Signs It's Time to Replace Your Vanity

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Lack of storage space

What if you want some extra under-sink storage space for your hair dryer, cleaning products or toiletries? Older vanities weren't always built for efficiency, and the storage department may lack them. Newer models will come with drawers, shelves and cabinets to help you better organize your bathroom.



Hand washing becomes especially important during a pandemic, and a new sink is the place to start.GOLD can help! Contact us for a quote!


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