How to Build a Bathroom Vanity Around a Baseboard Heater

Use the tape measure to measure the size of the heater and determine the distance it will stick into the vanity installation area. Adjust the measurements of the project if it is greater than four inches in depth or height of the interference.

Set two 1/2-by-24-by-24-inch plywood boards on the working surface and use a saw to cut 6-by-6-inch squares out of one corner of each board. Align the boards, which are the sides of the vanity, so that they are parallel to each other and resting upright on a long, thin side with their cut sections in the same corner.

Slide another 1/2-by-24-by-24-inch plywood board against two of the uncut ends of the side boards. Drill through this board, which will be the top of the vanity, and into each side board, making four evenly spaced holes in each board for a total of eight holes. Put 2-inch wood screws in the holes and use a drill to fasten them securely.

Set a 1/2-by-18-by-24-inch plywood board against the other end of the side boards, on the side from which a section was removed. Space this new board so that the removed section is still open and the new board, which is the bottom board, is even with the edges of the side boards. Drill three holes through the bottom board and into each side board. Attach the boards together with 2-inch wood screws.

Position a 1/2-by-6 1/2-by-24-inch board between the side boards so that it butts against the bottom board and is even with one of the cut lines of the side board. Drill two holes through each side board and into this board, which is the vertical heater cover board. Set 2-inch wood screws in each hole and attach the vertical heater cover board.

Repeat the process with a 1/2-by-6-by-24-inch board, butting it against and perpendicular to the vertical heater cover board and along the other cut edge of the side boards. Drill two holes through each side board and into this board, which is the horizontal heater cover board. Fasten the board to the side boards with 2-inch wood screws.

Rotate the vanity if necessary so that an open section of the frame with the section removed is facing upward. Position a 1/2-by-18 1/2-by-24-inch plywood board over the frame, keeping the heater section open. Cut out any holes necessary for pipes using a saw. Line up the edges of the plywood, which is the rear board, so that they are even with the side board edges. Drill four holes through the rear board and into each side board. Set 2-inch wood screws in place and tighten them.

Flip the vanity over. Position a 1/2-by-24-by-25-inch plywood board over the frame. Slide two side-mount cabinet hinges between this board, which is the door, and one of the side boards. Drill through each of the hinge attachment holes, lifting the door if necessary, and attach the hinges to the door and side board using 1/2-inch wood screws.

Hold the vanity in position and mark any areas that need removal due to sinks, pipes, etc. Cut out these areas with a saw.