How To Make A 48 Inch Bathroom Vanity

A bathroom vanity is an essential piece of furniture in any bathroom. It provides storage for toiletries and other bathroom essentials, and it can also serve as a decorative element. If you're looking to build a custom bathroom vanity, a 48-inch vanity is a great option. It's a large enough size to provide ample storage space, but it's not too large that it will overwhelm a small bathroom.

Building a 48-inch bathroom vanity is a relatively simple project that can be completed in a weekend. The most important part is to ensure that you have the right tools and materials for the job. Once you have everything you need, you can follow these steps to build your own custom vanity.

### Materials:

- 1 sheet of 3/4-inch plywood (48 inches x 24 inches) - 1 sheet of 1/2-inch plywood (48 inches x 18 inches) - 1 sheet of 1/4-inch plywood (48 inches x 12 inches) - 1 1/4-inch x 48-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 48-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 42-inch pine board - 2 1 1/2-inch x 42-inch pine boards - 4 1 1/4-inch x 42-inch pine boards - 1 1/4-inch x 24-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 24-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 18-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 18-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 12-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 12-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 6-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 6-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 3-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 3-inch pine board - 1 1/4-inch x 1 1/2-inch pine board - 1 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch pine board - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 48-inch tempered hardboard - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 18-inch tempered hardboard - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 12-inch tempered hardboard - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 6-inch tempered hardboard - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 3-inch tempered hardboard - 1 piece of 1/4-inch x 1 1/2-inch tempered hardboard - Wood glue - 1 1/4-inch wood screws - 1 1/2-inch wood screws - 1 1/4-inch finishing nails - 1 1/2-inch finishing nails - Sandpaper - Paint or stain - Clear finish

### Tools:

- Circular saw - Miter saw - Drill - Countersink bit - Screwdriver - Hammer - Nail set - Sandpaper - Paintbrush or stain brush - Clear finish brush

### Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut the plywood pieces to size. The top of the vanity will be made from the 3/4-inch plywood. The sides and back of the vanity will be made from the 1/2-inch plywood. The shelves will be made from the 1/4-inch plywood. 2. Assemble the frame of the vanity. The frame will be made from the 1 1/4-inch x 48-inch pine board, the 1 1/2-inch x 48-inch pine board, the 1 1/4-inch x 42-inch pine board, and the two 1 1/2-inch x 42-inch pine boards. 3. Attach the sides and back of the vanity to the frame. The sides and back will be attached to the frame using 1 1/4-inch wood screws. 4. Install the shelves. The shelves will be installed using 1 1/4-inch wood screws. 5. Attach the top of the vanity to the frame. The top will be attached to the frame using 1 1/2-inch wood screws. 6. Finish the vanity. The vanity can be finished with paint, stain, or clear finish.

### Conclusion: Building a 48-inch bathroom vanity is a great way to add storage and style to your bathroom. With the right tools and materials, you can easily build a custom vanity that meets your specific needs.