Good day Creekers,
I've been working on a "Master Bedroom Suite" remodel the last few months and have gotten to the Master Bath Vanity. I need some input from the SMC braintrust!
You'll see the area where the vanity is going - a 45* wall which has wall mounted faucets. The vanity is granite top, undermount sinks, and will be mounted (to the wall of course) about 10" above the tile floor. I will use stainless steel legs or Wenge legs in the front for added support. The interior shell is Pre-finished Maple Plywood from a local hardwood dealer. I plan on using Pocket Hole Screws for the fasteners.
Now the questions:
1) From the LEFT side of the bathroom photo: This is the area where I want a WENGE VANITY END to show as you enter the bath. I could go solid Wenge - but how do I allow for movement since the carcass is the prefinished maple ply? I'd rather have the grain going up & down....but horizontal may be safer? Maybe this is a non issue with the pocket hole system/
2) Secondly, I'd like to keep these "Face Frames" as thin as possible....(3/4") to give this a more furniture look. Any issues to be concerned about using pocket screws for this application. I would always try and drill from the underneath or less conspicuous area--- or bag this idea and use a brad nailer?
- If I go solid wenge sides, will the pocket holes give enough expansion room? A face frame of wenge will be in front for the drawers and doors.
- Is veneering these "show sides" an option? I could make the end carcass piece out of the maple ply - sand the outside - and then glue a 1/8" wenge veneer to it......??? Does this require a second veneer on the inside....or would the prefinished "factory laquer" keep it from warping. I don't have a vacuum bag, but I would like to try and veneer it......sounds like fun. Would heavy weights work just as well for this single panel?
Thanks all!