Whether your home experienced a leak or your upstairs neighbors had a flood, there are multiple ways water damage to bathroom vanities can occur. Fortunately, according to the experts at Restoration Resources in Dayton, OH, the damage can often be repaired surprisingly easily. Here, they offer their top tips for homeowners who need to deal with this bathroom eyesore.

3 Ways to Handle Bathroom Vanity Water Damage

1. Nip the Problem at Its Source

First and foremost, fix the root cause of the water damage to make sure you won’t be continuously repairing and replacing your vanity. This might involve calling a reputable plumber to inspect your pipes and/or repair a leak.

2. Assess the Damage

Your inspection will help you determine the extent of the damage. If the core foundation of your bathroom vanity is affected, you’ll need to replace your cabinets. Over time, the weight of the countertop will cause your cabinets to weaken and collapse.

Also take into account the nature of the damage. If your issue was caused by a faulty pipe, excessive humidity levels leading to long-term damage, or a cabinet that is leaning or unstable, you will likely have to replace your cabinets completely.

3. Do Easy Repairs When Possible

Water damage restoration doesn’t need to be a long, involved project. Some easy fixes include:

• Peeling Veneer: If your veneer is peeling, all you need is a strong, contractor-grade wood glue to attach it back to the cabinet. This is best if only parts of the veneer are peeling. If you need to redo the entire finish, you’re better off buying a completely new vanity.
• Water Stains: With a little elbow grease, you can easily remove water stains from your bathroom vanity. Sand the affected area first, and then treat it with wood bleach before refinishing it.
• Base Damage: Use baseboard moulding for a quick, temporary cosmetic fix to water damage at the base of your vanity.

Miamisburg-based Restoration Resources has been providing biohazard cleanup and damage restoration services to Ohio residents for more than 60 years. They are a full-service construction company that specializes in fire and water damage restoration, mold remediation, 203k renovations, and a broad scope of residential and commercial remodeling services. Learn more about them online, or call (877) 347-3764 to discuss your project with a contractor.