Tips for Removing a Recessed Medicine Cabinet

Recessed medicine cabinets make the most of the space in your bathroom. When you want to replace recessed medicine cabinets, there are things you can do to make the job go more smoothly.

The Sink

In most cases, recessed medicine cabinets are over the bathroom sink. If you let the cabinet slip as you remove it, then the mirrored door can shatter on the porcelain. This will leave shards of glass all over the floor and fittings, which can be potentially dangerous. It’s also possible that the cabinet could crack the sink.

The best way to avoid this is to drape a large, thick towel over the sink to act as a cushion. Place a board on top of that. It should be wide and long enough to sit comfortably on the sink. That way, when you pull the cabinet out, you’ll be able to rest it on the board before lowering it to the floor.

Lights

If your cabinet has lights, turn off power at the breaker, then unscrew the bulb in the light in the cabinet. Remove any covering on the light fixture so you can access the wires. Using a sharp knife, cut the wiring very cleanly.