Are medicine cabinets standard size?

Medicine cabinets are typically from 20 to 22 inches high. Widths can vary from 15 inches to fit a single-basin vanity to 40 inches for a double-basin vanity. Two types are available: Recessed: A recessed medicine cabinet fits inside a hole cut into the drywall or plaster.

How do you remove a recessed medicine cabinet from the wall?

For either type of cabinet, ask a helper to hold up the cabinet as you pull it from the wall. For a recessed cabinet, you may have to use a putty knife to loosen any caulk around the cabinet’s perimeter. Disconnect the electrical wiring, if any, from the cabinet and then pull the cabinet completely off.

How do I know what size medicine cabinet to buy?

When choosing the right medicine cabinet size, consider the width and height of your sink or vanity.

1. For smaller sinks and vanities 18 to 24 inches wide, a 15 x 24-inch medicine cabinet is a good fit.
2. For compact vanities 30 to 36 inches wide, a 20 x 24-inch medicine cabinet is a good fit.

Can you use toothpaste to fill in holes in the wall?

Use Toothpaste to Fill Holes. Toothpaste is a great alternative to spackling if you have a hole in your wall smaller than 1/4 inch. Try to find a toothpaste close to the color of the wall, then squeeze the paste into the hole and wipe off the excess with a putty knife or playing card.

What kind of paint do you use on a medicine cabinet?

You’ll want to tape and cover any surface you don’t want paint on. That takes the most time. Then you’ll want to make sure you have a spray paint that is meant to protect and will last. I would HIGHLY recommend Kilz as a primer (if necessary) and then Rust-oleum for the actual color followed by a clear coat.

Are medicine cabinets a standard size?

No one size is standard. Medicine cabinets range from 14 inches wide (for recessed models) up to 65 inches wide for wall-mount installation over double vanities.