sareh
Cultivating a Following

How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

I am in a rental so limited to what I can do. I have a small laundry and wanted to add a bench too. Is there anyway that I can fit a bench top without drilling. I am sure that if I get a bench top and sit it on top of the washing machine it will probably slide down the broom cabinet side. How can I make this a bit more functional bearing in mind it is a rental and would want to dismantle it once leaving the property. 

 

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JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Hi @amelia2,

 

That sounds like a perfect solution that I wish I had thought of. Thanks for sharing.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

Jacob

 

amelia2
Growing in Experience

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Hi @JacobZ,

well I managed to finish the bench and sink cover (minus oiling as that will take a couple days). Absolutely love it 😊 Before BeforeMaking the bench over the washing machine Making the bench over the washing machineBench finished Bench finishedMaking the slide out sink cover Making the slide out sink coverSink cover finished Sink cover finishedWhole project + my doggo Whole project + my doggo

Dave-1
Community Megastar

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Afternoon @amelia2 

Nice solution and a bunch more space to play with! :smile:

 

Dave

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Great work @amelia2!

 

I can't wait to see it once you've finished up oiling.

 

Jacob

 

sareh
Cultivating a Following

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Amelia,

 

I really like this idea.  I may have to put a laundry sink cover on now also.  Was that just a slab to sit on top that can be easily removed?

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Hi @sareh,

Allow me to tag @amelia2 so they are notified of your question.

 

Hopefully she will respond soon.

 

Jacob

 

amelia2
Growing in Experience

Re: How to add laundry benchtop in a rental?

Hi @sareh 

yes it’s just a slab that sits on top of the sink and slides off. I just measured the sink then measured where the taps were and used a hole saw and jigsaw to make cutouts for the tap and washing machine hose. Then place on top of the sink and slide it in

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