How to Install Your Own Faucet

Here are some simple instructions for installing a bathroom faucet.

First we need to begin with what we need to get started. You can print this list to bring to your local hardware store.

Supply List:

• Faucet
• Teflon Tape
• Plumber’s Putty
• Penetrating Oil

Tools List:

• Basin Wrench
• Screwdriver (Phillip’s Head and Flathead, just to be safe)
• Putty Knife
• Pipe Wrench
• Adjustable Wrench
• Safety Glasses

Now you are ready to get started! If you have never done this before, set aside about four hours to get the job done.

Safety First!

1. Keep your safety glasses on when you are under the sink
    
2. Where is your main water shut off? Don’t get started unless you know where this is.
    
3. Another item you might need is a small bowl or bucket to catch any drips

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step One
First, turn the water off to the faucet you are working on. Then turn on the hot and cold water in your sink to get rid of any residual water.

Step Two
Locate the hot and cold supply tubes to the faucet and remove them.

Step Three
Remove the faucet itself with your basin wrench, unscrewing the nuts underneath the faucet. You might need to use some penetrating oil at this point to loosen the nuts a bit. After you have removed the faucet, use your putty knife to scrape away any putty or caulk left over from the last installation.

Step Four
If your new faucet didn’t come with gaskets to seal it to the sink, spread some plumber’s putty to seal it up. Tighten the nuts under the sink, while making sure everything is aligned until it is secure.

Step Five
Next we need to use the Teflon tape to wrap the inlet fittings. Now we can install the hook-ups. Fasten them to the faucet with the help of your basin wrench, then, using an adjustable wrench, fasten them to the shut off valves.

Step Six
We’re almost done! Loosen the aerator from your faucet’s spout, and open the water shut-offs. Turn the water on for a few minutes. If there are no leaks, you are all set. Tighten the aerator back in place, and you are finished.

Congratulations! You just did it yourself!



 

 

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