Bathroom Faucet Chrome Widespread
Replacing a bathroom faucet is a bit more daunting than, say, changing your shower head. But despite the number of steps involved, it's actually not as hard as it seems. Whether you're looking to replace an outdated style, are in need of an upgrade, or simply feel like switching it up, here's how to replace your current bathroom faucet with a brand-spanking-new one. The steps below will ensure your new faucet is ready to go in no time!
Materials:
- New faucet
- Adjustable wrenches (in different sizes)
- Rubbing alcohol or all-purpose cleaner
- Rag
- Plumber's tape
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How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet:
- Determine the type of faucet designed for your sink, which will have one, two, or three holes and be center-set or widespread.
- Buy a new bathroom faucet that will fit your sink design.
- Gather your materials: adjustable wrenches (one big and one small), rubbing alcohol or all-purpose cleaner, a rag, and plumber's tape.
- To remove the old faucet, start by turning off the water supply using the valves underneath the sink
- Clear any items stored under the sink to make the faucet parts easier to reach.
- Place a bucket under the pipes to catch any water spills.
- Once the water supply is off, turn on the faucet to drain any remaining water in the pipes.
- Disconnect the hot and cold water supply lines to the faucet.
- Remove the nuts under the sink that secure the faucet using an adjustable wrench.
- With a bucket nearby, use a wrench to unscrew the slip nut on the P-trap pipe.
- Disconnect the lift rod.
- Pull up the old faucet assembly from the top until it clears the sink.
- Clean around the faucet holes and old drain with rubbing alcohol or all-purpose cleaner and wipe with a rag.
- Place the gasket over the faucet holes.
- Place the flange over the drain hole in the sink and screw the tailpiece to the flange.
- Tighten the tailpiece nut and gasket.
- Attach the tailpiece to the P-trap and tighten with the wrench.
- For extra security, wrap plumber's tape around the tailpiece to make it more leak resistant.
- To install the new faucet, put the gasket on first.
- Insert the faucet through the matching holes and tighten the nuts.
- Attach them by hand, then tighten securely with a wrench.
- Attach the lift rod to the drain tailpiece.
- Reconnect the water supply lines.
- Turn on the water using the valves underneath the sink.
- Test the cold and hot water taps.
- Check all of the new connections for leaks above and below the sink.
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Bathroom Faucet Chrome Widespread
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