Changing Out A Bathroom Faucet

Drain the remaining water into the bucket.

Changing out a bathroom faucet.

Remove the old faucet. Turn them to the left counterclockwise to loosen them. Remove your existing faucet being careful not to damage the supply lines or sink. Put the new faucet in position placing the appropriate valves into their matching holes.

Remove everything from under your sink so you have. After you ve shut the water off turn on the faucet you re changing to make sure the water is actually shut off. If water continues to flow you have a faulty valve. Clean all the holes with rubbing alcohol.

With a bucket and towel handy. Note the type of faucet you currently have the connections and the space. Most sinks will fit. Most faucets are attached to the sink by locknuts attached to the tailpieces under the sink.

Next remove the flexible line from the shutoff valve. Unscrew the metal rim around the drain the drain collar from the pipe underneath the drain rim. Remove the faucet and supply lines. Turn off the hot and cold water shutoff valves under the sink.

Loosen the lock nuts to take out the old faucet. Replacing a bathroom faucet can be simple when you have the know how. When buying a faucet you need to make sure it ll fit your sink. Pick out a new faucet that meets the appropriate size and specifications for your sink.

Remove the new faucet from the packaging. Place the rubber or plastic gasket or gaskets as provided so it will fit between the faucet and the top of the sink holes. With a bucket handy use an adjustable wrench to loosen and remove the flexible extension from the faucet. Seal the edge with a thin layer of bathroom caulk.

Danny from the home depot walks through the installation of a new sink faucet in just. Your sink will have one two or three. Examine your old faucet and sink.