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Overview:
This project will show you how to install a new faucet. Changing your faucets can update the look of your kitchen and bath. Modern faucets come in many beautiful styles and are a simple way to redecorate.
Materials:
faucet, penetrating oil, silicone caulk or plumbers putty, flexible supply tubes
Tools You'll Need:
6-in-1 putty knife, 8" adjustable wrench, 6" slip joint pliers
Before You Begin:
The most common types of faucets are compression faucets and mixing faucets. The compression faucet gives water pressure by twisting on and off. It is most commonly seen as dual handled sink fixtures. The mixing - or washerless - faucet has a knob or lever that controls both water flow and temperature. Make sure to turn off the water at the faucet lines before you begin.
Barbara's Tips:
When tightening the supply tubing to the shutoff valve, hold the valve still with another wrench to prevent it from turning or slipping out of place.
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Step 1: Remove the Old Faucet
Remove the water lines with an adjustable wrench or 6" slip joint pliers. Use the penetrating oil to loosen the mounting and coupling nuts (located underneath the sink) and use a basin wrench to remove them. Unscrew the tailpiece mounting bolts and remove the faucet.
Step 2: Clean and Prep
Using the putty knife, scrape the old putty away from the surface of the sink.
Step 3: Install a New Faucet
Before ing the new faucet into the sink's holes, apply a bead of silicone caulk or plumber's putty to the base of the faucet. Make sure the base of the faucet is parallel to the back of the sink and then firmly press the faucet down to seal it to the surface of the sink. Wipe away any excess caulk.
Step 4: Secure the Faucet and Restore Water Supply
Connect washers and nuts to the tailpiece, using a basin wrench. Attach the supply tubes to the tailpiece and use the basin wrench to tighten the coupling nuts. Connect the supply tubes to the water source at the shutoff valves suing compression fittings. Tighten the nuts first by hand, and then, using a wrench, tighten them 1/4 turn more. Turn the water back on and feel free to wash up! You did it yourself!
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