Replacement bathroom fixtures add a new look to old sinks.
Replacing a bathroom faucet not only improves the appearance of your sink, it also eliminates any leaks, drips or other problems you may have experienced with your old faucet. Hardware stores and home centers usually feature a wide variety of bathroom fixtures to choose from as well as the tools and materials you need to complete the task. Replacing an old bathroom faucet is a do-it-yourself project that can be accomplished in 45 minutes or less.
Instructions
1. Turn off the water supply to the bathroom faucet. Open the tap to release any water still in the pipe. Leave the tap open as you complete your work.
2. Remove the hot and cold water line fittings from the faucet using an adjustable wrench. Turn the fitting nuts counterclockwise.
3. Turn the faucet retaining nuts counterclockwise using a basin wrench to remove. Lift the old bathroom faucet up from the sink.
4. Clean any residue left from the old faucet from the sink using a plastic putty knife, tub and tile cleaner and paper towels.
5. Apply a thin ring of plumber's putty around each faucet hole in the sink.
6. Insert the new faucet into the sink holes and tighten the retaining nuts with the basin wrench. Do not overtighten the retaining nuts.
7. Connect the hot and cold water supply lines fittings to the faucet with the adjustable wrench. Tighten clockwise.
8. Restore water pressure to the new faucet and allow the water to run approximately 15 seconds to bleed air from the lines.
Tips Warnings
If you have an unusual sink in your home, check out an adjustable faucet designed to fit different sink styles.
