How To Replace The Bathroom Sink Faucet

Replacing a bathroom sink faucet is a relatively simple plumbing task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can easily replace your old faucet with a new one and give your bathroom a fresh, updated look.

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following tools and materials:

Adjustable wrench
Basin wrench
Plumber's putty
Teflon tape
New faucet

Once you have gathered your tools and materials, you can begin the replacement process. The first step is to turn off the water supply to the sink. You can do this by turning off the valves located under the sink. If your sink does not have valves, you will need to turn off the main water supply to the house.

Next, you need to disconnect the water supply lines from the old faucet. Use the adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the water supply lines in place. Once the nuts are loose, you can remove the water supply lines from the faucet.

Now, you need to remove the old faucet from the sink. Use the basin wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the faucet in place. Once the nuts are loose, you can lift the faucet up and out of the sink.

Before you install the new faucet, you need to apply plumber's putty to the base of the faucet. Plumber's putty is a type of sealant that helps to prevent leaks. Apply a bead of plumber's putty around the base of the faucet, and then insert the faucet into the sink.

Once the faucet is in place, you need to tighten the nuts that hold it in place. Use the basin wrench to tighten the nuts until they are snug. Do not overtighten the nuts, or you could damage the faucet.

Now, you need to connect the water supply lines to the new faucet. Use the adjustable wrench to hand-tighten the nuts that hold the water supply lines in place. Once the nuts are hand-tight, you can use the adjustable wrench to tighten them an additional quarter turn.

Finally, you need to turn on the water supply and check for leaks. Turn on the valves under the sink, or turn on the main water supply to the house. Check the base of the faucet for leaks. If you see any leaks, tighten the nuts that hold the faucet in place until the leaks stop.