Diy Changing Kitchen Sink Faucet

Tighten with a wrench.

Diy changing kitchen sink faucet.

Microfiber cloths step 1. Remove the soap. Shut off the water. Match faucet to sink openings most sinks have three holes for the faucet and a fourth for an accessory such as a sprayer or a soap dispenser.

Unscrew and remove the bolts that held the old faucet into place. Remove the old faucet supply lines image 1 which will expose the holes in the sink. You can buy plugs for unused holes but they usually don t match the sink. It s easier to install the faucet straining basket and disposal before the drop in.

Count the number of holes that are being used by the faucet. The faucet shown in the picture is held in place by two plastic nuts one on each side and by a long shaft nut in the middle. Drop the new sink into the opening. Trace the opening of the countertop with a.

Required tools for this how to replace a kitchen faucet project 4 in 1 screwdriver adjustable wrench hammer handsaw pipe wrench slip joint pliers tube cutter wrench set. Apply a line of silicone caulk around the countertop opening. Install the sink fixtures. Connect the faucet supply lines by wrapping teflon tape around the supply line and then screw on the water supply line.

Climb under the kitchen sink and look where the sprayer and faucet are mounted figure 2. How to remove and replace a kitchen faucet step 1. But some faucets require only one or two holes and you may not want enough accessories to use the rest. The sprayer is held by another plastic nut.