Diy Changing Kitchen Sink 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.

Diy changing kitchen sink faucet.

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. Connect the faucet supply lines by wrapping teflon tape around the supply line and then screw on the water supply line. Tighten with a wrench. Shut off the water.

Climb under the kitchen sink and look where the sprayer and faucet are mounted figure 2. But some faucets require only one or two holes and you may not want enough accessories to use the rest. 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.

It s easier to install the faucet straining basket and disposal before the drop in. Thread the sprayer hose in through the faucet attachment and down under the sink. How to remove and replace a kitchen faucet step 1. Install the sink fixtures.

Remove the soap. Drop the new sink into the opening. You can buy plugs for unused holes but they usually don t match the sink. Microfiber cloths step 1.

Remove the old faucet supply lines image 1 which will expose the holes in the sink. Apply a line of silicone caulk around the countertop opening. Unscrew and remove the bolts that held the old faucet into place. If the faucet has a separate sprayer.