Bathroom Accessories & Equipment

The opening move to getting started with your new faucet projection is getting the information commotion the job.  You need to consult the web and/or educational books to be sure that you have all that you need to make this process happen. Once you have all your information compiled and feel ready to undertake your home improvement project, you need to look at all the different faucet manufacturers for the best quality for the money you are willing to spend.  You will would like to purchase a faucet that’s durable, as well as, blending well with your existing bathroom accessories.

Your next step in this process would be to remove the old faucet. To do this, you will need to shut off your water system either under the sink or at the main water-supply valve.  The hot and cold water supply tubes will need to be loosened.  At the faucet stem, loosen and remove the compression nut with a basin cock wrench or tube wrench.  To remove the faucet now, all that you need to do is remove the nut holding the faucet to the sink.

Chrome-plated brass hardware may start to decay after time so you may wish to change that as well.  A bucket should be placed below the drain to contain excess water still in the drain.  A new stopper may attach to your new faucet. If this is the case, you might like to change that also.  This will give you a consistent look on your new design.

You will need to wrap your faucet stems with a thread sealer. Don’t worry if your faucet did not come with a rubber gasket.  A bead of caulk will do the trick.  Tighten these nuts by hand. Make certain that you apply thread sealer to the close off valve threadsBe careful not to over-tighten the nuts.