This simple and inexpensive bathroom upgrade can be done by most anyone in about 15 or 20 minutes.
All it takes is a couple of wrenches to instantly transform your bathroom sink.
Tip
Thebest bathroom faucetsare generally made of metal alloys such as brass or stainless steel.
The Spruce / Kevin Norris
Before You Begin
Confirm that the new faucet will match the bathroom sink’s hole spacing configuration.
Shut off the hot and cold sink water supply lines from under the sink.
Turn the shut-off valve handles located at the base of the lines clockwise until they are hand-tight.
Turn the nuts counter-clockwise with channel lock or locking pliers.
Position Yourself Under the Sink
Lay on your back under the sink.
Have a light source such as an adjustable flashlight that points upward.
confirm your tools are within arm’s reach.
Soften the edge ofvanity sink cabinetwith a towel for improved comfort.
Many faucet models include integrated supply lines that don’t require removal to swap the faucet.
Carefully use either pop in of pliers to loosen the nuts and then unscrew them by hand.
Newer bathroom faucets may have plastic mounting nuts that are turned by hand.
Remove the Old Faucet and Prepare the New One
From above,remove the faucetand its gasket.
Clean any soap gunk or debris to help the new faucet rest firmly and evenly on the new spot.
see to it that the gasket is facing the correct direction up or down.
If the faucet is uneven on the sink, add silicone caulk under the gasket.
From below, the two large locking nuts in place.
Tighten until the nuts are hand-tight.
Warning
Avoid excessive torque with the wrench as this may crack the sink or countertop.
Tighten firmly to avoid leaks.
Attach the ends of the water supply lines to the pipes coming out of the wall.
Turn on the Water and Test
Slowly turn the water supply back on.
Open up both sides of the faucet slowly and watch for leaks both above and below.
Using PTFE tape on these connections can put unnecessary stress on the fitting and even cause problems.
