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a new faucet is a simple project and a great way to
upgrade the look of your kitchen or bathroom. You'll
need to spend some time under the sink making
connections and tightening nuts, so it's a good idea
to clear out any items stored there so you can work
easier. As you tighten nuts to secure the faucet, be
sure to pop back up top for a quick look to make sure
the faucet body is nice and square to the edge of the
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 Apply a 1/4
inch bead of plumber's putty (or silicone caulk, if your
sink is made of cultured marble) around the base of the
faucet. Insert the faucet tailpieces into the sink
openings. Position the faucet so that the base is parallel
to the back of the sink, then press the faucet down to
make sure the putty forms a good seal. |
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 From
underneath the sink, screw the metal friction washers and
the mounting nuts onto the tailpieces, then tighten them
with a basin wrench or slip joint pliers. Wipe away any
excess putty around the base of the faucet. |
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 Connect the
supply lines to the faucet tailpieces. Tighten the
coupling nuts with a basin wrench or with a pair of slip
joint pliers. |
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 Attach the
supply lines to the shutoff valves. Hand-tighten the nuts,
then give them an extra quarter-turn with an adjustable
wrench. To prevent damage to the tubes, it's a good idea
to hold the valve with another wrench while you tighten
them. Turn water on. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Connecting Faucets with
Supply Tubes
Installing a Water
Purifier
Replacing a Sink Sprayer
Removing Old Faucets
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