Installing A Faucet Yourself? Follow These Expert Tips For Faucet Installation!

 

Today's faucets are easier to install than ever before. In reality, you can also buy hawks that mount absolutely from the top of the sink so you don't have to crawl underneath. But there are still things you need to know for a fast, simple and leak-free installation.

Here are our top ideas for assisting you with the next installation of a faucet.

Get Rid Of The Old Faucet First

Even with a basin wrench, it can be nearly impossible to break loose corroded nuts holding older faucets to the sink. If you don't care about wrecking the faucet, cut off the nuts instead. You can use either a rotary tool with a metal-cutting disc or an oscillating tool with a metal-cutting blade. Cut through one side of the nut. Then use a screwdriver to pry the nut away from the faucet body. You can also cut off other stubborn parts, like the pop-up drain assembly on a bathroom sink.

Use Silicone To Mount New Faucet

If the water is under the plug, the socket can be corroded or worse the countertop or the cabinet can be damaged. Many of the modern faucets have a gasket of some sort to create a seal between the faucet and the drain, but it is also a safe practice to add a bead of transparent silicone caulk to the bottom of the faucet and to the bottom of the gasket to ensure a good seal. In addition, silicone serves as an additive to keep the faucet from slipping around when the binding nuts are loosened. Clean out some silicone that oozes out.

Upgrading The Supply Lines

One of the toughest aspects of building a new faucet was linking the supply lines so that they didn't leak. However the new-style braided jacket connectors have gaskets installed into each end that make ties nearly foolproof. They cost more than all the old-style connectors, but they're worth every cent. You don't need to crank the nut close enough for a successful seal. Only thread it finger-tight and then apply a half-turn with a wrench. So spare the headaches and replace the old supply lines with the new stainless steel ones.

The Shutoff Valve

You will also unlock it by loosening the packaging nut somewhat if the shut-off valve is jammed open. This relieves pressure on the valve stem and allows you to turn the valve more easily. To avoid leakage along the valve stem, retighten the valve stem nut just enough.

Turn The Aerator Off

Inside the pipes and valves, playing around with piping also dislodges minerals or other material that has built up. Disable the aerator before turning the water back on to keep the material from clogging the aerator into your fresh faucet.

Wrapping Up

In this article, we gave you the steps of installing a new faucet.

In case all of this seems a little overwhelming for you, we highly recommend getting in touch with Horizon Plumbing for faucet installation in Ottawa.