Diy Changing Kitchen Sink Faucet

But some faucets require only one or two holes and you may not want enough accessories to use the rest.

Diy changing kitchen sink faucet.

Drop the new sink into the opening. 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. Apply a line of silicone caulk around the countertop opening. The sprayer is held by another plastic nut.

How to remove and replace a kitchen faucet step 1. Thread the sprayer hose in through the faucet attachment and down under the sink. Climb under the kitchen sink and look where the sprayer and faucet are mounted figure 2. Shut off the water.

You can buy plugs for unused holes but they usually don t match the sink. Trace the opening of the countertop with a. Microfiber cloths step 1. 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.

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. Connect the faucet supply lines by wrapping teflon tape around the supply line and then screw on the water supply line. Install the sink fixtures. Unscrew and remove the bolts that held the old faucet into place.

Under the sink add the weight and the connect the sprayer hose to the waterline with one click. Tighten with a wrench. It s easier to install the faucet straining basket and disposal before the drop in. Remove the soap.