How to Install a New Bathroom Faucet in 8 Steps

Learn how to upgrade your bathroom faucet the DIY way. You can do this.

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Time

An hour or less

Complexity

Beginner

Cost

$20-50

Introduction

Changing out your faucet may be just what your bathroom needs. Here we walk you through the easy steps to install a new bathroom faucet.

Tools Required

  • Adjustable wrench
  • Bucket and towels
  • Phillips-head screwdriver

Materials Required

  • New faucet

Project step-by-step (8)

Step 1

Turn Off Water

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Step 2

Remove Supply Lines

  • Open the faucet and let any water drain out.
  • Remove both hot- and cold-supply lines at the shut-off valves or the faucet using an adjustable wrench. Have a bucket or container nearby to catch any water from the lines. Keep a towel on hand for this as well.

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Step 3

Remove the Old Faucet

  • Not all faucets are secured to the sink the same way. Some have a large locknut from the underside of the sink, while others have a threaded rod with a nut securing it to a mounting plate on the underside of the sink. (See photo.)
  • From the underside of the sink, loosen the nut or nuts holding the faucet in place. Now remove the old faucet by pulling it up and away from the sink.

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Step 4

Prep Before Installation

Step 5

Install Deck Plate

Step 6

 Install the Faucet

  • Insert the supply lines and the shank of the faucet through the hole in the deck plate or sink.
  • From the underside of the sink assemble in order: 1. Rubber washer, 2. Brass washer, 3. Threaded locknut w/set screws. Hand tighten the threaded locknut.
  • Use a screwdriver to tighten the set screws on the locknut. Work your way around the locknut tightening the screws slightly each time until they are snug.

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Step 7

Connect Water Supply

  • Install the hot- and cold-water supply lines to the corresponding shut-off valve. Tighten with an adjustable wrench, but only until snug. Do not overtighten.
    • Pro tip: If the supply lines are too long, shorten the length by creating a loop in the line.

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Step 8

Turn On the Water

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