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How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet DIY

Choosing the perfect kitchen faucet involves more than just aesthetic considerations that focus on a preferred finish and style. It’s a decision of functionality, rooted in selecting a faucet that will withstand the test of time, resist scratches and stains, and maintain smooth plumbing for years to come. The standard type includes faucets with no special features such as long hoses (pull-out/down), side sprayers, or touchless technology. When installing a kitchen centerset faucet, the following steps are a guide through the process. Keep in mind that different models might require different steps, so it is important to always consult the instructions that come with any purchased faucet. Be careful not to cross the pullout hose connection with the inlet supply lines as the tubes will interfere with the hose.

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Expect to need a basin wrench, adjustable wrenches, putty knife, plumber’s tape and putty. Read more about kitchen faucet pull out hose here. Use a basin wrench to loosen cut water lines from the faucet and loosen the retaining nut that holds the faucet base.

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You may also want to have some caulk and a caulking gun to really seal things up, but this isn’t always necessary. Drop down all the tubes supplied with your faucet, through the hole on top of your sink. Once the tubes are dropped through the sink, go beneath to secure the faucet in place with mounted hardware or nuts. You can tighten them using a wrench or pliers until you feel the resistance, be careful not to continue to tighten too much or you can cause damage to the sink and or faucet.

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Paying attention to a faucet size chart and measuring components before you buy them is crucial for a successful installation. Installing a new kitchen faucet is an easy DIY project that anyone with moderate plumbing experience can tackle.

STEP 6: Install the escutcheon (deck) plate.

If you do not have supply valves under your sink, you will need to turn off the water for your home. Once you have closed the water supply, open the faucets to remove the remaining line pressure. Next we removed the water lines and the old faucet completely (there’s two little nuts holding the faucet underneath the sink that can be loosened with a wrench). Assuming you’ve now determined the type of faucet and hit the DIY store to buy your new one, the next step is to get your tools together. You need a basin wrench, as well as a couple of adjustable wrenches.

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