Replacing Pull Out Kitchen Faucet And Bath Vanity. Do you intend to replace your old and ugly sink? So in order to enjoy a refreshed bath vanity or pull out kitchen faucet you are expected to consider certain aspects. Choose a pull out kitchen faucet that needs openings of the same number as your old faucet. If it doesnt then you wont have to cut deep into the kitchen wall sheetrock but in fact you need to drill a deep hole in the top of the counter of the sink. After this try disconnecting the hose supply as well as the faucets. Ensure that you always protect your eyes while operating on the house remodeling projects.
Follow all the instructions that have come along with the faucets. They provide particular information that are required for handle and spout installation. Try inserting the spout and faucet from the above the kitchen sinks. Usage of plumber putty in order to seal them to the sink surface is highly recommended if they dont possess a sealing gasket. While installing contemporary vanity loosely place the gaskets, nuts and all the required hardware for the faucets. Then align try to align then above the kitchen sink and securely tighten them.
You have to wrap it at the extreme end of the tube made of copper situated under the kitchen faucets with the help of a Teflon tapes. The next step to install a bath vanity expects you to remove your current drain assembly. Discard your current drain assembly that also comprises of the sink stopper lift rod, and all the different parts that help in attaching the lift rod to sink stopper. Make sure you make use of a putty knife in order to scrape off the current putty. This knife also helps you remove the silicone at the opening g of the drain.
The next step to install a brand new contemporary vanity drain assembly is to attach a ring of the plumbers putty. You can also use silicone sealant for the drain opening and then try inserting the flange from above the kitchen or bathroom sink. Next connect the body of the drain to he flange .Use pipe wrench in order to securely tighten the faucet lock nut .Remove entirely the extra sealant after you are satisfied that the flange is placed in the drain hole tightly. Install the new stopper securely. To do so the lift rod has to be dropped via the hole in the sink faucet beneath the sink and connected to the strap of the lift rod. This is done with the help of thumb screw or all the hardware devices that comes along with the sink faucet.
Place the stopper above the kitchen sink into the kitchen drain. Insert these stoppers underneath the kitchen sink to control the rod horizontally via the hole that is located on the sides of the drain surface and further into the holes that are present beneath the stopper. To conclude ensure that everything is operating properly. Turn on all the valves that shut offs after the installation steps have been completed and the joints have been securely tightened.
