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Faucet installation is not as hard as you think. In fact, many home improvement sites and resources simply recommend that you do it yourself. Do remember though that every DIY project requires some basic knowledge. You also need to have the ability to follow instruction to the letter. Here are some things you should know about installing faucets.

Bottom or Top

These days, faucet choices are more confusing than installation itself. There are just so many faucet designs and several types that you could easily get confused. Like many consumers, you could just be tempted to make a decision based on design alone. A design of your choice however may not specifically fit your needs or your sink. Check if the holes in your faucet correspond to your sink. Determine too if you prefer a top or a bottom mounted faucet.

Bottom Mounted Faucet

Bottom mounted types are held in position from under the sink. From there, you only have to manually thread the mounting nuts to the tailpiece and install the washers. Next, put the escutcheons in place with a little plumber’s putty. You can then position the handles on top.

Top Mounted Faucet

Many home owners prefer top mounted faucet installation. To make it even more less of a chore, you can get a top mounted faucet with a gasket of its own. A gasket will be all the security you will need to ensure that a faucet is tightly in place. An alternative to a gasket would be to use plumber’s putty. After smearing the putty, you just have to put the faucet in after which you can go on with washer and mounting nut installation.

Supply Lines

Faucet replacement does not often involve line replacement as well. If your old supply lines are functioning well, all you have to do would be to connect the hot and cold lines to the designated faucet lines. Do make sure the right lines are connected. After everything is done, check your work for loose nuts. If you re sure that everything is in its right place, you can turn on the water control to see if there are any leaky parts.

Remember that the real key to installing faucets is the instructions. Some faucet models may already include manual instructions for installation. If they do not, you can easily locate the instructions online. Do make sure though that the instructions you are following are perfectly matched to your type of faucet and connection.

Faucet Tips

There seems to be no big deal to installing your own faucet. Sometimes the real challenge is in going through the pre installation concerns. You have to consider for example your faucet design based on whether you will be placing it on your kitchen sink or in the bathroom. Some designs are simply meant for one or the other.

Another faucet related consideration would be the space. A small kitchen sink and a small bathroom would look better with small faucets. You could also opt for wall mounted faucets to maximize the use of your small space.

Another concern would be your handle preferences. Double handles can help you mix hot and cold water more accurately. Those who are always in a hurry though would do better with single handle faucets that function with a single twist or flick.

Anyone can handle faucet installation. You just have to make sure that you have taken care of all your faucet pre installation concerns.

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