How To Change Bathroom Sink Taps

Get under your basin and unscrew the nut that locks the basin to your old tap.

How to change bathroom sink taps. It involves removing taps and when fitting a new bathroom sink will require you to fit basin taps as well to help you do this check out our guide on replacing basin taps here or watch this video. Begin with the hot tap which should always be on the left side as you look at it from the opposite end to the taps. Attach the new tap making sure its nice and tight. One thing to note is that this section of the guide is for replacing like for like basins for example a full pedestal basin with another full pedestal basin.

The mixer tap is most commonly found attached to kitchen sinks and also baths and in the case of bath mixers they can sometimes also feature a shower hose known as a shower tap. This is the tap connector these come in two sizes 1 2 inch for basin taps and 3 4 inch for bath taps. Then pluck off the rubber washer with needle nose pliers. Remove the screw or nut and rubber washer from the bottom of the tap stem.

This is the securing nut which holds the tap to the basin this is called a top hat nut or flange nut. Unscrew the nut from the bottom of the tap and place the tap into the hole in the bath. Many tap stems have a small nut or screw that holds the rubber washer in place at the bottom. Firstly unscrew the the nut holding the water pipe to the tap.

Turn off the water supply to the bathroom taps. How to replace a basin tap step 1. Three hole mixer tap. Install your new tap.

Next unscrew the back nut holding the tap to the sink basin. If the area of the water supply connection is too limited for using the slip joint pliers use a basin wrench to accomplish this step. Turn off your water. First you need to turn off the water supply for both hot and cold taps from the mains.

Changing or fitting taps is a lot easier with the correct tools 1. Loosen the water supply line on the water tap. Make sure the water is turned off at the mains before fitting your new bath taps. This video also shows how to use split click centralising wash.

Http www ultimatehandyman co uk forum1 shows how to replace old basin taps with a new pair. If you find this use a screwdriver or adjustable pliers to remove the screw or nut. Ensure it s at 90 degrees to the rim of the bath. You should then be able to pull the old tap out.