How To Fit A Bathroom Sink Tap

A backnut will be supplied which can tightened to attach the tap.

How to fit a bathroom sink tap. Assemble and fit any required parts to the tap by following the instructions in the box. Before we start fitting the bathroom sink it s a good idea to turn off the water. Step 3 install your taps. Measure the new sink to make sure it fits the space.

Turn on the taps to release the pressure in the pipes and to drain the hot water cylinder. Once the taps are attached the supply pipes can be connected. Locate the stopcock and turn it clockwise to turn off the water supply. Position the tap into the sink hole.

Turn off your water. Assemble the sink tap and waste unit using the manufacturer s instructions. Remove your old tap. Attach the flexible tap connectors by screwing them into the base of the tap.

How to replace a basin tap. Place the correct seal between the tap and sink. Then use the supplied clips to fix the rim on the underside of the sink to the worktop using two on each side. Mounting plate for mixer tap seen from underneath a sink fixing your monoblock tap to a sink or bath the opening for a monoblock mixer is usually 26mm.

Beautiful taps and basin wastes are important. Switch your water supply back on. How to fit a bathroom sink step 1. It is possible to use copper piping to do this or push fit plastic fittings.

Loosen the nuts before removing the waste pipes and disconnecting the water pipes. This is the securing nut which holds the tap to the basin this is called a top hat nut or flange nut. All new sinks should come with a template of the mounting opening marking the location of the faucet holes including a cutout for the sink. Step 7 position the sink using either the supplied edging strip or a bead of silicone on the cut edge of the worktop.

Jump to a section of this post by clicking a link above. Place your taps into the holes in the bath or sink with the washers between the tap and the surface of the bath or basin. Changing or fitting taps is a lot easier with the correct tools 1. You can use the template to make sure the sink fits in the desired location.

Removing an existing basin. Turn off water supply valves. Whether you re replacing an old basin mixer tap or simply installing a new one this expert guide on how to fit a basin mixer tap will save you time and money. Install your new tap.

This is the tap connector these come in two sizes 1 2 inch for basin taps and 3 4 inch for bath taps. Whilst fitting a whole bathroom is best left to an experienced professional fitting a basin mixer tap is relatively simple if you are competent at diy.