How to Replace a Faucet From Canadian Tire
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You can easily update your bathroom or kitchen by installing a new faucet.
Heres what youll need for the job:
•A faucet wrench or Install/removal tool (http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?bmForm=form_endeca_search&quick_search_term=faucet+wrench)
•An adjustable wrench (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/Wrenches/AdjustableWrenches.jsp)
•Slip-joint pliers (http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?bmForm=form_endeca_search&quick_search_term=Plumbers+slip-joint+pliers)
•Teflon tape (http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?bmForm=form_endeca_search&quick_search_term=Teflon+tape)
•A multi-bit screwdriver (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/HandTools/MultiTipScrewdrivers.jsp)
•Work light (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/Lighting/WorkLights.jsp)
•Plumbers putty or silicone (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/Plumbing/PlumbingTools.jsp)
•Putty knife (http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?bmForm=form_endeca_search&quick_search_term=Putty+knife)
•… and your new faucet
First start by turning off the water supply to the faucet. Look under the sink and locate the two shut-off valves for the faucet.
If your house is older you may have to shut off the water supply where it comes into your house.
Clean out the cabinet to give yourself room to work.
Check the condition the valves and supply lines. You may need to replace these if they are leaking.
Open the faucet to release any pressure.
Remove the old faucet by detaching the waterlines. They may be flexible or rigid.
Use a small bucket to catch any water left in the waterlines.
If there is a pop-up drain plug loosen the retaining nut and slide the actuator off the pop-up lever.
Next using the faucet wrench or the socket set remove the mounting nuts holding down the old faucet.
Lift out the old faucet.
Assemble the new faucet according to the manufacturers instructions.
Seal the faucet with either plumbers putty or silicone caulking. In this case use silicone caulk because the countertop is cultured marble. Apply a generous bead of silicone caulk around the base of the new faucet. This will keep water from seeping into the cabinet.
Place the new faucet on the sink feeding the tailpieces through the holes in the sink.
Slip the new friction rings over the tailpieces and install the mounting nuts turning them finger tight.
As the new faucet is tightened down some putty or silicone will squeeze out. Carefully remove the excess with paper towels or rags for final clean-up.
Attach the supply lines to the new faucet hand tight. Use a ¼ of a turn with the faucet wrench to tighten the connection. Don’t over tighten the connection — you could