How to Install or Replace a Kitchen Faucet

How to Install or Replace aKitchen Faucet

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Install or Replace a KitchenFaucet

The process of hooking up water lines seems anti-climacticcompared to the bulk of the work-getting the faucetassembly seated in place.

Kitchen faucets comein two main types.

3-Hole1-Hole

Kitchen faucets comein two main types.

3-Hole1-Hole


3-Hole :

This installation has a more traditional feel. The faucetruns through the centre hole.

Separate hot and cold valves flank the faucet, hot onleft, cold on right.


1-Hole :

This installation has a more modern look.

A deck plate covers all of the holes: the two flankingholes are completely covered up, since they will not be used,and the centre is left open to accept the faucet assembly.

We will be discussing this 1-hole deck plate method in thisarticle.

1-Hole :

This installation has a more modern look.

A deck plate covers all of the holes: the two flankingholes are completely covered up, since they will not be used,and the centre is left open to accept the faucet assembly.

We will be discussing this 1-hole deck plate method in thisarticle.


Affix Deck Plate to SinkAffix the deck plate to the sink

with clear silicone sealant.

The purpose is not to providestability for the faucet (thishappens later), but to seal theplate and prevent water frominfiltrating underneath.

Water that gets under the deckplate can seep through the holesand get moldy and disgusting.

Affix the deck plate to the sinkwith clear silicone sealant.

The purpose is not to providestability for the faucet (thishappens later), but to seal theplate and prevent water frominfiltrating underneath.

Water that gets under the deckplate can seep through the holesand get moldy and disgusting.


Insert Faucet Assembly ThroughHole in Deck Plate

One hand, hold together thegrouping of hoses coming out of thefaucet assembly and insert into thecentre hole.

Other hand is holding the faucetassembly itself.

One hand, hold together thegrouping of hoses coming out of thefaucet assembly and insert into thecentre hole.

Other hand is holding the faucetassembly itself.


There should be three linesHot water supply lineCold water supply lineHand sprayer line

Hot & Cold watersupply line


Insert Gasket and Rings OverSupply Lines

Different kitchen faucets willhave different means ofattaching to the sink

Rubber gasket and metalwasher as high as possible, untilthey reach the bottom of thesink. Hold them in place withone hand.

Different kitchen faucets willhave different means ofattaching to the sink

Rubber gasket and metalwasher as high as possible, untilthey reach the bottom of thesink. Hold them in place withone hand.


The case of this faucet, threepieces run up the supply line:

Rubber gasket (top)Metal washer (middle)

Locking plate


Push these three pieces, inthis order, up both supply linesand the dishwasher line.

Push the rubber gasket andmetal washer as high aspossible, until they reach thebottom of the sink.

With the other hand, screwthe locking plate clockwise upthe threaded shaft of the faucetassembly.

Working under the kitchencounter

Push these three pieces, inthis order, up both supply linesand the dishwasher line.

Push the rubber gasket andmetal washer as high aspossible, until they reach thebottom of the sink.

With the other hand, screwthe locking plate clockwise upthe threaded shaft of the faucetassembly.


Secure and Tighten Screws onMetal Ring Plate

The locking plate is nowthreaded onto the faucet shaft.

Grab the supply lines withone hand and gently jiggle backand forth.

Keep jiggling as you tightenthe locking plate by hand until itis finger-tight.

Tighten the screws on thelocking plate with thescrewdriver.

The locking plate is nowthreaded onto the faucet shaft.

Grab the supply lines withone hand and gently jiggle backand forth.

Keep jiggling as you tightenthe locking plate by hand until itis finger-tight.

Tighten the screws on thelocking plate with thescrewdriver.


Tighten Nuts on Supply LinesConnect the supply lines from your house to the supply

lines on the faucet assembly.

Tighten as hard as you can by hand. Then, with anadjustable wrench, give each nut an extra half turn.


Connect Hand Sprayer LineConnect the hand sprayer line

from the house to the line on yourfaucet assembly.

Screw the sprayer hose ontothe hose nipple on the bottom ofthe faucet.

Hand-tighten the hose nut, thentighten it a quarter turn furtherusing a basin wrench or a pair ofslip-joint pliers.

Test the faucet by turning onboth hot and cold water andletting run for about a minute.

Connect the hand sprayer linefrom the house to the line on yourfaucet assembly.

Screw the sprayer hose ontothe hose nipple on the bottom ofthe faucet.

Hand-tighten the hose nut, thentighten it a quarter turn furtherusing a basin wrench or a pair ofslip-joint pliers.

Test the faucet by turning onboth hot and cold water andletting run for about a minute.


Kitchen faucets are much more than just functional necessitiesof delivering water, but supply a design element. Than faucetsare easy to use, reliable, and have that class and elegance thata lot of homeowners are looking.


There are lot design available in the market of kitchenfaucet.

There are different kinds of fixtures available in themarket to choose from, that differ in quality as well asprice.

When you are planning to buy a kitchen faucet, the firstthing you should consider is the quality.

Kitchen faucets are available made with differentmaterials and finishes that include stainless steel, brass,and chrome.

Different Types of KitchenFaucet

There are lot design available in the market of kitchenfaucet.

There are different kinds of fixtures available in themarket to choose from, that differ in quality as well asprice.

When you are planning to buy a kitchen faucet, the firstthing you should consider is the quality.

Kitchen faucets are available made with differentmaterials and finishes that include stainless steel, brass,and chrome.


Different Kitchen Faucet


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