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Installing a center-set faucet
One of the most common types of bath faucets is a center-set faucet. These are available in a wide selection styles and prices, and are generally easy to install. The steps below describe how to properly install most common center-set bath faucets.
Tools:
Materials:
Available only at your local store:
Plumbers Putty or Silicone
Caulk
Follow These Steps
Step One
| Seal around the lavatory openings with plumber's putty or silicone caulk. |
| Apply a bead of plumber’s putty or silicone caulk around the faucet openings. |
Step Two
| Place faucet gasket. |
| Slide the gasket over the tailpieces so that it is between the sink and the base of the faucet. |
Step Three
| Set the faucet. |
| The valves should fit into the hole spacing in the sink. If they don’t, you purchased the wrong set, and you’ll need to return it. |
Step Four
| Hand-tighten the basin nuts. |
| Thread each, alternating from one nut to the other to draw the faucet body evenly over the gasket. Don’t tighten all the way. |
Step Five
| Center the faucet body. |
| Measure or visually center the faucet body on the lavatory. |
Step Six
| Hand-tighten the basin nuts until they're snug. |
| Install the pop-up drain. Connect the water supply lines, turn on the water, and test for leaks. |
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