How to Install a Basin Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide for DIYers

Hello friends! Are you interested in installing a new shiny faucet in your bathroom? Don’t understand how to do that, no problem! We’ll be there to support you no matter where you are in your journey, Koala. Next, we will demonstrate to you how to install a Koala basin faucet— do it yourself. 

So here is: The Gathering Tools and Supplies

In order to begin this fun project, you need to prepare some key tools and supplies. The smoother the countries are kissing, the easier it will be for the installation portion of the painting. Here’s what you need to do:

Needle nose pliers: Good for grabbing and turning things.

Adjustable wrench: You use this tool to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.

Basin wrench: A basin wrench is a specialty tool that’s great for tight spaces under the sink.

Screwdrivers: You will need this to tighten screws.

Bucket — This is helpful for collecting any water that spills

Plumber’s putty: This tacky material will create a seal around the faucet.

Teflon Tape: Used to prevent leaking at the connections.

Your new Koala basin faucet: Koala bathroom wash basin faucet is what you will be installing.

Supply lines: These are the tubes that deliver water to your faucet. 

Removing the Old Faucet

Now that you’ve got all your Helpful Supplies, let’s get started! The first thing you must do is shut off the water supply. Below the sink, you can find the valves; turn them off. This is so important because you don’t want any water bursting out while you are working.

Then, it’s time to remove the old faucet and drain. For this step, you will need your pliers, basin wrench, and screwdriver. Just to be safe, have a bucket under the sink in case some water pours out. After you've removed the old faucet, clean the sink area. This will assist in getting the new faucet to sit well.

You will need to place plumber's putty at the base of the new fixture before placing it. This putty is to help seal the faucet to prevent water leakage. Once you’ve applied the putty, gingerly position the new faucet onto the sink. Remember to tighten the nuts that hold the faucet in place and wipe off any excess putty that squeezes out. 

Assembling the New Faucet

OK, now I’m going to assemble the new faucet! Follow the instructions that come with your faucet closely. This is extremely vital so you don’t skip any steps. Work slowly as you attach all the components such as the handle, spout and the water supply lines. Get that all pretty well meshes together.

When everything is hooked up, use your adjustable wrench to tighten all of the connections. That will help ensure that there are no leaks. Once you have everything nice and tight, you can turn the water supply back on. 

Step 1: Connect the Water Supply Lines

Next, after you’ve put the faucet together, it’s time to join the water supply lines. You will also need to have the Teflon tape available for the ends of the supply lines. This tape aids in sealing up tight and preventing leaks. Screw the supply lines on to the hot and cold valves that are below the sink.

Once you have secured the lines, use your pliers to tighten any loose connections if needed. There’s no screw holding all these wires together so the hot and cold lines are very important that they are tight and connected properly. So, spend time to do this to prevent any leaks that could lead to water damage down the line. 

Testing Your New Faucet

With everything connected now, let’s get to the fun part and test our new faucet! Open the water supply and test how Koala bathroom basin faucets operates. Look for leaks or splashes around the spout or handle. If you see any leaks, you might have to tighten the connections again.

The flow rate setting is something you can change if the water pressure in your faucet is high or very low. Before you start using the sink regularly though, it’s always good to double check for any leaks.

Congratulations! Congratulations you have now replaced a basin faucet by yourself! That’s quite an accomplishment. With this step-by-step guide by Koala, we hope you have a better insight into the process. Note: Always switch off the water supply and adhere to the guidelines cautiously to prevent errors. If you encounter any issues or are uncertain, don’t be afraid to call a professional plumber. Happy DIY-ing, and happy new faucet!