If your bathroom taps are looking a bit shabby, or you simply want to upgrade the style of the room, changing them is a great option. Not only is it easy to do, but subtle changes like this can actually make a big difference. There’s lots of beautiful designs on the market as well – from the intricate and elegant, to the bold and minimalistic. So, in answer to the question; can I fit my own taps? You most certainly can, and here’s how…
Let’s begin by providing some general information on removing your old taps. This will ensure you don’t delay the process by running into issues further down the line.
Make sure the water is off before you begin. Removing the old tap is generally easily, although the retaining nut keeping it in place can often be tricky to reach. Hopefully a spanner will do the trick. If not, you will need to get your hands on an adjustable basin wrench. If you are finding the nut difficult to release, spray it with WD40 and this will help you to release it.
The way in which you remove and install new taps all depends on whether you have single taps or mixer taps. We’ll talk you through both below…
Let’s begin with mixer tips. These either have a flexible pipe or a solid copper pipe, which will be roughly twelve inches long. Unscrew these from the water pipe by using a footprint wrench. Once you have done this, use the former advice in order to unscrew the retaining nut, which is tightened against the metal holding collar. You should then be able to pull the old taps out.
After this, you will be able to install your new taps. Before attaching the tap to the sink, you will need to fit the pipe tails to the tap. Once you have done this you can tighten them and you’re good to go.
Finally, when it comes to single taps, you will need to unscrew the nut that holds the water pipe to the tap and then the back nut holding the tap to the sink. You’ll be able to pull the old tap out after this.
You can then attach the new tap. It will likely come with anti slip washers. If not, use a bit of silicon to bed them in.
Hopefully you now have a thorough understanding of how to install taps in your bathroom. The only slight differentiation is between single taps and mixer taps. Nonetheless, if you follow the advice provided you shouldn’t experience any difficulty.