If your faucet is beyond repair then it's time for an upgrade.

It's an easy repair that's well worth the effort. Most kitchen and bath faucets today are deck mounted, meaning that they are attached to the sink or the countertop through precut holes. Usually if you have a faucet from an older home, it could be mounted on supply pipes protruding above the sink instead of the sink itself.

Whatever type of faucet you have, changing from a wall mount to a deck mount faucet is a big job. It involves rerouting pipes and holes in the wall. There is no need to start a huge project when you can just choose an updated style of a wall-mount faucet.

Before shopping for a wall mount faucet you need to measure the distance between the pipes and the diameter of the supply pipes. Choose a faucet that is as close to the size of your old one as possible. This is easy if you are using an online store because you can have the old unit in hand while talking to them.

You will find that there are a large number of brands to choose from. Try to find a faucet of high quality made by a reputable company. Also ask to make sure the manufacturer offers repair kits and replacement parts for the faucet.

Before doing any work, make sure the water at the fixture shut off valve is turned off. When removing the wall-mount faucet use a tape-wrapped wrench. This prevents the fittings from being stripped. You may need to add a small amount of oil if the fittings won't budge.

When installing your new faucet, be sure to read the instructions completely before starting. Lay out the parts and make sure you are not missing anything before you begin. Be sure to put on all the washers and gaskets before making connections. Make sure that you also use pipe joint compound or pipe tape to prevent leaks. Lastly, test the connection slowly and tighten any loose connections.

And there you have it. An easy upgrade that can really make a difference in the look and value of your house.

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It’s an easy repair that’s well worth the effort. Most kitchen and bath faucets today are deck mounted, meaning that they are attached to the sink or the countertop through precut holes. Usually if you have a faucet from an older home, it could be mounted on supply pipes protruding above the sink instead of the sink itself. Whatever type of faucet you have, changing from a wall mount to a deck mount faucet is a big job. It involves rerouting pipes and holes in the wall. There is no need to start a huge project when you can just choose an updated style of a wall-mount faucet. Before shopping for a wall mount faucet you need to measure the distance between the pipes and the diameter of the supply pipes. Choose a faucet that is as close to the size of your old one as possible. This is easy if you are using an online store because you can have the old unit in hand while talking to them.

You will find that there are a large number of brands to choose from. Try to find a faucet of high quality made by a reputable company. Also ask to make sure the manufacturer offers repair kits and replacement parts for the faucet.

Before doing any work, make sure the water at the fixture shut off valve is turned off. When removing the wall-mount faucet use a tape-wrapped wrench. This prevents the fittings from being stripped. You may need to add a small amount of oil if the fittings won’t budge.

And there you have it. New faucets are an easy upgrade that can really make a difference in the look and value of your house.

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