How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person

Single lever faucets were introduced during the 1950s and this type of plumbing fixtures allow control of water temperature with just one lever. The previous models used employ the use of two taps to separate hot and cold water.

How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person

How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person

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How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person

How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person

A single kitchen faucet lever is also very easy to operate especially during those hectic moments in the kitchen when you find yourself elbow deep in grease or soap.

Do you want to have this type of fixture on your kitchen countertop?

If so then you can purchase yourself one in the style and make you want and prepare to install it yourself. How?

The procedure is very straightforward and if you are handy with tools, you can pull this job by yourself without any hassle. What are the tools you need?

• The fixture itself
• A sharp knife
• Plumber's tape
• Rags and cleaner
• Two water supply hoses
• Silicone caulk and caulk gun
• An adjustable wrench
• A pair of pliers

Now the installation procedure:

1. Turn off the sink's water source which is usually found underneath. You'll see two valves: one each for the hot and cold water supplies, make sure to turn both valves off.
2. With the rags and cleaner, wipe the countertop clean. This will eliminate all matter or substance that would prevent a tight seal.
3. Check the bottom of the single lever faucet, to see where the inlets for water supply are. Then with your caulk gun, apply a thin layer of silicone caulk along the rim of the fixture's base edge.
4. Now mount the fixture on the countertop while making sure that the inlets are aligned with the countertop holes. Press the fixture down to keep it in place and properly bonded with the silicone.
5. Get under the sink and thread the retaining nuts onto the inlets. Tighten the nuts using the pliers.
6. Wrap plumber's tape around the inlet threads and the water supply valve threads.
7. You have two water supply hoses for both hot and cold water valves. Get one hose and attach the end with metal coupling to the water supply inlet. Tighten with the wrench. The plastic end should be attached to one of the water inlets at the bottom of the fixture.
8. Turn the water supply on.
9. Let the water run by opening the tap and check below the sink for leaks.

To avoid staining your sink, don't wipe away excess caulk. Instead, let it dry and cut it away using a sharp knife. Also, if you don't have silicone caulk, you may use plumber's putty. Be careful not to tighten nuts too much when installing a kitchen faucet lever.

How Do You Install a Single Kitchen Faucet Lever? Tips for the Avid Do-It-Yourself Person