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How to Install a Kitchen Faucet
Whether replacing a broken fixture or as part of a remodel, follow these steps to install your new kitchen faucet.
The first step is to choose the faucet that matches your kitchen decor. Always read the manufacturer's instruction concerning how to make the necessary connections. Ensure that you have all the required parts and tools on hand. The faucet should come with a rubber gasket to seal the space between the countertop and the faucet. If not, use plumbers' putty. Place the faucet in its proper location. Secure the faucet in place with the large plastic nuts using a plumber's basin wrench. Do not over tighten plastic nuts.
Now use the appropriate length flexible supply line that has a braided steel covering to connect the water supply lines to the faucet. Make the connection to the water line first. Flush the line so sediment and debris don't reach the faucet. The flexible line has a larger connection on one end that attaches to the faucet. The smaller, 3/8th in. fitting connects to the water supply line.
The next step is to connect the sprayer. Use the supplied gasket or putty to create the seal between the decorative ring and the countertop. Secure the ring in place with the washer and plastic nut. Slide the sprayer through the ring and connect it to the faucet. Test your new faucet. Use a bucket to catch the water if a drain line is not installed.
