How should you change a bathtub faucet?

Answer by  BlueCollarBri (118)

I see you got instructions already but wanted to mention that sometimes the older faucets had different sized water pipes so the hole that it installs into may not fit a newer faucet. You might want to remove the old one first and take it to the store with you.

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

Turn your hot & cold water-supply OFF. Remove your old-bathtub-faucet, probably remove handle with a screwdriver, faucet with a couple-of-wrenches (one to firmly-hold your-faucet or water-supply-pipes, other to loosen (2)fitting's-hex-nuts). Clean supply-pipe & new-faucet threaded-fittings with a wire-brush, and apply either teflon-pipe-thread-compound or teflon-tape to your-fitting-threads. Thread pipe-fitting-hex-nuts onto new-faucet, and apply bathroom-caulk between surface & new-faucet. Turn water ON.

Answer by  ClaudiaD (136)

Supplies you will need to change your faucet: Basin Wrench, adjustable wrench, supply lines, plumber's putty or silicone caulk, teflon tape and of course your new faucet. Your faucet will come with instructions that detail what to do with all of these materials. You will probably need pliers also.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well uninstall the previous one by unscrewing it and install the new one due to the directions mentioned on the pamphlet that is provided.

Answer by  mcr666 (362)

You will first want to make sure you turn off the water to your bathrrom. The faucet should easily unscrew and you can put another in its place.

Answer by  DanteWolfe (67)

First you turn off the water to the house, then unscrew the water lines from the faucet. After this, unscrew all nuts and screws holding it in place and replace.