Wall-Mount Faucet Installation: Rough-In and Planning
What wall-mount kitchen faucet installation requires: rough-in valves and supply spacing, finishing the wall, insulation, leak checks and a plumber.
Installation and Compatibility
Make sure a faucet fits before you buy it. This section explains sink hole configurations, deck and wall mounting, the measurements to take and routine maintenance, and when installation is a job for a licensed plumber.
Sink Hole Configurations: Matching a Faucet to Your Sink
How to match a kitchen faucet to your sink holes: counting holes, escutcheons for one to four hole setups, spacing for bridge and two-handle faucets.
Measuring for a New Kitchen Faucet: Holes, Clearance, Fit
What to measure before replacing a kitchen faucet: sink holes, hole size, deck thickness, clearance, spout reach and supply connections, plus install basics.
Kitchen Faucet Maintenance: Cleaning, Leaks and Aerators
A practical kitchen faucet maintenance routine: cleaning by finish, clearing aerators, finding drips and leaks, and when parts or a plumber are needed.
How to Measure Your Sink and Space for a New Faucet
A measuring routine before you buy a kitchen faucet: holes, deck thickness, backsplash and window clearance, sink depth and space under the sink.
Deck-Mount Faucet Installation: Steps and Checks
What deck-mount kitchen faucet installation involves: shutting off water, removing the old faucet, mounting, supply hoses, flushing and leak checks.