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  • This DIY Basic, brought to you by Symmons, will provide tips on making a updating a bathroom faucet.
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    There are a wide variety of faucets on the market, which one you choose depends on the hole configuration of your sink.

    • A sink with one hole will require a single hole, all-in-one faucet (figure A).

    • Sinks with three holes that are set a standard four inches apart are common. A center-set faucet (figure B) will work best.

    • If the holes are set wide apart, choose a widespread faucet with two handles (figure C).

    • Vessel sinks can rest above the counter top and may allow for a faucet that mounts to the wall or even the floor.

    • Gooseneck and low-Roman spout designs are popular, so are ceramic and chrome handles or even child-friendly levers.

    • If you’re also replacing the sink, it’s easier to install the faucet before the sink is in place.

    • Plumber’s putty forms a good seal between the faucet and the mounting surface.

    • Wrapping plumber’s tape around the threads of the faucet valve makes it water-tight.


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