Bathroom Mixer Taps

Once in awhile, we get tired of the look of our home, most especially our bathroom. So when you decide to renovate your bathroom and that project leads to installing bathroom vanity unites, then it is highly suggested that you install bathroom mixer taps.

If you think this is hard work, don't worry. It is easier than you think. Now before you install your bathroom mixer taps, what exactly is the difference between a faucet and a bathroom tap? Well, basically a tap is a water control valve that has its own separate spigot that can be used to change the flow of the water from faucet to the shower and vice versa. A faucet on the other hand will only have one spigot which both the hot and cold water will flow through. If you have two bathroom mixer taps for both hot and cold then your bathroom will have two spigots as well.

Because of the limited availability of space in a bathroom, people take advantage of spigots because they are compact and a whole lot smaller compared to the regular faucets.

Before you install your brand new bathroom mixer taps, you need to remove and disassemble the old faucet. Do make sure that you have turned off both your cold and hot water flowing pipes. After turning the source of the water off, drain the pipes by turning the water current on through your regular faucet. Prepare some tools that you will use to remove the old taps. A screwdriver and a wrench will be your two most valuable tools for this installation.

Take note not to crack the porcelain basin when you remove your old tap. Once you have removed your old tap, clean the mounting holes under the basin and also the top side of the countertop.

Most new bathroom mixer taps will have a manual that have step by step instructions on how to install bathroom mixer taps. Go over the instructions carefully and follow the steps accurately. Upon the installation, if the bathroom mixer tap manufacturer instructs you to use washers or gaskets, then you need to buy those materials.

Check underneath the basin to make sure that there are no leaks where your tap connects with the waterline. Also check that there are no leaks in the basement or in the sink area. Once again, make sure not to chip or crack the porcelain sink in your bathroom once you start installing your new bathroom mixer taps. Consider not to use a wrench to tighten your mixer taps on the top visible side because you might scratch and damage the metal finish.

Go over the manual and instructions again and follow thoroughly. If you need to tighten the screws by hand then do it. You can always adjust using a wrench if necessary. When everything is already installed, try turning on your new bathroom mixer taps and let the water flow through the pipes. While the water is running, check for leaks that you might have overseen. If you don't see any drips or hear any noise then your installation of a new bathroom mixer taps is successful.