If you want to know how to fit bathroom taps then this is very easy to do and a job you can finish in an hour or so. DIY of any kind is always a little daunting if you have not done it before and for many people the kinds of steps involved just do not come naturally. However, there is no need to resort to calling in outside help every time you need to do something like this, as like learning how to fit bathroom taps is very do-able for the average man or woman on the street, whatever your level of DIY expertise. The first step to getting on with the process of how to fit bathroom taps is to check that you have everything you need to get started. Among other things, it is a good idea to have tools such as a wrench, spanner and pipe cutters handy.

How to fit bathroom taps to a new bath or basin

If you are installing the bath or basin to which the taps will be fitted yourself then you will need to make sure that you attach the taps before you move the bath or basin in to place. It can be very difficult to fit bathroom taps once you have attached a sink to the wall or moved a bath in to position so get the order right and install the taps at the start.

Unpack the new taps and ensure that you have all the various working parts. The bath or basin into which you are installing the taps should already have pre drilled holes through which you can put the tap tail, but if not then you may need to drill these yourself. The taps should come with washers or gaskets to help create a waterproof seal, but if they do not then you will need to create this yourself - one of the easiest ways to do it is with silicone sealant.

Position the taps on their mounting holes so that the tail goes through to the other side and fix the washers or gaskets. If you are using the sealant then this needs to go beneath the base of the tap, around the top of the tail. Lightly secure the back nut on the tail so that the tap is loosely held in place. Check the top of the taps to make sure that their spouts are pointing into the basin and then you can tighten the back nut so that the taps are held securely in place. If you can, it is always a good idea to attach the tap connectors before you install the basin or bath, as this can be difficult to do once it is in position.

How to fit bathroom taps to an existing bath or basin

The first step in fitting bathroom taps to an existing bath or basin is to remove the old taps. First, turn the water off and drain the pipes by turning on any taps lower down in the system. Use a spanner to undo the tap connectors and the back nuts on the tail of the taps - this can be an awkward job depending on the position of the bath or basin. If the top of the taps keep moving then you may need someone to hold them steady, but if you do not have a helper handy then you can drill two holes in a piece of wood, the same distance from each other as the taps, and then slip these over the taps to stop them moving. Once the taps are unscrewed, remove them from the bath or basin and put to one side.

Once the old taps are out, clean up the mounting holes and the area around them to remove any accumulated lime-scale, dirt or rust and then you can install the new taps by following the process above for a new bath or basin. Once you have reconnected all the pipes - including the waste outlet if you have also replaced this - you can turn the water back on.

Learning how to fit bathroom taps is incredibly useful as a new set of taps can really revitalize a bathroom or provide the opportunity to update with a completely new look. It is far better to be able to carry out small repairs and replacements like this yourself and only call in the professionals when absolutely necessary.

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