Put on a dust mask and chuck a 1 3 8 inch diameter hole saw into your drill driver.
How to install a wall mount bathroom sink faucet hou.
Place the faucet gasket over the tailpieces so that it is between the sink and the base of the faucet.
Insert the faucet assembly into the mounting holes so that the base is parallel to the back of the sink and press the faucet down firmly into the sealant.
Cut out the three holes per sink that will fit your faucet and handles applying even pressure as you work through the countertop.
Prepare the faucet drain and pop up assemblies on the sink.
Wall mount faucets can be more challenging to install than deck mount faucets however we fully believe that beautiful and functional design is worth a little extra work.
One important thing that you need to keep in mind while installing a wall mount bathroom faucet is that the faucet must extend to the center of the sink just above the drain.
To install a standard double handle bridge style faucet onto copper pipes solder a copper or brass elbow to each pipe with a 1 2 inch ips threaded inlet facing out and screw the fitting onto the blocking with 1 1 4 inch screws.
Insert the faucet to the sink and attach with locknuts.
The termination depends on the type of faucet you have and the type of pipes.
Wall mount faucets also make it easier to clean the sink area and provide room to access the sink for hand washing and other tasks.
Be sure to use a hole saw for the plumbing cutouts a paddle bit could crack the countertop.
Installing a wall mount faucet is not a very difficult job with the right tools.