New taps can brighten up even a tired sink or bath but take your time to make sure you don’t crack the sanitaryware when you’re tackling the old taps.
Time required:
Allow one to two hours if there’s no extra pipework to install
Cost:
New tap sets cost from as little as £20 from DIY stores
Skill level:
Intermediate - ideally, you'll need to have some plumbing knowledge and experience
You'll need:
PTFE tape; screwdriver; two adjustable wrenches; junior hacksaw; tap connector pipe; pipe cutting tool; basin spanner; fine grade steel wool
Turn off the water supply to the tap and put the plug in the basin or bath to stop anything being lost in the waste.
Use the adjustable spanners to loosen the connection between the pipe and the tap stem.
Next unscrew the nut that tightens against the underside of the bath or basin. In confined spaces use a cranked basin spanner to loosen this nut. You may have to use an adjustable spanner to hold the body of the tap steady. Older taps may have metal nuts that are corroded and tricky to undo.
Use a junior hacksaw to cut through the nut or tap stem.
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