Remove your old bathroom faucet for replacement.
One of the quickest ways to upgrade your bathroom is by changing out the old hardware. Plumbing fixtures and connections have been fairly standardized for the past fifty years, so removing a fixture like an old bathroom faucet and replacing it with a new one isn't difficult. Since the faucet is old, you will have to use a sharp knife of some kind to cut away some of the caulk on the faucet once the plumbing is disconnected.
Instructions
1. Look underneath where the faucet is installed and locate the two water supply valves. These will be oval or round in shape. Rotate the knobs clockwise to turn off the water. Open the faucet tap and allow any water inside to run out.
2. Position yourself underneath the faucet. Place a towel beneath the water supply hoses. Unscrew the plastic couplings for the water supply hoses on the underside of the faucet with a wrench. Wipe up any water that spills out with the towel.
3. Unscrew the other end of the water supply hoses from the water supply with a wrench.
4. Remove the plastic retaining rings on the underside of the faucet by turning them counterclockwise. Use the wrench if needed.
5. Run the edge of a sharp knife, such as a utility blade or hobby knife around the outside of the faucet edge to loosen any caulk that may be holding it in place. Take care not to scratch the surface of the sink.
6. Gently rock the faucet back and forth until it comes loose from the countertop.
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