Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Plumber's putty
- Rags
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Step 1
Clean the faucet with dish soap and water and dry it thoroughly before setting it on the sink deck.
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Step 2
Roll a small amount of plumber's putty into a ball in your hand. Manipulate the putty until it is soft and pliable, then use your palms to form a long, skinny piece. The putty should look like a thin bread stick.
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Step 3
Push the putty around the bottom of the faucet body and escutcheon.
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Step 4
Set the faucet onto the sink deck where it will be attached.
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Step 5
Tighten the faucet mounting nuts from below. The excess plumber's putty will be pushed out from the edges of the escutcheon. Clean around the faucet with a rag and discard the excess plumber's putty.
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Step 6
Wash the sink deck with dish soap and water.
