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- Disc
- Cartridge
- Compression
In this tutorial, we will review how to replace a bathroom faucet and install a new centerset faucet with a pop-up drain.
Your faucet may or may not have a pop-up drain. Most bathroom faucets come with a pop up, so let’s assume that for this tutorial. If your faucet does not have one, then the installation is a bit easier, just ignore the steps dealing with the pop-up drain installation.
When you upgrade or replace your bathroom faucet, you should know what type of faucet you had and what type you want. If you are replacing an old faucet, it is probably a compression type faucet. Newer faucets are usually cartridge or disc types.
In addition to knowing they type of faucet you want to use, you need to know the offset or centerset of the faucet. This dimension is the distance between the center of the cold faucet threaded pipe (or tap) and center of the hot tap. This distance must be the same as the center to center distance of faucet holes in your sink.
Once you know the centerset and what type of faucet you want to buy, make your purchase and let’s get it installed!
