How to Redo Bathroom Plumbing

Redo Toilet Plumbing

• 1

  Turn off the valve at the base of the toilet plumbing counterclockwise, until tight. Position the wrench around the nut on the toilet’s supply line, just above the valve. Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen and free the nut.

• 2

  Place the wrench around the nut located on the base of the toilet’s tank. Slowly turn the nut in the counterclockwise direction to loosen the pipe, until it pulls free. Set this old pipe aside and discard.

• 3

  Position one end of the replacement piping over the point along the top of the valve, and move it in the clockwise direction until tight.

• 4

  Position the other end of the replacement pipe on the point at the bottom of the tank, and rotate in the clockwise direction until tight.

• 5

  Slip a decorative bronze or silver pipe cover over the base of this replacement pipe, if desired. Turn on the valve at the base of the toilet and check for any leaks or drips. Tighten the nut or valve where it leaks.

Redo Sink Plumbing

• 6

  Turn the valve at the base of the sink in the clockwise direction, until tight, to stop the supply of water while you make your repairs.

• 7

  Spread a clean, dry towel on the base along the inside of your bathroom sink, or where the plumbing lines are present.

• 8

  Turn both the supply lines at the sink valve in the clockwise direction using a wrench, until loose. Position a wrench around the nut at each joint with the faucet, and turn it counterclockwise to free the supply lines. Grasp the supply lines and pull these free from the sink. Set these pipes aside to discard later.

• 9

  Set the ends of the new supply lines on the valves, and tighten the nuts by turning them in the clockwise direction, using a wrench, until tight.

• 10

  Set the other ends of the lines on the joints on the faucet for the hot and cold water supply. Turn the nuts clockwise, using a wrench, until tight.

• 11

  Turn the valve at the base of the sink on to check for drips or leaks, and tighten if required. Remove the towel before using your sink.