TO REMOVE A THREADED SPOUT
• By hand, and with enough force, unscrew the entire spout counterclockwise. If there is a bead of caulking around the spout making it difficult to unscrew, break the seal with a utility knife.
You may need to use tongue-and-groove pliers if it’s hard to budge.
• Clean off any Teflon tape or sealant from the threads with a scouring pad, and remove any caulking
from the tile with a scraper.
THE PROJECT: Slip spout
1. Clean off any old residue on the tile with a razor scraper.
2. Slip it over the nipple and tighten the set-screw.
3. Apply a small bead of silicone caulking around the back end of the spout to create a watertight seal around the wall.
THE PROJECT: Threaded spout
1. Wrap new Teflon tape clockwise around the threads of the nipple, three tight spins.
2. Screw on the new spout.
3. Apply a small bead of silicone caulking around the back end of the spout to create a watertight seal around the wall.
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