So…my master bathroom is literally the ONLY room in my house that hasn’t been touched by my eager DIYing hands! When we moved in there was a chocolate brown color on the walls and it wasn’t inviting at all. My husband couldn’t even stand the color so he painted it while I was on a girl’s weekend a few years ago. The walls still need to be “touched-up” (yes, it’s been years!) and everything in the bathroom is over 10 years old and builder grade.
It is TIME to get started in this room and $$ is what has been keeping me away. BUT the DIY gods have smiled on me (or something like that?) and I got this amazing new faucet from Moen!
Let me preface this post by saying…Plumbing and I generally don’t do well together, but this faucet was the EASIEST one I have ever installed.
The absolute hardest part of this whole project was getting the darn, old thing out!!!
It was a battle of the wills and fortunately I the power tools won!
Gross, huh! That’s what 10 years of gunk looks like under your faucet! (And that’s the somewhat clean version! 😉 )
Here’s a quick run through of how I installed the new Moen Boardwalk faucet in around 30 minutes!
What I used for this project:
Adjustable Wrench (or two!?)
Bowl (to catch dripping water)
Plumber’s Putty
Towels (for when I took the old out! 😉 )
Safety glasses (These are optional, but I ran and got mine after something fell in my eye!)
I love pictures and these instructions made the installation go very quickly.
Since this was a single faucet, I used the 4″ plate to hide the extra holes. I inserted it into the center hole and tightened it with the supplied nut, rubber washer, and gasket.
For the drain, I used plumbers putty to make sure it was sealed and wouldn’t leak!
This faucet came with hoses and even a nifty tool to tighten the hard to reach nut (which is normally the hardest part for me).
Moen Boardwalk 1-Handle bathroom faucet in Spot Resist repels fingerprints and water spots, and also meets WaterSense criteria (using up to 32% less water)!
Just in case you forgot how bad it was at the start of this project, here’s a reminder:
I highly recommend this easy-to-install and sleek faucet! I did the project all by myself and it was really simple.
For the full bathroom reveal, check out this post: Small Bathroom Updates For Under $200
Updating your bathroom can make such a huge difference, both aesthetically and functionally. Installing a sleek Moen Boardwalk faucet is a great way to modernize your space, but it’s also the perfect time to ensure everything is running smoothly. Old pipes or unnoticed clogs can cause problems down the line, so checking for issues before finishing your install is key. For anyone wanting a hassle-free upgrade and peace of mind, partnering with a trusted plumbing service ensures a professional installation.