How to change your Kitchen Tap Spout

Disclaimer: While this advice will covers many taps, we can only give specific advice for our own products that we supply

For your Two Lever (Handles or Twist Turn) Kitchen Mixer Tap

A kitchen spout is held in place 3 ways

Grub screw at back of the Spout securing it to the Tap Base
Locking nut (also known as a shroud and looks like a wide ring around base of spout)
Held in by the O Rings themselves i.e. No screw and No Locking Nut (not as common as 1. and 2.)

If held in by Grub Screw:

Usually the grub screw is directly behind the tap. If you run your finger around the back of the tap where the spout meets the base you should be able to locate it. You will then need to undo the grub screw with an allen key or appropriate size screw driver depending on the size of the grub screw (Generally 2.5mm or 2mm). If the grub screw is a cross head one you will need an offset screwdriver. Once the grub screw is removed the spout should just pull straight up though it may need some persuading. Tip: Retain your own Grub screw in case you have an older model so be careful when removing it.

In some taps, a locking nut may hide the grub screw—if the nut won’t turn, it’s likely secured by a grub screw that must be removed first.

If held in by Locking Nut:

Unscrew the “shroud (locking nut)” that sits at the base of the spout by turning it anti-clockwise and then pull the spout upwards and out. This would apply to all UK Kitchen taps without grub screws where there is a locking nut.

If held in by neither Grub Screw or Locking Nut:

If your kitchen tap has no visible grub screw or locking nut, the spout is likely designed to stay in place using its shape and the O-rings alone. These spouts can be more difficult to remove and may be damaged if not pulled upwards evenly. Some models use a ‘push and twist’ mechanism for removal. Please note that we do not stock spare parts for these types of taps.

GENERAL:

Some customers have found that gently twisting the spout while simultaneously pulling upwards can help loosen a spout that feels stuck—particularly around the last O-ring. One customer successfully removed their spout using this method after initially encountering resistance. However, we always recommend consulting a qualified plumber if you’re unsure or having difficulty, to avoid potential damage to your tap. This is general advice and may not apply to all tap models.

We also have a Blog How to change a Kitchen Tap O Ring Kit.

PLEASE NOTE: This blog doesn’t cover every style of Kitchen Tap. Some Top Lever Single Lever taps have the spout grub screw concealed behind the indicator in the front. Other top-lever single taps require removing parts like the head, dome, and cartridge to access the spout.