How to Fix a Bidet Faucet Leaking Under the Chrome Ring (by Capitan Farloc)

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Introduction

Noticed water leaking from under the chrome ring of your bidet tap, even when it’s off? If you’ve got one of those integrated screw taps where water comes out through small holes around the ceramic basin, this is a common issue. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to take apart the tap, replace the worn washers, and fix the leak — all with basic tools and beginner-friendly steps. No plumber needed!

Why the Bidet Faucet Leaks

Over time, older bidet faucets—particularly those with separate hot and cold handles—can start to leak slightly from the base or the lower part whenever they are turned on.
This happens because the two rubber gaskets (one on top and one underneath), which seal the connection between the faucet body and the porcelain of the bidet, have dried out over time and no longer provide an effective seal.

Bidet Faucet Seals

Removing the Handle and Chrome Ring

How can you fix a faucet with this issue? Simple—just replace the damaged gaskets with two new ones.

First, remove the faucet handle and the chrome ring at the base, following the instructions provided in the articles "Fixing a Dripping Screw Faucet (by Capitan Farloc)" and "How to Fix a Stiff or Stuck Screw Faucet (by Capitan Farloc)".

Remove the chrome tap knob and ring

Removing the Faucet from the Bidet

After ensuring that the main water supply is turned off, proceed by unscrewing the water inlet pipe from the faucet. Then, using an appropriate wrench, loosen the nut at the bottom that secures the faucet in place.
Once these steps are completed, you can remove the washer and the lower gasket.

Bidet faucet lower gasket and washer nut

Removing and Cleaning the Faucet

Now, the faucet body can be lifted out of its position, and the area can be cleaned using a cloth and a bit of alcohol. For more stubborn buildup, a utility knife blade can be used to scrape off the residue.

Dismantle the tap from the bidet

Reinstalling the Faucet with New Gaskets

If the upper gasket is glued in place, you can remove it with the help of a utility knife blade. Once removed, carefully clean the seating area to eliminate any remaining residue from the old gasket.
Next, install the new upper gasket (the thinner, flatter one), ensuring that the slightly conical side faces the bidet.
Place the faucet back into position, install the lower gasket (with the conical side facing the bidet hole), add the washer, and tighten the nut. Finally, reconnect the water pipe, and… your faucet will no longer leak!

The gasket can be removed with the help of a cutter

Thank you to everyone who found this article helpful.

Best regards
Luciano (Capitan Farloc)

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