Install shower tud faucet

This will immediately stop water flow to the house. Once you have shut off the water supply, open the shower faucet valves to release remaining water from the pipes and ensure that the water is indeed off. If you're going to be cutting through the tiles or wall, it's important to drop some cloth to protect the bathtub. Part 2. Remove the handles. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to pry up the small caps on each of the handles. Under the cap will be a screw to release the handles.

If the screws are rusted, it may take a little extra effort to loosen the screws. If necessary, use penetrating oil to help break through the rust. Remove the spout. To remove the old spout, twist counterclockwise gently and pull towards you at the same time. There may be a small screw that will require removal before you can take it off.

You may find that pliers or a pipe wrench are helpful when removing old fixtures. Use what tools work best for you. Use a flat head screwdriver or a butter knife or something similar to pry the cap from the handle to reveal the retaining screw. Before removing the retaining screw, you'll need to open the valve completely by turning the handle counterclockwise. This keeps the valve from turning while removing the screw.

Remove the flange. On most two-handle and three-handle faucets, there are chrome flanges about three inches long.

Firmly grasp the flange and remove it by turning it counterclockwise. There is a white nylon threaded sleeve that may not come off as you remove the flange. If this happens, simply grasp the sleeve with your hand or a pair of pliers and turn it counterclockwise to remove it. After removing the handle, remove the plate by removing the screws or by cutting the caulking with a utility knife. Then pull the plate from the wall. Remove the valve assemblies. These should have a hex-shaped base near the wall and you can use an adjustable wrench or adjustable pliers to remove them.

Turn them counterclockwise until they come loose. Once removed, use a damp cloth or an old toothbrush to remove debris from the threads of the water inlet pipes. Mark where the new heads will go and make cuts if necessary.

If you're installing a brand new faucet, you need to measure and mark the spots where you will be installing shower faucets and a shower head. Shower faucets are typically installed at a height of 45 to 48 inches After making your measurements, drill holes using tile drill-bits of the appropriate size, depending on the size of your shower components, and remove enough of the wall to access the pipe for proper installation.

After making cuts, clean the shower walls with bleach water or white vinegar water. Do not mix bleach and vinegar, as it can release a noxious gas. Do not allow water to drip behind the wall. If it does, dry thoroughly before installing the new fixtures. Part 3.

Open and check the valve assemblies before installation. Take all of the new valve assemblies and open them fully before installing them. Do this by turning the stems counterclockwise. Each valve needs to be opened when it's installed to allow it to seat fully on the pipe components. Be sure to identify the diverter valve and set it aside to install it last.

If you purchased an identical or similar kit to the version you removed, it should be quite easy. Tape the new valves. With the new valve in one hand, hold the threaded base pointing to your other hand. Pull tightly against the threads until the tape breaks. Roll the loose end over the taped threads. Done correctly, the tape will contour to the threads. Taping the valves allows a tighter seal to be creating, ensuring a solid faucet that won't leak. Install the new valve.

Place the new valve into the pipe and turn clockwise with your fingers about three or four complete turns. Do not force an improperly seated valve. It will strip the threads and cause a serious leak. Repeat this step for all valves. Completely tighten the valves with adjustable pliers or an adjustable wrench. Do not over-tighten or you risk damaging the valve or the water pipes.

Install the sleeve. Take the threaded white nylon sleeve, slip it over each valve stem, and twist it into threaded interior of the valve base. Do not use pliers or a pipe wrench, as this will damage the threads. Wrap a cloth rag around the sleeve and grip tightly with your hand and twist it into place. Install the flange. Take the chrome flange and twist it onto the nylon sleeve until the base of the flange is snug against the shower wall.

Place the new faucet handle over the notched tip of the valve stem. Hold the handle firmly and insert and tighten the retaining screw. Do not over tighten to avoid stripping the threads.

Turn the handle clockwise to close the valve and place the handle in the shut-off position. Repeat these steps for each of the valves. Install the retaining screw cover on each handle. Use bathtub caulk to seal any gaps where hardware meets the shower wall. Caulk the fixtures where they touch the walls using a silicon caulk, and allow to dry. In general, you shouldn't use a freshly caulked shower for at least 24 hours.

Turn water supply back on and check for leaks. Turn on your water supply and check that everything works properly. Do not be surprised by some initial sputtering of the water when you test your shower faucets.

The water pressure is simply forcing air out of the line. The sputtering should stop within a few seconds. Most of the shower surrounds are 58 inches high. Is it okay to put the shower head above the surround? Our shower head has always been above the shower surround seems that it would be too low if it wasn't.

It works fine! Not Helpful 2 Helpful 6. When replacing my shower faucet, does the new one have to be the same make and model? You should try to get it to be as close to the one you had before, but if this isn't available, then no - as long as it fits. Not Helpful 9 Helpful 5. Find the indoor water valve. It should be in the basement, garage, or in the closet with your water heater.

Turn off the water. Then call a plumber. If you want to replace an existing one, you must either cut through the wall or use the access door left by a conscientious builder. Install 2-by-6 blocking in the enclosure's framing to support the valve and the shower head and spout stub-outs. The valve blocking must be high enough to make it convenient for children and adults to operate the handle -- typically about 40 inches.

It must also be offset from the front of the wall by the amount specified in the installation instructions for your faucet. Secure the faucet valve to the blocking with screws, making sure it's positioned in the correct orientation.

There's usually an arrow to indicate which way is up. Connect the water supply pipes to the two water inlets. The procedure for doing this varies according to model. Some valves have male threaded ports, others have female threaded ports, and some have slip connectors. If you connect the pipes with threaded fittings, wrap plumbing tape around the threads first. When soldering pipes into slip connections, use lead-free solder and a propane torch.

Install a pipe for the tub spout in the same way. Screw a temporary 6-inch nipple into each elbow to keep debris out of the pipes while you finish the wall. Slide the decorative escutcheon plate that comes with the shower around the handle. Then attach the handle itself, according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the faucet has a temperature limiter, install this just before attaching the handle.