Changing Shower Fixtures

Sometimes these bathroom tub fixtures are easy to replace but other times they can be quite difficult to change.

Changing shower fixtures. You can get rid of an old or out of date shower fixture by replace the control. Shower faucets are typically installed at a height of 45 to 48 inches 114 3 to 121 9 cm and shower head height 72 to 78 inches 1 83 to 1 98 m. Attach the water supply hoses.

Some faucets include a handy little tool to unscrew the aerator. To gain access cut out a section of drywall approximately a foot square on the other side of the wall from your shower valve. Start by attaching the hoses to the faucet first.

Flush the faucet by removing the aerator. Here s a simple video of how to repair a shower faucet. Having detached the faucet lift rod use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the slip nut on the bending p trap pipe under the sink.

Attach each hose to the tailpipe of the faucet and then tighten the nut by hand. Many bathroom faucet replacement kits include new drains so take this opportunity to replace the drain pipe. Old shower fixtures can have soap or limescale buildup or chrome may have been scratched off during a repair job.

Step 1 turn off the water. To put in a new shower valve you ll first need to remove the old one from inside your shower. Check all the connections for leaks and retighten if necessary.

Required tools for this how to change shower fixtures project. Have the necessary tools for this diy shower faucet replacement project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. 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.