Replacement of Bathtub Faucets & Shower Faucets

Replacing your tub and shower faucet look can be easy and inexpensive if you go about doing it the right way. If your valve inside the wall still works, you will Most Likely Be Able to just replace all the pieces that you see without doing any actual plumbing. If your valve inside the wall still works, you will probably be able to simply replace all the parts you see without doing any actual plumbing. This will save you from HAVING to hire a plumber and purchase a new valve. This will save you from having to hire a plumber and buy a new valve. Let's go through the steps for you to replace your tub and shower faucet trim (or just shower) in just twenty minutes. Let's go through the steps for you to replace your tub and shower faucet trim (or just a shower) in just twenty minutes.1. Determine the valve manufacturer and type: In order to determine if the trim kit is available for your particular tub and shower faucet, you will first need to determine who made it and what style of valve you have. Determine the type and manufacturer of valve: In order to determine whether an adjustment kit is available for your special bath and shower faucet, you must first determine who did it and what style of valve you have. Faucet manufacturers offer different styles of valves is similar faucets to match the end user's needs. Manufacturers offer different styles of faucets valves for faucets like to meet end user needs. Some only offer temperature control ... others offer Adjustments flow as well. Some only offer temperature control ... others provide adjustment of flow as well. Some faucets These two combine into one Adjustments handle Whereas others have separate controls. Some faucets combine these two adjustments in a fist, while others have separate controls. So, you need to determine your tub and shower faucet valve type before searching for a trim kit. So you need to determine your tub and shower faucet valve type before looking for a trim kit.2. If you are Replacing the tub and shower faucet, determine what style of tub spout Currently you have. If you are replacing a faucet tub and shower, determine the style of tub spout that you currently have. Loosen the nut underneath the spout with an allen wrench or screw driver. Loosen the bottom of the nozzle with an allen wrench or screwdriver. Now spin the spout counterclockwise to remove it. Now turn left nipple to remove it. There are two types of spouts ... threaded and slip on. There are two types of nozzles episode thread and slide over. Determine Which Can you have so you purchase the correct trim kit. Determine that you have so you can get the correct fit. This will make installation much cutting easier if you buy the spout That matches your existing plumbing (some kits have universal tub spouts ... and others do not so it's best to check) This will make installation much easier if you buy the beak corresponds to its existing pipeline (some kits have universal tub spouts ... and others do not so it is best to check)   3. Grab your tools: Allen wrench set, teflon tape, regular screwdriver, phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench, utility knife to cut caulk Take your tools: Allen key set, teflon tape, flat head screwdriver, screwdriver, wrench, knife cut caulk   4. Remove your old tub and shower faucet. Remove your old tub and shower faucet. Cut the caulk around the tub spout and trim pieces at the wall. Cut the caulk around the trim pieces on the wall and tub spout. Loosen the screw on the temperature adjustment handle (s) and remove. Loosen the screw handle temperature adjustment (s) and remove. Now remove the screws holding the trim plate in place below the handle location. Now remove the screws that secure the blanking plate in place below where the handle. Remove the shower head with arm by turning it counterclockwise (Probably you will need your adjustable pliers for this). Remove the shower arm by turning counter-clockwise (you will probably need your adjustable pliers for this). Remove the tub spout the previously Mentioned. Remove the tub spout as mentioned earlier.   5. Install the new tub and shower faucet: It's best to follow the manufacturer's directions here since each style will be Slightly different. Install a new shower and tub faucet: It is better to follow the manufacturer's instructions here, because each style is a little different. Basically, the faucet goes back together similarly to how you pulled the old one apart. Basically, the tap goes back together just as you pulled the old one apart. Use a towel or other looked object to protect the finish on the shower arm When using your adjustable pliers to tighten it into the threaded fitting in the wall. Use a towel or other object to protect the finish on the shower arm to use your adjustable pliers to tighten it to the threaded fitting on the wall. Also, be sure to use Teflon tape on the threaded fittings to Prevent leaks. In addition, make sure to use Teflon tape on threaded connections to prevent leaks.   6. Operate the tub faucet spout and shower head and check for leaks at connections. Operate the bathtub faucet spout and shower head and check for leaks in connections.   7. Caulk at wall: Do not forget to caulk the tub spout and the face plate to the wall to Prevent any water from behind and getting back into the wall assembly. Caulk the wall: Do not forget to caulk the tub spout and face plate on the wall to prevent any infiltration of water in the back and the wall assembly. If water gets into the wall It Can Possibly lead to deterioration and mold growth. If the water is within the wall, can lead to deterioration and possibly the growth of fungi.Our tub and shower faucet trim replacement took us about twenty minutes and cost about $ 100. Our bath and shower faucet trim replacement took us about twenty minutes and costs about $ 100. We saved the cost of the valve (about $ 75) and a plumber ($ 100 +) just by Replacing the tub and shower faucet trim. We saved the cost of the valve (about $ 75) and a plumber ($ 100 +) by just replacing the tub and shower faucet trim. The same Principles Discussed here apply to just a shower (minus the tub spout.) The same principles discussed herein apply to only a shower (less bath nozzle). Check out our new video at our main site titled Tub and Shower Faucet Trim Replacement for more information. Check out our new video on our main site titled bath and shower faucet replacement trim for more information.