How do you remove and replace a shower valve?

Remove the back coating and press the weather-stripping onto the back of the cover plate. Give the strip a few moments to seal tightly then reattach the cover plate to the control faucet housing. Reattach the control knob and base.

How do you replace a shower control knob?

Detach the control knob from the housing and pull the shower valve cartridge off. Attach the new shower valve cartridge and reinsert the cartridge and control knob housing back into the wall. Clean any accumulated calcium or lime from the tiles and the back of the cover plate. Line the cover plate with the new liner.

Can a 2 or 3 handle shower valve go bad?

In older bathrooms, a 2 or 3 handle Tub, Shower, or Tub and Shower valve can go bad, break or be a brand that uses parts that are no longer available. Some plumbers will tell you a tile repair man will be needed after they replace your valve.

What’s the best way to replace a shower handle?

Apart from the handle, use screwdrivers to remove the other parts of the showerhead. Pay attention while taking steps to replace a shower valve, so you don’t lose any parts in the process. Check the opening in the wall to see if it is big enough.

How do you replace a shower faucet in a bathroom?

To gain access, cut out a section of drywall approximately a foot square on the other side of the wall from your shower valve. To locate the valve, drill a pilot hole or two from the bathroom side next to the valve with a long bit. Measure an even square on the back wall, and cut the section out with a drywall saw.

How to replace a shower head at Home Depot?

Tools 1 Turn Off the Water. Turn off the water supply. Unless you happen to have a separate cutoff valve installed in the… 2 Remove Old Trim. When replacing a shower faucet, take off the shower head by turning the connecting nut… 3 Remove Old Valve and Choose New Valve. To put in a new shower