If you don’t have an access panel, you might be able to replace the faucet by cutting a hole in the shower surround (Problem 3 below), but the best solution is to install a paintable plastic panel behind the faucet.
How to Replace Tub Faucets With No Wall Access
Turn off the water valves at the main incoming water pipe. Remove the cap on the faucet handle and loosen the screw underneath with an Allen wrench. Pry out the clip around the cartridge with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Install a new cartridge inside the faucet head.
How do you remove a bathtub faucet without set screws?
If there is no set screw, you have a threaded tub spout. You can remove your tub spout by twisting it counter-clockwise to see how your existing spout is threaded, if desired, but it is recommended you leave the spout on if you might need to use the tub before your new spout arrives.
Do showers need access panels?
Even though it isn’t required, it’s a good idea to have an access panel behind the tub and shower. If a wall separates the tub from the toilet or another part of the bathroom, then the outside of that wall provides an ideal location for a panel.
How do you remove a single handle bathtub faucet?
Begin by using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the handle’s plastic cover (also called the plastic insert or index). Unscrew the handle screw with a flathead or Phillips-head screwdriver as needed. Wiggle the handle and pull it off. You may need a faucet handle puller if the handle will not come off by hand.
Do you have to replace valve when replacing shower faucet?
Simply replace the visible trim for an brand new appearance
Change out tub/shower control handles and spouts to achieve a brand new look, without redoing the valve plumbing.
Are tub faucets universal?
There is no specific reason bathtub faucets are not universal besides the fact that different contractors install different types of bathtub spouts when building the bathroom. So, ultimately, it all depends on how your bathtub is built.
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