How To Repair A Shower Valve In A Tile Wall

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How to repair a shower valve in a tile wall. Insert the new cartridge into. It should account for the thickness of the drywall as well as the tile or shower enclosure on your walls. Then shut the water off and cut a hole in the small opening behind the trim plate so you can reach the valve. Fixing a leaking shower valve to stop shower leaks behind wall is a little trickier.

If shower valve appears loose cut and install 2x3 cleats to the wall studs above and below the valve. In modern construction shower tile is generally installed with a moisture barrier under a base of waterproof cement board so water damage is somewhat less likely. These walls are susceptible to water damage if the tile s grout joints develop gaps. Loosen locking nut with pliers and pull old cartridge from center of valve.

Put new rubber seat with spring onto end of pencil and push into the valve. When you turn on your tub shower valve the hot and cold water enter the valve and mix to the desired temperature. Remove handle and escutcheon plate to expose shower valve. Use copper pipe clips to securely fasten the valve s water supply pipes to the cleats.

First most brands of shower valves use similar methods to install the valve. The new valve must be set to the correct depth in the wall for the faucet to install properly. Most valves come with instructions or a guide to help you get the dimensions right. Mark the center of the shower valve onto the new tile.

Using needlenose pliers remove the valve clip and pull the valve out of the wall. Leaks typically start along the bottom of the wall where the tile meets the top of the tub or shower pan. Drill hole for valve through tile using carbide grit hole saw. How to replace single handle shower faucet.

This video shows how to remove a damaged shower tile and repair underlying cement board. In older homes ceramic shower tile was often installed directly over drywall. To replace a shower valve start by unscrewing the shower handle and trim plate so you can remove them.