Just bought a house, and all the shower fixtures are very old, the drain handles don't work, so I want to replace them, but the tubs and shower enclosure are fine. I was under the impression that you can just buy the replacement fixtures, remove the old ones and put in the new, but someone said you have to get behind the shower wall itself, which sounds way too complicated. Any input?
2007-02-13 14:41:39 · 12 answers · asked by Marie L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes just go to home depot or target, walmart. ect.
2007-02-13 14:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how old the plumbing is in the house. Older homes from the 1900's-1940's may require going into the wall itself to replace the heads and drain handles etc. However, if the home was constructed after 1950 you shouldn't have to do this. You can go to any hardware supply source and purchase new hardware and install yourself. The directions for installation come with every box of hardware. Also, pick up some teflon tape and tape the threads of the male fittings this will ensure there are no leaks after installation.
I just upgraded my sink,bathtub, shower fittings on a house built 3 years ago. Peerless, makes a good product, don't buy the cheap stuff get a good quality brand of hardware for this project.
2007-02-13 14:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! I replaced the shower fixtures in my house when I bought it. I never had to get behind the wall because I just unscrewed the tub faucet from the wall with a plumbers wrench and unscrewed both the hot & cold handles with a screwdriver. It's pretty simple. These outside fixtures should be attached to the pipes and replacements should just screw back on.
2007-02-13 14:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by dewdrop034 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after watching a couple episodes of "ask this old house", it's possible to change them without major construction. it's pretty easy to replace the shower because you just have to unscrew the old one and screw on the new one. as for the faucet, if it's a name brand (ie: moen) then you can go to a specialty plumber store to buy a replacement.
2007-02-13 14:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you need to replace the pipes just get new fixtures and then make sure you turn the water off and switch them out.
2007-02-13 14:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time to start fooling around with old plumbing you run into multiple problems. Just hire a good licensed plumber to do the job and you will be far better off.
2007-02-13 14:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is about every part can be replaced. My tubing needs welding. That was the only thing I needed a handyman to do.
Talk to home depot salesman.
2007-02-13 14:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by chanljkk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be a good idea to turn off the water before you replace any of that stuff.
2007-02-13 14:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by Toddacanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the most part it is very simple, the faucets, and shower head are a breeze
2007-02-13 14:48:54 · answer #9 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you tell someone who makes showers to do that sell yoru idea instead of telling people on here who could steal your idea, but i bet its already been done but it sounds nice
2016-03-29 05:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Home Depot and tell an associate in bath & kitchen dept what you have in mind.
2007-02-13 14:57:09 · answer #11 · answered by k.encounter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋