Garden Tub Faucet Install
Install 2 by 6 blocking in the enclosure s framing to support the valve and the shower head and spout stub outs.
Garden tub faucet install. Apply strips of masking tape to the surround to avoid scratching or chipping the surface. Slip on faucet installation step 1 push the new delta faucet over the pipe connected to the plumbing in the wall. Thread the mounting nuts onto the faucet tailpieces and make sure the faucet is level before tightening it down all the way. Connect the water supply pipes.
Unscrew the faucet s nipple assembly using the plumber s wrench. Wrap thread tape over the threads at both ends of the new faucet s nipple assembly then use the plumber s wrench to screw the new nipple into the water pipe. If your surround is fiberglass or acrylic cut the hole using a jigsaw and a fine tooth blade a coarse blade causes more vibration which can crack the surround. How to install a shower and tub faucet 1.
Step 4 apply a thin layer of silicone caulk around where the nipple assembly meets the tub s surface. Connect the water to the new tub faucet. Lay a bead of plumber s putty around the tub faucet plate then push the faucet into position against the wall. Secure the faucet valve to the blocking with screws making sure it s positioned in the correct orientation.
The installation is actually one of the easiest plumbing jobs in the bathroom and is a good. To install a single handle faucet you ll have to cut a hole into your shower surround. Let us walk you through the simple process for install. The pipe should be protruding from the wall.
Prepare the new tub faucet.