How Do You Replace Bathroom Shower Fixtures?
Shower fixtures are one of those things that we see every day and tell ourselves that we really need to replace sometime soon. Then as soon as we are out of the shower and on to other things we forget about them. Finally we write a to do list and remember the shower fixtures. Now all you have to do is install the new ones. Once you find out just how easy it is, and how much better the bathroom looks, you’ll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. Take the old fixtures off. Hot and cold water handles can be removed by unscrewing a set screw on the bottom of the handle and gently wiggling them off. The trim for the handles will just come off when pulled. If there is any old caulk holding the trim on, you may want to go around the outside with a utility knife and separate the caulk from the wall. The shower head can be removed by unscrewing it from the pipe coming in from the wall. Clean the stems and shower head pipe threads with a good household cleaner. Allow them to dry and place some
