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Turn your conventional bathtub into a shower by installing a handheld shower diverter. For freestanding tubs, replace the entire faucet assembly. Installing a shower in your bathtub alcove is a big project that involves cutting into the wall behind the tub to install plumbing pipes and a shower valve.
Can you use a tub faucet for a shower?
Can a tub and shower faucet be used just for a shower? Most tub and shower combination faucets can be installed in a shower without using the tub spout. If you do not wish to use the tub function, you can plug the outlet for the tub spout on the valve and not install the spout on the tub wall.
Can you attach a shower head to a bathtub faucet?
You can screw the hand-held shower head base onto the arm, attach a flexible hose as you hand tighten it, check it for leaks by turning on the faucet and mount the wall bracket as you follow any manual instructions.
Can you add a hand shower to a tub faucet?
A handheld shower head makes a shower more versatile and pleasant. Many models attach easily to the existing shower arm—the short bent pipe that comes out of the wall and connects to the shower head. A handheld shower head also can be installed onto a tub spout that has a special diverter fitting.
Does a tub faucet have to be over the drain?
When a bathtub drain and faucet or showerhead are installed on opposite ends, many consider it a mistake on the part of a lazy or negligent contractor. Having your faucet or showerhead and drain on opposite sides does not go against any building code regulations, and your tub will still drain perfectly fine.
Can I use any tub faucet?
The first thing to know is that tub faucets and bathroom sink faucets are not interchangeable. Water flow rates, installation types, and features like thermostatic controls and hand showers are qualities that separate tub faucets from sink faucets.
Can you add a shower to a bathtub?
It’s no simple matter to add a shower to a bathtub that doesn’t have one. You have to break into the wall to access the shower valve. If you’re lucky, the valve will have an outlet for the shower that you can unplug, but you probably won’t be lucky, and you’ll have to replace the valve.
Should shower head be on same side as drain?
Yes, you can put a shower drain opposite the showerhead. There is nothing wrong with placing the drain on the other end of the tub. In many layouts, it’s common for a shower drain to be put in the middle or opposite end of a tub.
Are all bathtub drains in the same spot?
All bathtubs drain in basically the same way, with a drain assembly located on the bottom of the tub linked to an overflow that may or may not have a toggle switch. When the plunger or stopper is opened, water drains out of the bathtub, through the drain assembly, down a tailpiece and into the trap.
Which side should bathtub drain be on?
Locate at which end of the bath the drain is situated. If on the right, it’s a right-hand drain; if on the left, it’s a left-hand drain. Check where the drain opening is in the bathtub area of the floor and be sure that it matches with the bathtub you’re considering.
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.
What type of bathtub faucet do I have?
Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.
What is the difference between a sink faucet and a tub faucet?
When it comes to sink faucets and bath fillers, the two kinds of faucets are not interchangeable. While a kitchen or bathroom sink connects to a ⅜” water supply pipe, a bath filler faucet connects to the larger ½” pipe to allow more water flow. A bath faucet can fill a tub faster, using more efficient water pressure.
How much does it cost to add a shower head to a bathtub?
$370. The average cost to install a bathtub faucet and showerhead is $370 for the labor. Affordable faucet and showerhead sets start below $50. The most expensive exceed $1,500.
Can you put a shower with a Jacuzzi tub?
A shower within a whirlpool tub must have plumbing that allows water to flow to the shower head within the walls. It is best to do this when the house is built but you can add the plumbing later.
What is tub diverter?
A bath and shower diverter is a device that diverts the flow of water either toward the tub spout (i.e., to the bathtub) or toward the showerhead. This product is commonly found in bathtubs equipped with a showerhead, such as in residential bathrooms and private commercial restrooms found in hotels.
What is a shower diverter?
If you have a shower-tub combination in your bathroom, the shower diverter valve is what allows you to divert the water back and forth between the tub faucet and the showerhead. Though they are typically very simple devices, shower diverters may malfunction and need replacing once in a while.
Does it matter where the shower waste is positioned?
technically, the trap far away from shower exit as possible to prevent slipping in water when exiting. pratically, nearest place possible for trap maintenance.
Where should the drain be in a walk in shower?
The shower drain has to be at the lowest point of the shower floor, and so the floor has to slope down toward the drain from all directions. If the drain is in the center of the floor, you’ll have a relatively level space around the drain to stand on.
