I need to replace a shower/tub control valve that is behind ceramic tile. I’ve seen some replacements done by removing a minimum amount of tile/sheetrock and covering the opening with a chrome plate/cover. I’ve searched Lowes and HD but can’t find one. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks….Joe
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I'm thinkin' you'll need a real plumbing supplly house for that one. I dont know where you're located at. Fill in the profile and if someone here lives by you i'm sure you'll get suggestions.
Edited 10/1/2006 11:47 am ET by MSA1
Joe,
Our local big boxes carry the plates which cover the old holes from twin faucet and diverters. I would try 1) local plumbing supply house or 2) the new valve's manufavcturer's web site as most of the plates I have installed came from the same manufacturer as the valve ( google away!)
Jim
Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
If you replace it with a quality valve, the escutcheon plate should be large enough to cover a cutout large enough to access components of the valve for future replacement.
An alternative (not always possible), is to provide a removeable access on the other side of the wall in which the valve is mounted.