How to Replace a Shower Faucet Trim Plate, Handle, Shower Arm, Tub Spout, and Bathtub Drain Moen DIY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- In this step-by-step video, I'll show you how to replace or upgrade your Shower Faucet Trim Plate (escutcheon), Shower Handle, Shower Arm, Shower Head, Tub Spout, Bathtub Drain, and Overflow Cover. Phew!
If you want to give your shower a brand new look, or just need to know how to replace one piece of the trim set, this video has you covered! Our shower set is from Moen, but the basic process applies to all brands.
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Links for all products and tools used in the video are below. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
==Product Link(s)==
Moen Tub and Shower Trim Kit (no valve): geni.us/HhxL
Foot Lok Stop Style Bath Drain Trim Kit: geni.us/MFd0lr9
Delta In2ition Dual Hand Held Rain Shower Heads: geni.us/bpcle
==Tools Used In This Project==
Ratcheting Screwdriver: geni.us/Q5T4Lo8
Allen Wrench Set: geni.us/4fqhIdq
Tub Drain Wrench: geni.us/Zckhk
Adjustable Pliers: geni.us/xCpTRo
Long Screwdriver: geni.us/UMqBycB
Adjustable Wrench: geni.us/NUKavZ
Caulk "Tool": geni.us/Ccu2u
==Materials Used==
Teflon Tape: geni.us/6osS
Silicone Caulk: geni.us/q2BWY1
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Unboxing
2:16 Shower Plate & Handle
5:04 Tub Spout
10:10 Shower Arm
13:53 Showerhead
15:35 Tub Drain & Overflow - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I’m 15 years old and I’m trying to do home improvements as my dad no longer does them in a timely manner. This is by far the most informative video I’ve found and feel confident in myself to be able to replace the shower components we have that are definitely rusting behind. I know how to sauter because thankfully I did a project involving it. As my dad is a heavy duty mechanic we have literally everything needed to finish this project except the drain tool which is pretty cheap. I’m hoping this will be a nice improvement for my mom as it really needs to be replaced…
Thank you for posting this video it means a lot!
Well I'm glad this was helpful for you! Let me know how it goes
Good for you. I also started when I was younger and it helped so much as I became a homeowner and married. You learn how to repair, it makes you feel good about yourself and saves you alot of money. Young ladies love a man who is good with his tools. 😂
This is awesome. Your parents must be very proud!
You just saved me from paying someone else to do it. Thank you!!!!!
I also love the solutions you gave as well. No one ever tells you problems you can run into.
Thank you so much, sir, for responding. I recently lost my adult son :( 😭 ; I will be looking to you for help/advice with the things I need to do myself. Once again, sir, I thank you for your patience and kindness. 💙
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad this was helpful for you
My condolences 🙏
@@-Lee-il4gs thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. It means a lot to me at this time. 💙
@@TopHomeowner thank you so much. I appreciate it more than you could ever know. 💙
Can’t find get a Allen key to turn anything in that hole. Light in there all I see it yhe 🕳️ nothing to turn 🤦♂️
I also love that you showed everyone how to problem solve. Very detailed, clear, and honest explanations. Most people show direct replacement under ideal circumstances. This was very helpful and much appreciated!!
I loved that you showed the problem solving that went behind this. No Hollywood-production where everything goes perfectly, and yet you made it all work!
Thanks for watching and your comment!
Thanks for giving the full conversion from top to bottom with extra info. No need to browse all around for each part.
I appreciate your video and the time you took to make it. I've put off changing my shower fixtures out because I thought it was harder than it actually is. Watching your video gave me the confidence to remove all my hardware and now I am now heading to the store to buy new ones to install.
Glad it helped!
I love hearing your kids in the background! Very helpful for reaffirming the lessons from my Pop!
Great video. I really appreciated you explaining all of the potential options as well as saying what you were going to do ahead of time and then watching you do it. It helps me anticipate the action and simply watch it vs trying to listen, understand and watch all at the same time. I look forward to more videos. 🎉
Thanks for watching, and for the feedback!
I just came over from watching the full process of changing the valve too on Home Depot and I lost all confidence. I thought it'd be as simple as changing the superficial components. Thank you for the video!
Sure thing!
Thanks... perfect explanations... The "Double-ended tub wrench" will be added to my list of tools that I will probably only use once in my entire life. Who didn't see that coming?!?!
Thanks for the comment! Yep, it's funny how many tools we end up purchasing to use just one time.
One guy simply used a small pair of pliers turned upside-down; the handles go down through the "cross" below. He turned it with a screw driver.
Wow❣️ Way to go 🥰🥰🥰👍👍@@tedknapp6915
You are awesome. You are a good teacher. You gave me the confidence to do this work by myself.
Thanks for the feedback! You can do it! :)
Great details with options. I really appreciate the time you took to explain everything in detail. Very helpful
Such a thorough explanation of all the steps and potential alternatives. Thank you so for sharing your knowledge..
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful
Great job explaining what hiccups can happen. I'm a 50 year old female so I don't have the strength I used to. Now I am confident I can do the install myself. Thank you!
Great video! I’m confident I can now tackle replacing my shower/tub fixtures. I didn’t realize it could be this easy.
I just got a quote for $933 and change for a plumber to install this for me, that was a lot of motivation to do it my damn self!
@@bobdolespen $933... to do this!?!? I'd assume he was putting in new plumbing for that much! this is the first video I watched about this myself just now, because I would like to replace mine at the condo I just bought. I didn't realize it was this easy either. Definitely a doable solo...
Thanks for such a thorough and realistic video. I love that you showed the removal and install for every single part, and explained what pieces might be tight and difficult to remove. A lot of videos are filmed on sets with brand new, hand tightened hardware, and when the repair guy effortlessly removes something that’s not budging for me it makes me wonder if my situation is different and if I’m going to break something by continuing. Kudos to the camera operator too.
I was just going to replace my decaying shower head because I thought the rest would be too difficult, but now I think I can replace all this grungy gross decades old hardware myself, with something really pretty and clean.
I'm always tempted to edit out the struggles but you're right, it's reassuring to know if something is normal in "the real world". Thanks for the comment!
@@TopHomeowner My handle's alan screw is completely covered in soap scum to the point I can not get an alan wrench in it or even tell which size would fit it. How do you deal with that?
This video and the one by LEARNINGCORD...The combination of the two saved me a lot of money. I did the job myself, changed trim plate, handle, shower arm, tub spout, drain and the cartridge. Thanks a million guys, you're awesome.
Glad it helped!
Very good video! I’ll be trying this out next week. Appreciate your time and effort into making this for people like me!
Sure thing! Good luck with your project.
Great video!
One alternative to soldering the pipe would be to purchase a matching tub spout that slides over the copper pipe, just like the old spout. I got a Plumb Works model PF0578-BN-PS from Menards. It turns out that the Plumb Works spout has the same connection as the new Moens spout, except that it also comes with an adapter for the pipe! I was able to use that adapter with the Moen spout... so I didn't even use the Plumb Works spout. It was super easy to install.
A resourceful person might be able to locate a pipe adapter (without a spout) and save a few dollars. But the Plumb Works spout was pretty cheap.
This was so helpful! I just started painting my bathroom and to change the hardware in the tub. I may call the plumber because of the strength it takes to turn the shower head and the stopper. I will buy the hardware. Thank you! 😊💪🏾
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this video! I thought I would have to hire a plumber to change out these but turns out it’s so doable and I’m saving a lot of money. Just a note I was unable to find the same brand of the trim plate (and each brand has a different valve so they are not all compatible and standard). Got discouraged at first but after doing some research I actually painted it to match the rest of the new shower fixtures. Lots of great online tutorials for this!
This was great! Thanks for being so detailed. I’m going to attempt to do this myself. Thank you!
You are welcome!
This video was very self-explanatory and informative. Great video
Awesome video!!! I feel confident that I can do this! Now, change out the toilet flush handle and you're complete! Thanks for this video!
Glad it helped! If you need a video on the toilet flush handle, I've got you covered there too :) th-cam.com/video/XuTR6dCaJ_0/w-d-xo.html
thank you!
this was really helpful and i feel ready to tackle my bathtub!
I'm so glad! Let us know how it goes.
Super thorough thanks for covering all the bases on this DIY!!
Glad it was helpful!
Good thing the rough-in valve matched the new trim. I just replaced an 18 year old valve that I could not get parts for with a Delta that uses their universal rough-in valve. It was installed on an exterior wall, so no rear access. Cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Took forever to clean the old solder off the supply lines and the shower riser and tub pipes, enough to be able to get the new threaded fittings on. I split the job up over two days. In between, capped the supply lines with SharkBite end caps so I could turn the water back on. Not a fun job, but I saved a bunch of money doing it myself.
Great video. It helped me to make the decision to do it myself rather than call the plumber, and saved money. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
I pray when I take mine off it’s already threaded if I need that. Thanks for this! You saved me some money!
You bet!
This was a great video. It taught me a lot- that I have to pay the $$ to have my 2. Shower systems changed out.
Thanks for watching!
Our 25 year old bathroom just got a great upgrade!
This was an awesome video. I have this brand for my bathroom sink. I’m looking to put the same for my tub as well 👌🏾
Awesome video, thank you!!!
Great video and information. Explained very well, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This video was really good. Thank you for all the links. I like the way you describe all the steps.
I'm so happy that you didn't use that shark bite!
Thank you so much for the easy instructions! 👍🏽
Happy to help!
Thank you so much, ready to go tackle my tub!
Good luck!
Ess-CUTCH-eon plate
Thank you :)
Absolutely excellent video! You are thorough and a very good teacher!
Thank you, I appreciate your comment!
Thanks for doing all three!
Good video, dude. A solid 8/10 on the “Dad Scale” 😎👍
Thanks! 😁
This was extremely helpful!
Huge help. Thanks for posting this
Glad it helped!
Great video. Just what I needed to know.
Great video. Very informative and real world.
Great video! Thank you for the information!
You bet!
This was a great video. Going to attempt to do this exact remodel today.
THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US HOW!!!
I think I just found my summer plans! lol thank you!
Thank you!!
If my existing handle is wiggley and i buy a new set like yours will the new handle be tight or is it the hardware of the old one thatll make the new one still loose thanks.
I'm dealing with the sharkbite issue currently. The diverter in the tub spout broke, so I need to replace it. But it just spins when we try to remove it.
I'm going to have to saw into the spout in order to get to the sharkbite end 😒
Thanx you for your tip. This is exactly what I am looking for
Fantastic job man!!!!
Dude! this was helpful!!! very detailed!
Thanks a lot for this DIY video. I have the MOEN 82304SRN installed. However, my lever handle is sticking out 2in from the trim cover. Do you know of any solution to help?
Very helpful! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This was super helpful! Only question I have is my old shower faucet set up is delta... I bought Moen and when I went to replace the handle, the delta handle is much larger... is there an easy way to change this out? Or do I have to change the whole valve too?
Unfortunately you have to stick with the same brand otherwise yes, you'll have to change out the valve too.
What if the screws don’t match where the handle is? Is there an adapter?
What about the tub drain grate? How do you get part to match it?
Great video. Super helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
good video..thanks. hope this project goes as well for me. only issue is my drain valve is the handle kind. i suppose a push valve at the drain can be used instead and just put the cover on the overflow. agree? comment?
Amazing video thank you very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Simple but yet so helpful.. thank you for this video.my wife will be happy on this
Great to hear! Thank you for letting us know!
Best video I’ve seen to date. Bravo
For the drain. Can you use both the gasket and silicone?
Thank you brother, very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Can you tell me the length of the tub spout what it should be after I solder on the other pipe and the adapter
Do you know what size hex screws do you need it to unscrew that?
Ours is an older Moen, that has the Moentrol. (?!) We also bought the Caldwell set. But apparently they are not directly compatible. Does your video address this? I am not sure I even know the terms to help figure out what we need to do. Thanks!
Thank you. Very understandable
Super helpful, thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you! You are awesome!!
Thank you! Hopefully mine change out will be as simple
Just wondering, why use silicone caulk vs plumbers putty on the drain?
Hi. I have turned off the main city water shut off in the basement to replace a Shark Bite fitting that wont shut off anymore. I have released the water pressure all through the house and in the sink and shower of the en suite where I am working but water keeps coming out of the water supply for the toilet. It wont stop. There is no water in the toilet tank so its not coming from there. Never seen this before. When you shut off the mains and relieve the pressure in the system water should not be coming from a supply line ? Any ideas ? Thanks
Just got that set. It's nice. Too bad I had to modify every valve piece cause my old house was never updated to a posi temp valve.
Omg you made my life so much easier🤗
Glad I could help!
Awesome
Now I will try mine
Excellent explanation 👌 👏 👍
Thank you 🙂
incredible video, thank you!
For the shower head pipe, just wrap a piece of cloth or some duct tape around the pipe to protect it when you use the channel locks on it.
Good tip
I would go ahead and put the new valve insert so you have new seals. It’s an easy process and requires no soldering. Just need to turn the water off temporarily
I’m just going to call a plumber because I’m scared to do this. This video was super helpful.
Nothing wrong with calling a plumber! Glad the video helped you understand the process.
Thank you thank you you are the first video I have wAtch. I think I can do this
You can!
How do you determine how to get a handle that fits? Are all handles compatible?
Thank you for this video
Very helpful thanks
You're welcome!
Hi, how do you know what fixtures to buy that will fit the current valve you have?
The biggest factor is the brand so make sure those match. The plate behind the handle should say the brand name, but sometimes a manufacturer will use a letter instead of the name (M=Moen, D=Delta, K=Kohler). I don't know a foolproof way of knowing if a fixture will fit from the same manufacturer since styles can change over time. I hope this helps!
Excellent video
What is the plastic piece that surrounds around the valve called?
Thank you!
How do I get the old handle off if there is no set screw?
Great Video Thanks for your help.
Glad it helped!
This was so excellent even though I still have questions. I'm just thrilled to know that I can upgrade my shower handle without opening up the wall as my contractor told me.
Hi I am going to be replacing everything you did and I really like the pieces you bought, which ones were they? I am having a hard time finding the drain and the round part about it
Here are the links to the pieces I installed:
Moen Tub and Shower Trim Kit (no valve): geni.us/HhxL
Foot Lok Stop Style Bath Drain Trim Kit: geni.us/MFd0lr9
Delta In2ition Dual Hand Held Rain Shower Heads: geni.us/bpcle
Hey! Love your video, thank you!
With the tub drain, how do you know if you need the bushing or gasket? How did you know you needed the bushing? I hope I’m spelling those right lol
Without the bushing it was too loose to screw in place. If your drain doesn't need it then it would be larger than it should to fit. Sounds more complicated than it is!
Best video!! Very thorough.
I appreciate that!