Installing a Hand-held Shower Unit If you want to add the convenience of a shower to your bathtub, a hand-held or flex-line shower kit makes it a snap to install.

Before you begin:
Before installing a hand-held shower, make sure you protect your tile or walls with a shower curtain or a waterproof treatment.

Follow These Steps

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  • Step One

    Screw on the diverter spout. You may need to remove the pipe coming from the wall and replace it with a shorter pipe. When doing this, wrap the pipe end with Teflon tape and screw it on tight using pliers and a pipe wrench. Wrap the other pipe threads with Teflon tape and screw the spout.

  • Step Two

    Drill holes for the mounting bracket. Hold the shower bracket where you want it to go and mark it for the screw locations. Drill holes for the plastic anchors. If you are drilling through ceramic tile, first nick the surface with a hammer and nail. Then drill using a masonry bit.

  • Step Three

    Attach the bracket and the shower line. Tap plastic anchors into the holes and attach the mounting bracket with the screws provided. Snap on the bracket cover. Screw the flex line to the top of the spout and then to the showerhead in the bracket. Enjoy your new hand-held shower.

Skill Scale
Varies
Time Required
Experienced: 30 minutes
Handy: 45 minutes
Novice: 1.5 hours
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Shopping List:

tools

Drill

Screwdriver

Waterpump

Pliers

Pipe wrench

Hammer

materials

Hand-held shower unit with spout and mounting screws

Teflon tape

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