Replacing 4 Shower Faucet Knobs

[faucetman]

Hi All,

Any suggestions on how to replace these faucet knobs, with minimal to no damage/alteration to the tiles?

Thanks for any tips.

 

[tanksnotanks]

Nope,looks like tile damage to me

 

[frodo]

easy. cut the wall behind the valve, remove the trim from valve

remove the valve from the back, insert new valve into old holes

replumb, test, caulk, patch sheet rock in bedroom/closet/hallway/whereever it is

 

[tanksnotanks]

Of course you could do it from the back if you have access but why would you replace it with the same configuration

 

[frodo]

why? to keep from forking out 2 g's for a new tile shower, the op did not ask my opinion if i liked it or not,

asked how to do it with no damage to tile

 

[tanksnotanks]

Won't be up to code with that configuration

 

[SHR]

Can be, if it is installed correctly with a separate pressure balancing valve.

 

[frodo]

code violation ? which one ?
i have never seen anything in the code that tells you where to put your handles.

except handicap,,,that is clearly not handicap

 

[tanksnotanks]

In the configuration it is in now it does not have a pressure balance valve to keep from getting scalded
In my jurisdiction I cannot replace it with a non conforming valve

 

[Mr_David]

What's stopping you from installing a 2 handle pressure balanced valve?
8" Centerspread Shower and Tub Faucet_KB661AL

They are only $350 a pair