Project details
Skill
1 out of 5Easyno plumbing skills required
Cost
$10 to $20
Estimated Time
1 to 2 hours
Tools & Materials
Screwdriver- Drill/driver
- drill bit – long 1/4-inch
- Drywall saw
- Caulk gun
- Jigsaw
Steps:
1. Remove the shower valve handle.
2. Unscrew the cover plates from the shower valve.
3. While standing in the shower, drill ¼-inch holes through the wall behind the shower valve.
4. Cut open the wall behind the shower valve using a drywall saw.
5. Cut a 1×4 to fit behind the water pipes.
6. Screw the 1×4 to the studs on either side of the shower valve.
7. Secure the water pipes to the 1×4 blocking with copper clips.
8. Cover the hole cut in the back wall with a plastic access panel.
9. Apply silicone caulk to the backside of the wall plate, and screw it in place.
10. Place a bead of plumber’s putty around the valve cover and reattach it.
11. Replace shower valve handle and remove excess putty from around the valve cover.