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Posted by RayV on September 23, 2006, 4:36 pm
Speedy Jim wrote:
> Anthona wrote:
> > I have 3 taps almost 3' above the tub.. Hot, cold and diverter . Of
> > course they are installed behind nice square tiles. I would like to
> > replace those 3 with a solitary round unit which is pretty common place
> > these days. I am not a plumber, but does anyone know if its a DIY job?
> > For one, I would be really careful in removing the least amount of
> > tiles where they are located.
> >
>
> Tear out the wall on the opposite side.
> You will not be able to work from the tile
> side to do the pipe work required.
>
> If it's not practical to get to the opposite side,
> then plan on re-tiling that wall (at a minimum).
>
> In any event, you'll have to replace a couple of tiles
> where 2 of the controls were, unless a giant "goof" plate
> to cover over it all suits you.
>
> Jim
Saw Rich Trethewy from TOH do just this upgrade and he did use a
giant "goof" plate that did not look bad at all. I would search around
for this plate or just go to a real plumbing store and have the guy get
you one off the shelf in the back room. Much easier than trying to
replace a few tiles and have it look nice.
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