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| (Just posted this in the Bathroom forum but perhaps it's more appropriate here?)
Hi - The house we're purchasing has one bathroom with only a tub--and only a tub faucet. No showerhead at all. (Go figure.) Eventually we plan to renovate the entire bathroom, but for now is there an easy, *inexpensive* way to add a showerhead? Ideally something that does NOT involve opening the wall/tile--for instance, can the tub faucet be replaced with something that hooks up to a handheld shower hose that we could mount at showerhead height? And is it DIY-able (by people like us who don't know plumbing at all)? Extra points if you can link me directly to product details, and/or a how-to page. :-D Thanks! |
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| All of these are available at your local big box. |
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| Here's one way to do it: 1) Replace the tub spout with one that has a diverter and side port for hand held shower (The one at Lowe's has a metal port aimed upward, whereas the one at HD has a plastic port below. 2) Install a handheld shower with wall bar, and connect the hose to the spout. |
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| handheld + wall bar: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?keyword=delt a+wall+bar&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 spout: Some tub spouts have a retaining screw underneath that is loosened before removal. Others have to be "unscrewed" from the pipe. |
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- Posted by brooklynnina (My Page) on Sat, Oct 30, 10 at 22:24
| Thank you so much! It seemed there had to be an easy way, but I just didn't know what terms to use to search for the parts. :) |
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| Lowe's has the spout in the faucet repair aisle with the handheld in the shower parts aisle. They are not the same aisle, you have to keep looking or ask. |
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| Good point. Sorry for any confusion. Both stores have the handhelds, of course. |
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| Hi Brooklynnina. We have the exact situation, so I'm curious what you ended up doing! Would love any advice... |
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