What is in a shower trim kit?

What is in a shower trim kit?

By the way, “Trim” refers to the decorative, visible parts of your shower or combo tub/shower faucet set: control and handle, showerhead, and tub spout. “Trim” refers to the decorative, visible parts of your tub/shower faucet set. The trim kit is installed over a valve.

How do you replace a shower trim kit?

Starts here3:59Tub and Shower Faucet Trim Replacement Tip – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip60 second suggested clipWe use the allen wrench to loosen up the handle. And slide it off then remove the screws that attachMoreWe use the allen wrench to loosen up the handle. And slide it off then remove the screws that attach the faceplate to the valve assembly and the wall.

What is a bathtub trim kit?

A bathtub trim refers to the seam between the wall of your bathtub and bathtub. Another important note when purchasing a trim kit is that “Bathtub Trim” is also a catch-all phrase for other cosmetic aspects of your bathtub namely the faucet coverings as well as the temperature control valves of your shower.

How do I find my shower trim?

Look at the center of the trim plate behind the shower handle to find a brand name or manufacturer symbol. If you see a “K,” the faucet is a Kohler unit; an “M” signifies Moen. American Standard, Delta and Price Pfister typically print their entire name on the faucet itself.

Are shower trim kits interchangeable?

First, you absolutely CANNOT mix manufacturers on trim and rough-in valves. In fact, even within one manufacturer, they have many valves and the trims are not interchangeable. Shower sets are not always sold as separate trim and rough. In hardware stores and home centers they are almost always sold aa a complete set.

How do you replace a Grohe shower faucet cartridge?

Starts here10:04How to Fix a Leaking Grohe Shower Valve – YouTubeYouTube

What is the trim around the bathtub called?

You can dress up the look of your bathroom by installing molding around the tub. Instead of using traditional wood molding, opt for PVC molding. As a type of plastic, it’s durable and waterproof: It won’t rot like wood when exposed to water over time.

How do I set up my Grohe shower?

First: Choose your shower outlets (showerheads, hand showers, body sprays) Second: Choose your mixing valve (SmartControl, Grohtherm 2-Hand Thermostatic Trims) with the associated rough valve. Third: Choose your additional accessories (shower arm, shower hose, slide bar, soap dish, etc.) Introducing Moments of Truth by GROHE.

What types of bathroom faucets does Grohe offer?

From the directional styling of our Cosmopolitan collections, to the classic designs of our Authentic ranges, we offer a complete range of bathroom faucets to meet the design specifications of your new bathroom. All GROHE faucet lines include a choice of shower and bath/shower mixer faucets.

What is a Grohe Starlight bath tap?

This bath tap is crafted in a timeless, elegant design of cylindrical shapes and finished in lustrous GROHE StarLight chrome. Highly functional at the same time, the single-lever mixer moves super smoothly, allowing you to control water volume and temperature with ease.

Why choose the Grohe aquadimmer eco?

These lustrous controls blend in perfectly with the GROHE Eurocube range. The cubic handles provide excellent control and superb ergonomics, allowing you to adjust water temperature and volume with ease. The AquaDimmer Eco diverts the water flow smoothly from bath inlet to shower or head to hand shower.