Our plumber also replaced the shower fixtures. It turned out that in order to swap out the shower hardware, we also needed to replace a valve behind the wall. That sounds scary, but it’s not, especially when you hire a pro to do it for you! I provided our plumber with a few extra tiles, and he was able to open up the wall, change the valve, and patch it with matching tiles. Because our tile was so basic, finding a few matching ones at the home improvement store was an inexpensive and easy fix.
Tip: to make sure your plumbing appointment is efficient, discuss everything in detail with your plumber before he or she gets started; you might even want to schedule a quick consultation before install day. That way you know you have the correct hardware on hand and can avoid delays.
