jimz06
New Member
We're installing a new shower enclosure and reusing the Delta 1400 series shower hardware. I didn't do the demolition of the old enclosure so I'm not privy how the escutcheon was installed in the first place. Based on the Delta literature I obtained I purchased a bracket and plaster guard from Delta which looks like it will provide an attachment for the escutcheon.
Now it's not clear to me how large a hole I should put in the enclosure and none of the Delta manuals gives a dimension. I suspect I need some margin to allow some tolerance for fit up and lining up the escutcheon bolt with the brackets but I don't want to compromise the sealing. Also, the sealing doesn't seem that robust with just a foam strip around the outside of the escutcheon and another one around the valve. I would appreciate some guidance on the hole size and what sealing steps I need to take to make this a good installation. Thanks.
Jim
Now it's not clear to me how large a hole I should put in the enclosure and none of the Delta manuals gives a dimension. I suspect I need some margin to allow some tolerance for fit up and lining up the escutcheon bolt with the brackets but I don't want to compromise the sealing. Also, the sealing doesn't seem that robust with just a foam strip around the outside of the escutcheon and another one around the valve. I would appreciate some guidance on the hole size and what sealing steps I need to take to make this a good installation. Thanks.
Jim