Eagle4x
New Member
The backer/tile for my shower not installed yet.
Because there would not be enough access even with 6" diameter hole in backer/tile for valve and limited space in the access door to replace it if ever needed, I asked a friend who is a licensed plumber for his suggestions. He said to install a remodeling/repair plate.
I went to a local plumbing supply store and found a Moen brand and put my valve cover on top of it. With dimensions of 13.5" by 9", it would give enough access to replace the valve.
I've read posts online with people saying there's not enough clearance to remove the valve after the tile installed, so why isn't installing a remodeling/repair plate not more of a general practice by tile installers when tile first installed?
Because there would not be enough access even with 6" diameter hole in backer/tile for valve and limited space in the access door to replace it if ever needed, I asked a friend who is a licensed plumber for his suggestions. He said to install a remodeling/repair plate.
I went to a local plumbing supply store and found a Moen brand and put my valve cover on top of it. With dimensions of 13.5" by 9", it would give enough access to replace the valve.
I've read posts online with people saying there's not enough clearance to remove the valve after the tile installed, so why isn't installing a remodeling/repair plate not more of a general practice by tile installers when tile first installed?