Step 7 · Install New Trim Kit

After the wall is repaired and retiled (or if you are using a remodel plate over the existing wall), install the final trim. Slide the large escutcheon or remodel plate over the valve, pressing it flush against the wall. Install the handle onto the valve stem, tightening the set screw with an Allen wrench. Reinstall the shower arm and showerhead using new Teflon tape on the threads. To create a watertight seal, apply a neat bead of 100% silicone caulk around the entire perimeter of the escutcheon plate where it meets the wall. Smooth the bead with a wet finger for a clean finish.

Tools and Materials

Anvil Black 5-Piece Metal Outdoor Dining Set Patio Bistro Set Table and Chair Set with Umbrella FY-W2089135482Husky 10 oz. Heavy-Duty High Leverage Drip Free Caulk Gun 19PT0902BWE Single-Handle 6-Spray Shower Faucet Set Trim Kit 1.8 GPM with Valve and Filtered Handheld Shower Head in Matte Black A-98021-BlackTeflon TapeGE Supreme Silicone Caulk 10.1 oz Kitchen and Bath Sealant White 2821640SLICK PRODUCTS 128 oz. Streak-Free Glass Cleaner SP-SFGC-128