Position Escutcheon and Prepare for Shower Head
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What happens here
Slide the decorative escutcheon plate over the shower arm, but intentionally leave it slightly pulled out from the wall. This gap will be crucial for checking for leaks later. Next, prepare the external threaded end of the shower arm (where the shower head attaches) by wrapping it with 3 to 4 turns of thread seal tape, again ensuring it's wrapped clockwise.
Goal: Secure the escutcheon plate and prepare the shower arm for shower head installation.
Tools and materials
- Escutcheon Plate — Decorative cover to conceal the pipe opening in the wall
- Thread Seal Tape — Sealing the threads for the shower head connection