06-01-2008, 02:48 AM
When I replaced my shower control valve I found that the access panel was only big enough to reach the drain on the tub. I had to cut up another foot or so to get to the back of the actual valve, and after the job was done (after much cursing and swearing) I had it all patched back up again.
If you're interested- here's my post with the final product: http://forums.macresource.com/read/1/453041/453108
This pic shows the original hole and the one above it I ended up cutting out:
I made it larger than necessary because the sheet of drywall that was there had a seam higher up and I decided to just cut it out there.
[quote M>B>]Generally a tub/shower enclosure is tiled after the fixtures are installed,
If you can't get to it from the tile side, you can try the back side and hopefully that is in a closet.
There is a pre-made frame and panel that are made just for this purpose. Get it before you cut the dry wall so you will have a templet for cutting the dry wall. This is a whole lot easier than patching dry wall and you will have easy access if you have to do it again.
If you're interested- here's my post with the final product: http://forums.macresource.com/read/1/453041/453108
This pic shows the original hole and the one above it I ended up cutting out:
I made it larger than necessary because the sheet of drywall that was there had a seam higher up and I decided to just cut it out there.
[quote M>B>]Generally a tub/shower enclosure is tiled after the fixtures are installed,
If you can't get to it from the tile side, you can try the back side and hopefully that is in a closet.
There is a pre-made frame and panel that are made just for this purpose. Get it before you cut the dry wall so you will have a templet for cutting the dry wall. This is a whole lot easier than patching dry wall and you will have easy access if you have to do it again.