Question about replacing bathroom shower faucets

Okay, so I am renovation stupid but I need a question answered.

I want to replace the faucets in the shower and the bath spout. They are original to the apartment (almost 30 yrs old) and they are become leaky.

Can I just replace them or do I have to entire piping?

Thanks for entertaining the idiot! LOL..

Re: Question about replacing bathroom shower faucets

From your question it is hard to answer, but I will try.
If you are taking down the wall around the shower area and the plumbing is exposed you can change the entire faucet and housing. But you will need some plumbing expertise. If you do not have it, best left to some one that has. Trying to stop 60# of water pressure is not fun. Below is what is involved.

1st things 1st You have to know where you main water supply shut off valve is. Then in addition the shut off valve that cuts of water to the shower area.

If you are not opening the wall you can just reseat the old fixture and install new bushings. You will need special tools for all this.

If you are handy and have the right tools it is not that hard, on the other hand, if you have no idea what I am talking about best leave to a professional.

Good Luck
Arthur

Re: Question about replacing bathroom shower faucets

Assuming the fixtures are leaking, and not the pipes, you can just swap out the spout, showerhead, and faucets. Take care to protect the new fixtures when you put them in. I usually use a rag around large mouth pliers so I don't scratch the new pieces. For the spout, a screwdriver, with the handle end in the spout is a good lever for turning the spout to loosen it.

If you are replacing the faucets, you need to turn the water off. If it's just the showerhead and the spout, you don't need to.