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Step 7 · Install Remodel Plate

Once you are 100% confident there are no leaks, turn the water off again and remove the test caps. Position the large remodel plate over the hole you cut in the tile, ensuring it completely covers the opening. Using a caulking gun, apply a bead of 100% silicone sealant to the back of the plate along the top and two sides. Do NOT apply sealant to the bottom edge. Press the plate firmly against the wall. The silicone will hold it in place and create a waterproof seal. Leaving the bottom open allows any moisture that gets behind the plate to weep out instead of being trapped in the wall.

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Step 7 · Install Remodel Plate

Once you are 100% confident there are no leaks, turn the water off again and remove the test caps. Position the large remodel plate over the hole you cut in the tile, ensuring it completely covers the opening. Using a caulking gun, apply a bead of 100% silicone sealant to the back of the plate along the top and two sides. Do NOT apply sealant to the bottom edge. Press the plate firmly against the wall. The silicone will hold it in place and create a waterproof seal. Leaving the bottom open allows any moisture that gets behind the plate to weep out instead of being trapped in the wall.

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How to Replace a Shower Valve Through a Tiled Wall

Step 7 of 9·50 min left

Preparation and Water Shut-Off
15 mins2 itemsIntermediate
Remove Existing Faucet Trim
20 mins3 itemsBeginner
Cut Tile for Access
45 mins10 items
Disconnect and Remove Old Valve
30 mins1 itemsAdvanced
Solder and Install New Valve
60 mins10 items
Leak Test
30 mins10 itemsAdvanced
7
Install Remodel Plate
15 mins3 itemsIntermediate
8
Install New Faucet Trim
20 mins5 itemsBeginner
9
Final Cleanup and System Check
15 mins3 itemsBeginner
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