How to Add a Shower to a Claw-Foot Tub | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey outfits an old standalone tub with a new showerhead. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Add a Shower to a Claw-Foot Tub:
– tub-and-shower assembly, with tub spout, handheld shower and showerhead
– wall support, for stabilizing shower riser
– mounting bracket
– plumber’s putty
– Teflon tape
– hollow-wall anchors

Tools for How to Add a Shower to a Claw-Foot Tub:
– adjustable wrench
– 18-inch level
– tubing cutter
– drill/driver
– screwdriver

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  • Wouldn't you tile the the walls around the shower? Aren't you afraid of moisture/mold growth?

  • i really don't understand why he's putting the support on the....coat rack?

  • and all that water will splash on that slope and eventually mold out

  • I couldn't be happier with this purchase for our master bath remodel!▫▫▫▫>allmy.tips/cSlipperBathtub?Jj☬ It looks beautiful and is the perfect size. I'm 5'6" and I've got plenty of room. So relaxing I feel like I'm at a spa. Great price too, Delivery was fast too

  • Hi there! I have the exact same faucet and I was thinking of just adding a pipe riser and a showerhead and eliminate the hand shower. Is this possible by just unscrewing the hand shower and adding the riser pipe and the showerhead? thanks!!

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