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How to Install a Hand Shower

Follow our step-by-step instructions for installing a hand shower with slide bar

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Slide bars allow you to adjust your hand shower to exactly the right height and angle.

Our DIY expert explains the tools and techniques you'll need to install your own.

Tools/Materials

  • New hand shower
  • Hammer
  • Drill bits
  • Masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Teflon tape
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Screwdriver
  • Level

Step 1

 Create a template

Mark the position of the screw holes on a piece of paper.

Marking holes with a pin on a piece of paper to create a template.

Step 2

Transfer the drill hole marks to the wall 

  • Tape the template to the wall
  • Using a level, ensure that the holes in your template are plumb
  • Place masking tape beneath the template so the drill bit has something to grab onto
  • Make a pencil mark on the tape, indicating where to drill
  • Remove the template
Person transferring the drill hole marks onto the wall with the template.

Step 3

Drill holes

TIP: Work slowly and carefully to prevent damage to the til

Drilling hole with hand drill.

Step 4

Install wall anchors  

  • Gently tap wall anchors into place with a hammer
  • Applying silicon to the wall anchors to prevent water damage
Person using hammer to install wall anchors gently.

Step 5

Attach the mounting plates with the screws provided

Mounting plate being attached to wall with screw driver.

Step 6

Attach the shower bar holders to the mounting plates

Shower bar holder being attached to the mounting plates.

Step 7

Wrap the shower spout threads with Teflon Tape

Teflon tape being wrapped around the shower spout threads.

Step 8

Attach the hand shower

Hand shower being attached to neck with a wrench.

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