Change your old Rain Shower Heads in 7 steps

I'm sure that anyone wants to make his bathroom looks beautiful, but most of them think that is a hard and expensive to do. At this post I'll helps you to spruce up your bathroom.

The easiest way to make your bathroom looks beautiful is to change the rain shower heads. You can do it yourself, it is simple and inexpensive.

Changing shower heads needs only 7 steps, but there is some things should be in your mind before the task.

 ?How cost do shower heads need

Shower heads prices are different depending on its model, the Martials which made of and its size. Its cost begins at $10 to $500 per unit. There are a lot of models that fit your needs, taste and budget. The best shower heads in the market are kohler, grohe, delta, moen or Danze. I've choose Danze for my bathroom, but you can also choose the one you prefer. 

Shower heads types.

There are more types of rain shower heads, but the Default wall mount is the most needed. Before buying the new shower heads you should try your flow or water, because the enough flow of water is require and important element for the rain shower heads. For more information about choosing the best shower heads please see this post (How to choose the best shower heads.).

Well, now I'm going to back to our main topic how to change shower heads.

Tools needed to change the shower heads

·       The new shower heads.

·       Something to reach the shower head like chair or a small ladder.

·       Wrench

·       Soft cloth to protect the finish

·       Teflon tape ( you will find it at the hardware store)

·       Damp paper towel.

Steps to change the rain shower heads.

Now we came to the changing task time, but you should remember to read the instructions of your new shower head because there are some shower heads may contain a rubber washer or need to be connected to an extension arm. The product instructions helps you to assemble the rain shower heads. Following are the simple way to change the default wall mounted shower head.

·        Turn off the rain shower heads water.

The first thing to do is turning off the water from the faucets to avoid the shoot the water. So make sure that the faucets are in the OFF position, which will stop the water not necessary to turn the water of the house off.

·        Unscrew the old shower heads.

After turn the water off now you should remove the old shower head. You can do it manually, but if it has not been removed for decades, it will be hard to remove manually you will need wrench to remove it.

While you unscrew the old shower head take care to use a soft cloth around the neck protect the finish before using the wrench. Even if you will throw away the old one, the new may be broken or it is not suitable for the arm, you will need to screw the old one again.

·        Remove excess dirt.

After removing the old shower head you may find gunk around the threaded pipe. You should dry the threads by using damp paper towel and wipe it to clean.

·        The Teflon tape usage.

The tape is important because it helps to seal the connection between the pipe and the new shower heads. You should calculate how much Teflon tape you will need by checking the pipe threads. Tape is using to wrap around the threads and covering the width by half of the tape as you wrap up the threads. Begin from the base and wrap around clockwise twice, and continue around to reach the end of the threads. Smooth the tape into the threads by your finger.  

Notices

1.  If the tape was short, remove it and buy a new long one (it is inexpensive).

2.  Wrap the Teflon tape clockwise is required, if not, the tape will unscrew when you screw your new rain shower heads.

·        Screw your new shower head.

You can use your hands to screw the new rain shower heads clockwise on the taped pipe. The wrench is not recommended for the safe and faster attach (read the instructions).

·        Turn the water on.

Turn the rain shower heads on from the shower faucets.

·        Check for leaks.

If you found a leakage that’s mean that the shower head is not screwed enough, so turn of the shower faucet, tight the neck of shower heads 1/4 turn and recheck again.

That’s all, now you should been known how to change the rain shower heads.