Installation of a shower faucet in the wall. How to install a concealed faucet yourself: detailed instructions

Compared to previous years, the bathroom now looks different. Separate lush, complex elements are gradually replaced by strict and concise forms that properly organize the interior. This way of saving space fills the room with ergonomics, and built-in furniture and plumbing become the main attributes of this room. The presence of numerous pipes makes you want to hide them from prying eyes. To tidy up the room, the owners use the latest invention - flush mounting.

The popularity of this attribute of the interior is not accidental, it causes a person's desire to decorate and simplify the interior of the room. A device with a depth of 10–15 cm is implanted into a wall, on the surface of which there are control elements and a decorative panel. Such a hidden mechanism is used only in bathrooms, it is not suitable for the kitchen. This device does not have a rotary pouring device, so this option is excluded.

• Aesthetic filling. The plane of the wall is used to mask technical details.
• Free movement in the bathroom, ease of operation of the device.
• Economical use of room space, fastening shelves and accessories.
• The presence of details in small quantities on the outer surfaces of the walls. , the drain device is hidden behind a special panel.

When drilling holes for the cabinets, it is important to take extreme care so as not to accidentally hit the passing pipes and the faucet itself.

The device of hidden mixers

In order for the design to please with proper operation and external beauty, it is important to study its structure.

The basis of such a mechanism is 3 parts:

• Mounting box that provides functionality, stability and reliability of the device. Structural elements are hidden in such a metal or plastic case.
• Functional parts, cartridge, spout, device itself.
• An external decorative panel that completes the look of a sanitary ware. A lever for controlling the water jet and a switching device are also located here.

Concealed built-in faucets are standard products that fit any plumbing fittings with a typical set of nuts and fittings.

For the normal functioning of the device, it requires a rigid fixation of the box in the wall cavity. If you do not adhere to such indicators, the built-in mixer will loosen due to vibrations and drops in water pressure and, as a result, the mechanism will fail.

Mixer installation

The concealed shower faucet has a peculiar way of mounting on the wall. The choice of technique is determined by the features of the purchased box or type of mixing. No special tools are required for installation, you just need to stock up on a standard plumbing kit and a puncher. Each soul has detailed instructions that resolve any technical issues.

Installation takes place in this order:

1. The exact designation of the place for attaching plumbing, considering the scheme of work. Organization of wiring, marking.
2. Preparation of a niche in which a special box is placed, wall strobe. As the openings are emptied, bends and pipes are sunk into them.
3. Box installation. (It is not always present in the kit, sometimes there is a need for an additional purchase). Fastening with screws and clips.
4. Installation of a concealed mixer in a prepared box. If it is absent in the set, the niche is used as a place of attachment. Screws and clips are used for reliable fixation. (Further connection of hoses requires scrupulous study of the instructions).
5. A shower faucet built into the wall must pass a performance test. To do this, open the valve on the pipeline and turn on the water. To avoid possible leaks and malfunctions, at this stage they check the tightness of the connections, monitor the correct flow, the order of mixing hot and cold water, and the clarity of regulation with a lever or valve.
6. Fastening of external parts. They should be installed at the time of completion of the wall repair. After fixing the outer panels, their joints are treated with silicone, it will enhance the waterproofing of the joints.

Faucets built into the wall are mounted according to a simplified scheme. Difficulties arise only with the choice and fastening of the box.

Concealed faucet manufacturers

The concealed shower system hides visible pipes in the wall. It helps to easily replace worn-out plumbing with new, reliable and stylish equipment. A concealed faucet will bring conciseness, freshness and novelty to the interior. Many manufacturers, in order to facilitate the choice of consumers, bring their products to a single standard of sizes and fasteners. The popularity of such equipment is confirmed by the brands iBox Universal from Hansgrohe and Flexx Boxx from Kludi.

An important place is occupied by sanitary products of Italian manufacturers Teuco, Albatros, Jacuzzi. Hidden built-in shower, Ideai Standart, Hansa is famous for its high level of products. French, Finnish manufacturers Oras, Damixa, Jacob, Delafon, Migliore, Gess, i Axor, Oras, Nicolazzi.

So, the installation of a built-in mixer is a simplified installation scheme, carried out in accordance with the manual attached to it. Stocking up on patience and accuracy, having carefully studied the secrets of installation, you can accurately connect all the details and establish the correct operation of the device. The device is simple and affordable, even children can master its operation.

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The faucet from the wall mixes the water evenly, and the nodal point between the sink and the shower will prevent spontaneous switching. Installed on the hot compartment, the limiter will prevent possible burns. In self-assembly, one cannot do without care and a responsible approach. Concealed bathroom faucet will fill life with joy, lightness and pleasure. Good luck and easy installation!

In the implementation there is a huge selection of different wall-mounted mixers. But they all differ only in design, there are no fundamental differences in technical characteristics. This greatly simplifies the installation process, making it possible over time to replace old models with new ones without a lot of additional work. In the article, we will consider examples for all occasions: repairing outdated communications for a new mixer, dismantling the old one and installing a new one.

The quality of acceptance of water procedures depends not only on the correct installation, but also on the choice of the installation site and the specific model of the mixer. If you already have outlet pipe sockets, then do not change the place. This issue needs to be addressed at the stage of renovation of the premises. The choice of mixer should be approached carefully at any stage. In order to help you make the best decision, here is a brief comparison of the types of mixers and their performance characteristics.

Bathroom faucet

Experienced plumbers recommend installing faucets with two mid-range valves. Such devices operate for many years without repairs, while the quality of water does not have any effect on the duration of operation. And the water in domestic homes is far from ideal.

Let's start with the simplest option: water sockets are made, the distance between them is standard 15 centimeters. Horizontally, the conclusions are approximately at the same level. All small errors can be eliminated by adjusting the eccentrics.

Step 1. Check the completeness of the mixer. There must be all elements of the device, eccentrics and seals.

Step 2 Turn off the water, remove the plugs from the sockets. Clean the thread, remove dirt. If plumbing has not been connected to the pipes before, then it is advisable to rinse them. To do this, place a container below to collect water, cover the sockets with a cloth to prevent a strong horizontal jet and fully open the water supply tap. Strong pressure will remove all dirt and foreign objects from the pipelines. If this is not done, then while using the bathroom, you will have to disassemble the mixer for cleaning.

Step 3 Wrap the FUM tape around the eccentrics.

We strongly recommend using tape rather than traditional tow. It perfectly holds water, for reliable sealing of threaded connections there is no need to tighten them strongly. We have already mentioned above that silumin eccentrics react negatively to great efforts. But the tape has one unpleasant property - it can only be used once. If you have not wound enough sealant, then you cannot wind it on the old one. It is completely removed, and new material is used for sealing.

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To find out the approximate amount of tape to be wound, screw the eccentrics into the thread without a seal. See if there is a big gap between them, if they stagger a lot. If the screwing is normal, then you need to wind 5-6 rows of tape, if the eccentrics stagger noticeably, then you need 10-12 rows.

How to install eccentrics correctly? This is a very important point.

Important. Never install faucets with force, we have already said that silumin will definitely crack over time. There will be leaks, you will have to deal with repairs. In addition, a cracked eccentric may break off completely, leaving part of the thread in the socket. It is very difficult to get her out of there. How to do this, we will describe below.

1. Remove the mixer, put a level on the two eccentrics and set them horizontally. Turn both carefully at once, make sure that the distance between them does not change.

   For control, constantly apply a mixer to the thread. When screwing in the eccentrics, you must always remember that the ends must be located in the same plane, otherwise the mixer will be at an angle to the wall, which will complicate installation. But this is not all the problems. In order to tightly press the rubber gaskets in the device in this position, you have to make great efforts, these efforts will constantly act on the elements. We have already said that eccentrics react extremely negatively to long-term static loads, the effect of fatigue appears, the metal cracks. As a result, leaks and the inevitability of repair.

2. Everything is normal - install decorative protective caps and twist the mixer.

   The nuts have a thin decorative coating, so as not to damage it with a wrench, use any gaskets. Rubber gaskets are most often installed between the eccentrics and the mixer; it is not necessary to tighten it strongly for several reasons. Firstly, the rubber can cut through, leaks will appear, the gaskets will have to be changed. Secondly, gaskets serve not only to seal the joint, but also to compensate for thermal expansion. As a rule, when heated, the mixer increases in size more than the eccentrics, rubber compensates for these differences without any problems. But if it is strongly compressed, then this function will not be performed, as a result of cracks and leaks.

Practical advice. Often there are situations when the length of the threaded part of the eccentrics is so large that it is not closed with decorative caps, a gap is visible between them and the wall. This is very ugly, don't let it happen. Before starting the installation, screw them on without a seal, put the decorative caps back in place and screw on the mixer. If there is a problem, shorten the thread with a grinder. This must be done carefully, cut the thread only at a right angle to the axis. Be sure to correct the first turn with a triangular file. To check, drive the thread with a nut with the correct diameter and pitch. Ideally, the eccentrics should be pressed tightly against the wall with the mixer nuts.

You can find other recommendations for leveling the mixer. Screw it to the eccentrics, put a level on the body. Next, rotate one of the nuts with a wrench, due to the fact that the body is attached, both eccentrics will rotate through the lever at once. We do not recommend using this method. Why? Firstly, a lot of effort will have to be applied to the nut in order to turn two eccentrics at the same time. This cannot be done, we have already mentioned why. Secondly, this nut can cut through the rubber gasket, we also talked about the consequences. And, thirdly, the thread with the FUM tape cannot be unscrewed, it can only be tightened. Otherwise, leakage may occur.

Features of installing mixers on an open water supply system

Faucets in the bathroom can have a hidden or open supply of cold and hot water, the latter option exists in old houses and is currently almost never used.

In addition to aesthetic problems, outdoor wiring has a very significant drawback: condensate constantly accumulates on cold pipes, often there is so much of it that drops fall on the floor and furniture. Such phenomena do not decorate the bathroom, we do not recommend installing faucets on open wiring. If you have such a variant of engineering networks, then you should not be too lazy and hide the pipes.

There is a large amount of work ahead, there will be a lot of noise and construction debris from wall chasing, you will have to deal with plastering or other finishing work. But the end result is worth it.

Condensation will accumulate on open pipes

According to the technology, installing a faucet in the bathroom on an open plumbing system has no differences from the one described above. The only remark - check the strength of the fixation of the outlets of the pipelines. They are fixed with dowels, often the length and diameter of the hardware is selected without taking into account the loads.

And more advice. You should not mount heavy mixers in this way, plastic fittings are not designed for heavy loads.

How to replace a broken eccentric on a faucet

We have repeatedly mentioned that the quality of eccentrics is far from desirable, in this regard, the appearance of leaks due to cracks is a fairly common phenomenon. The same problems can arise when replacing an old mixer, when old adapters are unscrewed, they crack.

How to minimize the likelihood of unpleasant situations?

1. Do not apply great force when unscrewing the old eccentrics. Hold the key as close as possible to the thread, turn it strictly around the circumference, do not allow pressure to the sides.
2. With your free hand, press the eccentric, “sink” it into the thread. During screwing, the resistance force should gradually decrease. If this does not happen and with each revolution it is necessary to apply increased efforts, then twist it a little and start twisting it again. Move the key to the left to the right, gradually increasing the twisting.
3. If you are changing the eccentrics due to the fact that they are a little cracked and leaking, then you need to be extra careful and prevent complete breaking off. Press the free end of the element to the thread, unscrew very slowly, do not skew.

Unfortunately, these recommendations do not always help to avoid breaking off eccentrics, often the threaded part remains in the socket. Getting it out of there is quite difficult, but possible. Work is much easier to do if not tow was used for sealing, but FUM tape. When sealing threaded connections with tape, unlike tow, it is not necessary to tighten the eccentrics with great effort. Accordingly, it is much easier to unscrew them. This is another argument in favor of using such a sealant.

There are two ways to unscrew the broken off threaded part of the eccentric from the socket.

The first is with a hacksaw blade for metal.

Step 1. Carefully cut a groove in the broken thread with a hacksaw. Do this very carefully, try to minimize damage to the threads in the socket and never saw through it completely. If the groove damages the threads to the full depth, then there will definitely be leaks.

To facilitate the work, break off the end of the hacksaw blade without teeth. Pay attention that during sawing the teeth are turned in your direction, and not vice versa.

Practical advice. The work will be much easier if you have a quality hacksaw. Never buy a blade that has only black teeth and the rest of the metal is white. Due to staining, manufacturers only imitate the hardening process, the hacksaw does not have the required hardness. The fact is that the canvas can be hardened by heating with an open flame or high-frequency currents. Both technologies are possible only when the entire blade is heated, and not just a narrow strip of teeth. It is impossible to heat a part of the web with high-frequency currents according to physical laws. And when only the teeth are heated by a flame, it is impossible to withstand the hardening regimes.

Step 2 Try using a screwdriver to pry off the broken piece of thread and loosen it a little. If it doesn’t work, cut the second groove next to it in the same way.

Step 3 Remove the sawn off strip, it will have to be broken off. We have already said that it is forbidden to completely saw through the thread on a broken piece. Pry it with the tip of a screwdriver and try to bend it with a hammer and remove it. Silumin, from which eccentrics are made, the metal is fragile and will be removed after several attempts.

Step 4 Unscrew the broken piece with the tips of the pliers, it should come out easily. Clean the threads in the socket from the remnants of the sealant, check the condition, drive it with a new eccentric.

This method of removing a broken part is quite laborious and unsafe - there is a high probability of damage to the thread in the socket.

Video - The eccentric broke. How to pull it out?

Step 1. Pick up any metal conical object with sharp edges, the width of the edges should be equal to the inner diameter of the broken off threaded part of the eccentric. A large triangular file is great, if it is not there, then you can cut such a device from a steel strip with a grinder. By the way, it will always come in handy for a home master.

Step 2 Insert the smaller taper into the hole and advance it until the sharp edges rest against the body of the piece of thread.

Step 3 Gently tap on the reverse side with a hammer, the edges should make small indentations in the metal.

Step 4 With one hand, press on the free end of the device, and with the other, slowly begin to unscrew. You can use any suitable keys or pliers. The main thing is to move the thread from its place, after that it unscrews easily.

This method allows you to keep the thread of the socket intact, re-tightening the eccentric is not a problem. And you can not worry about tightness, everything will be fine.

These types of devices can only be mounted on solid bases. If the walls are finished with clapboard, plasterboard, panels, etc., then installing the mixer on them is not possible. Consider this feature even at the stage of bathroom renovation. If you are doing a major overhaul of old premises, then immediately sink the pipes for supplying cold and hot water. In this case, several conditions must be met.

1. The distance between the outlets of the water supply is approximately 15 centimeters. This option is suitable for the vast majority of wall faucets, except for expensive exclusive options.

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2. Attach outlets to walls very securely. If you plan to mount the mixer on a foam block partition, then take a set of measures to increase the fixation strength. The main disadvantage of foam concrete is low strength, and the use of special dowels in our case will not help. It is advisable to make conical holes with the top of the cone outward in the places where the sockets are fixed in the blocks, fill them with a cement-sand mixture with an increased amount of cement, and install dowels in this material. To increase the strength of the fastening, the socket should be sealed with a solution around the entire perimeter.
3. During installation, consider the thickness of the wall finish. If ceramic tiles are planned, then the thickness of the adhesive is approximately 0.5 cm, the same thickness of the tile. Set water outlets according to these parameters. After the final finishing of the walls, some should lie in the same plane with ceramic tiles, do not sink them. The fact is that, if necessary, you can easily cut off a piece of the thread of a too long eccentric, this is imperceptible and does not have any negative effect on the tightness of the connection. If the sockets are very far from the surface and the eccentric thread captures them for only a few turns, then problems arise. It is possible to lengthen the internal thread using a set of adapters, although such manipulations will always be noticeable. True, reputable plumbing equipment stores have eccentrics with different length parameters, but not every master has the opportunity to visit such establishments. This is especially true for residents of villages and small towns.
4. Once the sockets are soldered to the pipes, close their internal openings immediately. It is better to use special plastic plugs, if they are not available, then use paper or pieces of cloth. Take all measures to ensure that no mortar or construction debris gets inside during construction work.
5. If possible, it is recommended to install special strips for sockets under the mixer. The slats increase the reliability of fixation, but they also have one drawback - you will have to expand the mounting hole.
6. Before chasing the walls, make markings on them. You need two vertical lines and one horizontal. Draw lines of such length that they allow you to control the position of the sockets after the holes are chiselled. Apply even rails or rulers to them and fix sockets along the axes.
7. When marking the position of water outlets, consider the features of ceramic tiles. It is very difficult for tilers to cut corner holes at the ends of tiles, and they often crack. Slightly shift the position of the sockets in one direction or another so that they come out in the center of the tiles. Holes in the center are drilled without problems with a crown, the finish is neat and beautiful.

Wall mixer with shower

Video - How to install a bathroom faucet on the wall

Sometimes it seems that only professionals can install a faucet in the bathroom. Especially if this question was brought before an inexperienced owner. Everything looks complicated, incomprehensible and from this even more frightening. But you can cope with this task on your own, only having a little understanding of the intricacies of the process.

We will tell you how not to make a mistake in choosing a mixer, what parameters to look for when buying a device, and also provide step-by-step instructions for installing it.

We supplemented all stages of assembly and installation with detailed diagrams and visual photographs. For a better understanding of the process, video clips are provided with instructions for installing the crane.

The need to install a faucet in the bathroom can arise for various reasons - as a result of a full-scale repair, a breakdown of an old familiar unit, or you just want to change a boring model.

If this is one of the last two options, then it will be quite easy to deal with the issue. The main thing is to calmly deal with the device, installation features and the most common mistakes.

When installing a new faucet with a shower head on the wall, you need to focus on the convenience of the owner. The height of the attachment for the watering can depends on the individual needs of a particular person.

Built-in products for the bathroom have been particularly relevant lately, as the style of minimalism is increasingly prevailing in fashion. An advantageous advantage is such products in small bathrooms. What should you pay attention to if you decide to opt for flush-mounted plumbing?

The built-in mixer includes 2 blocks:

External part. This includes the faucet handle, decorative panel, button for switching from spout to shower (depending on the faucet model).

Inner part. The main unit, which is mounted in the wall. Pipes with cold and hot water, pipes to a spout or an overhead shower head (depending on what is provided for by the design) are connected to it.

The built-in mixer is installed in 2 stages:

Installation of hidden elements;

Installation of an overhead shower spout, bath spout or hygienic shower head. This stage begins only after the completion of the finishing work in the room.

Preparing a wall for a built-in structure. To install a concealed faucet, it is necessary to prepare a recess in the wall - an average depth of 85 - 110 mm. Choose the location of the mixer that is convenient for you and from it, if necessary, lead the strobes (holes in the wall for pipes) to the spout, top nozzle or hygienic watering can. At the same time, avoid crossing water pipes. And already from the floor, strobes are laid directly to the mixer itself for supplying water.

The choice of material for the pipeline. In order for the built-in mixer to serve for many years, and during its operation there would be no breakdowns, special attention should be paid to the material for laying the pipeline. The occurrence of a leak in the pipes can lead not only to the breakdown of the entire structure, but also to damage to the wall itself, where the structure is built. To prevent this situation and make the installation reliable, it is recommended to install polypropylene or copper pipes. It is not advisable to use metal-plastic pipes, because. they are not strong enough.

The body of the built-in mixer. In a built-in faucet, the main unit must be reliable and of high quality, because it will be installed in the wall. In the event of a leak, you will have to destroy the wall, which will lead to additional monetary costs for repairs and a change in the decorative finish of the wall. The main thing is that its functional part, which is built into the wall, is made entirely of brass. Brass is the best material for the manufacture of the faucet body, characterized by durability and strength.

Installation of external elements of the flush-mounted system. When installing a shower nozzle, hygienic watering can or spout on the ends of the pipelines, it is necessary to install angular threaded elements that are fixed to the wall with mortar or dowels. Next, you will have to install the outer part of the mixer: a decorative overlay, a mixer handle.

There are 4 installation options for the built-in mixer:

1. Bath faucet with spout and overhead shower head.

(with shower diverter), wall-mounted overhead shower spout, shower head, wall-mounted bath spout.

2.Shower faucet and overhead shower head.

For this installation, you need to purchase a wall-mounted overhead shower spout, shower head.

3. Bath faucet with overhead shower head and shower head.

For this installation, you need to purchase a built-in bath and shower faucet (with shower diverter), a wall-mounted overhead shower spout, a shower head, a shower head and a hose connection with a wall-mounted shower holder.

4. Mixer for bidet and hygienic watering can. For this installation, you need to purchase a shower or bidet faucet with a built-in installation system, a hygienic showerhead and a hose connection with a wall-mounted showerhead holder.

Faucets built into the wall must be tested before final finishing.

To do this, turn on the water. This simple test will indicate faults and possible leaks, if any. View every inch of your embedded system, paying particular attention to connections.
We also recommend that you leave the pipeline under water pressure for 1-3 days.
If during this period of time you have not found any leaks, you can do the finishing.

The WasserKRAFT company in the Built-in products section offers various products for different options for installing a flush-mounted system. Also in the section of the catalog Watering cans, shower heads, hoses you can choose shower heads for the top spout, the design of which fits perfectly into the style of any interior.

And remember that the installation of the faucet is best done with the help of a professional plumber. This way you will save your time and avoid problems when installing the recessed mounting system.

When renovating a bathroom or simply when a faucet in a shower room fails, you will face the problem of installing a new plumbing fixture. Without experience and skills, it is impossible to cope with this task on your own, but you can call the master in San Remo, who will do everything quickly and efficiently.

When is installation or replacement required?

Installing a new shower faucet or removing an old one to replace it is no easy task. Professionals have to order this service in different situations that lead to a breakdown of a plumbing fixture:

• Initially incorrect or careless installation, as well as inaccurate operation of the mixer.
• Low water quality. One of the main reasons for the wear of faucets and plumbing in general. It destroys not only cartridges, but also other elements of devices, as a result of which, over time, it may be necessary to install a new faucet in the shower.
• Manufacturing defects. If the faucet was initially assembled poorly, which is most often the case with Chinese cheap models, it will not last you even 1-2 years, and it will have to be replaced.
• Wear of moving elements and plates in the mixer due to long-term operation of the device.

To understand that it is time to call the master to install or replace the faucet in the shower, you can use the following signs:

• constantly dripping water;
• it is impossible to adjust the water temperature;
• hot or cold water does not flow;
• body leaks;
• the adjustment knob or spout is broken.

There are many situations, but San-Remo plumbers, who can order the installation of any mixer, will help solve the problem in a short time.

How are shower mixers installed?

San-Remo offers customers an affordable cost for all work, and you only need to call the master on the phone. A plumber arriving at the specified address to install the mixer will do the following:

1. It will block the access of water to the plumbing device and open all its valves to drain the residue and make sure that the correct faucet is closed.
2. A hose leading to the shower head is unscrewed from the body.
3. After that, the master proceeds to dismantle the old mixer.
4. Before installing a new device, tow is wound on the threaded connections and a sealant is used, after which the mixer is connected.
5. After attaching the device to the pipes, the hose of the watering can is attached to the body by inserting rubber rings-gaskets.
6. After completing the installation work, the master opens the water and makes sure that there are no leaks. All connections must be tight.

It should be noted that our plumber always works carefully and responsibly when installing / dismantling and replacing faucets in the shower room, so customers do not have problems during the subsequent operation of the device.

Benefits of installing faucets in the shower by San-Remo masters

Anyone who needs to install a faucet in the shower can call a plumber in our company. We are approached by a large number of customers who appreciate the quality and our other advantages:

• prompt departure of the master to the place of work;
• free telephone consultation on all issues;
• low price for the whole range of services;
• transparent conditions (our clients understand what they are paying for);
• accuracy and responsibility;
• tips for the further operation of plumbing.

To call the master from San-Remo to your home, just contact our manager by phone number, report your problem. Also provide the address and a convenient time for the plumber to arrive.

We value our customers and provide a variety of discounts:

• 5% for ordering services for up to 15,000 rubles.
• 8% for works with a total cost of 15,000 to 20,000 rubles.
• 10% when ordering services worth more than 20,000 rubles.
• 5% for those who order the service through our online form.
• 10% preferential category of citizens: pensioners, disabled people, Veterans of the Great Patriotic War or Labor.