How to Replace a Shower Faucet Trim Plate, Handle, Shower Arm, Tub Spout, and Bathtub Drain Moen DIY

In this step-by-step video, I'll show you how to replace or upgrade your Shower Faucet Trim Plate (escutcheon), Shower Handle, Shower Arm, Shower Head, Tub Spout, Bathtub Drain, and Overflow Cover. *Phew!*

If you want to give your shower a brand new look, or just need to know how to replace one piece of the trim set, this video has you covered! Our shower set is from Moen, but the basic process applies to all brands.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Unboxing
2:16 Shower Plate & Handle
5:04 Tub Spout
10:10 Shower Arm
13:53 Showerhead
15:35 Tub Drain & Overflow

[buginarug]

I’m 15 years old and I’m trying to do home improvements as my dad no longer does them in a timely manner. This is by far the most informative video I’ve found and feel confident in myself to be able to replace the shower components we have that are definitely rusting behind. I know how to sauter because thankfully I did a project involving it. As my dad is a heavy duty mechanic we have literally everything needed to finish this project except the drain tool which is pretty cheap. I’m hoping this will be a nice improvement for my mom as it really needs to be replaced…

Thank you for posting this video it means a lot!

[leolifestylephotography]

At first I was like “21 minutes, why the hell would it need to be that damn long” and then I actually watched your process. You cut no corners and filled it with gems throughout. Definitely an informative vid!! 💯💯

[marcpelletier]

I also love that you showed everyone how to problem solve. Very detailed, clear, and honest explanations. Most people show direct replacement under ideal circumstances. This was very helpful and much appreciated!!

[TempestPhaedra]

Thanks for such a thorough and realistic video. I love that you showed the removal and install for every single part, and explained what pieces might be tight and difficult to remove. A lot of videos are filmed on sets with brand new, hand tightened hardware, and when the repair guy effortlessly removes something that’s not budging for me it makes me wonder if my situation is different and if I’m going to break something by continuing. Kudos to the camera operator too.

I was just going to replace my decaying shower head because I thought the rest would be too difficult, but now I think I can replace all this grungy gross decades old hardware myself, with something really pretty and clean.

[MsluluE]

You just saved me from paying someone else to do it. Thank

I also love the solutions you gave as well. No one ever tells you problems you can run into.

[CarlosGonzalez-ugur]

I loved that you showed the problem solving that went behind this. No Hollywood-production where everything goes perfectly, and yet you made it all work!

[shermcbrearty]

Thank you so much, sir, for responding. I recently lost my adult son :( 😭 ; I will be looking to you for help/advice with the things I need to do myself. Once again, sir, I thank you for your patience and kindness. 💙

[qrqypqi]

I love hearing your kids in the background! Very helpful for reaffirming the lessons from my Pop!

[davidbuettner]

Thanks... perfect explanations... The "Double-ended tub wrench" will be added to my list of tools that I will probably only use once in my entire life. Who didn't see that coming?!?!

[KINGRAD]

Thanks for giving the full conversion from top to bottom with extra info. No need to browse all around for each part.

[troublessavage]

I just came over from watching the full process of changing the valve too on Home Depot and I lost all confidence. I thought it'd be as simple as changing the superficial components. Thank you for the video!

[ikewrizzle]

I’ve replaced a shower head before, so I was confident I could handle the rest of the components. After this video I KNOW I can handle it all.
Great ass explanation of things hopefully you had a great day after this work was done

[leaderslawcenter]

You are awesome. You are a good teacher. You gave me the confidence to do this work by myself.

[ButterBabyu]

This video and the one by LEARNINGCORD...The combination of the two saved me a lot of money. I did the job myself, changed trim plate, handle, shower arm, tub spout, drain and the cartridge. Thanks a million guys, you're awesome.

[cailinanderson]

I appreciate your video and the time you took to make it. I've put off changing my shower fixtures out because I thought it was harder than it actually is. Watching your video gave me the confidence to remove all my hardware and now I am now heading to the store to buy new ones to install.

[towardajones]

Great job explaining what hiccups can happen. I'm a 50 year old female so I don't have the strength I used to. Now I am confident I can do the install myself. Thank you!

[DYIIdeas]

At first I was like “21 minutes, why the hell would it need to be that damn long” and then I actually watched your process. You cut no corners and filled it with gems throughout. Definitely an informative vid!!

[deenajones]

Excellent presentation! The bit about welding a piece onto the pipe for the spout is very good information. My house is old and workers have advised that a wall needs to be broken into to replace my spout. Hopefully the option you mentioned will work!

[jackpine]

Good thing the rough-in valve matched the new trim. I just replaced an 18 year old valve that I could not get parts for with a Delta that uses their universal rough-in valve. It was installed on an exterior wall, so no rear access. Cut it out with a reciprocating saw. Took forever to clean the old solder off the supply lines and the shower riser and tub pipes, enough to be able to get the new threaded fittings on. I split the job up over two days. In between, capped the supply lines with SharkBite end caps so I could turn the water back on. Not a fun job, but I saved a bunch of money doing it myself.

[ambercottrell]

At any point did you have to turn the water off and do you have a video explaining it you have to update the faucet valve? Thank you for the informative video. It was done really well 😊