Standard Tub Shower Valve Rough In Height

American standard offers a number of rough in valves for each configuration so you can design your ideal shower.

Standard tub shower valve rough in height.

Shower and bathtub rough in details. The hole for the flooring should be 14 inches from the wall and 12 inches wide. Tub spout 4 inches above tub rim. Faucet valves 20 to 22 inches above the floor.

The dimensions you should know for roughing in the shower include planning the location for the drain handles faucets and shower head. The shower head normally is located 72 to. 80 inches from the floor. Where shower arm will go.

The drain will sit in the floor centered on the tub. For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the. Choosing your shower rough in valve is simple once you decide between a pressure balance valve or thermostatic valve set up. Horizontally each faucet goes 4 inches to the right left of centerline.

In a shower only unit the faucet is placed higher at 48 inches off the floor. Showerhead will be about 65 to 78 inches above the floor tub supply vertical. Showerhead height the showerhead height should be on the wall just above the head of the tallest user in the household. Take into consideration whether the controls work the tub and shower since you ll want to mount them lower to accommodate tub users.