Access issues with wall-mounted taps

Question

I like the idea of wall mounted taps for my bath, but they look like they'd be hard to access if there's a leak or other issue. How do they work in terms of maintenance?

David · Answer

as soon as you build plumbing valves and fixtures in you are creating more work when it comes to maintenance.

Michael · Answer

Once installed properly there should be no need to access the connections

Steve · Answer

Well the first thing that has to be done is the installation of pipework has to be made and concealed behind wall to be connected to your taps if there is no pipework you cannot have wall mounted taps depending on positioning of your bath this could be quite an expensive job for you as the removal of your bath will have to be done extra pipework fitted from existing pipework that you already have there

Gary · Answer

It depend where the pipework that feeds them comes from

Patrick · Answer

Hi Bill
It depends on the wall fabric and the quality of the plumbing connections made. But unless you have rear access you will end up having to break into the wall to fix leaking pipes. The actual tap mechanism should be accessible from the front anyway. Normally connections are made and tested and left for a day to check for weeping before covering over the pipe work. I have done it behind decorative painted mdf panelling. I can share a pic if you need it.

Gareth · Answer

Obviously this would involve concealed pipework, if possible try and install the taps install the pipework in a stud wall which is accesible via adjacent wall if ever need, you could simply cut out a small section of plaster to access the taps/pipework from the rear, this would also reduce installation costs and allow you to install taps after bath as been install and wall finishes are complete

Naikullah · Answer

If possible, you could put an access panel behind the wall for maintenance. the only parts that would need maintenance are the cartridges which can usually be accessed externally without going behind the walls.

Access issues with wall-mounted taps

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