How to Replace a Bathtub Spout | Home Plumbing Repair Video Series

This video will demonstrate how to remove and replace the bathtub spout. To replace your spout simply remove the spout, go to your local plumbing supply store and acquire a new replacement part and install it. Watch the video for a demonstration and special considerations. This will NOT fix a leaky faucet. If you have a dripping faucet then you need to replace the actual valve (the on/off hot/cold part). A leaky valve is a lot more involved and you would need a plumber.
I replaced this faucet spout because it would not direct the water to my showerhead and it was old and ugly.

[@wildapache64]

Dudes like you be teaching us things our dads were never around to teach us

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I am very honored to be able to help you. You show fantastic integrity to take the time to express gratitude. I am very happy to help you.

[@wildapache64]

@@FROSTYLIFE respect you man 💯

[@pepeg.luthier566]

I wonder if the other 3 girls are married already. Hard to find good ones, I am sure with you as a Dad, they will be perfect.

[@LisaMaryification]

Yeah, I listen to subliminals by a guy who tells me good stuff about me all in order to undo all the rotten things my dad ever said to me.

[@her_majestyGold]

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[@redlantern6929]

As a guy that didn't have a father to teach me basic handy man things, I rely heavily on these 'dad how do I' videos.. you did a great job at explaining everything. Our diverter was stuck in the shower position and needed replaced. Within an hour of watching this I a proud to say I successfully replaced our spout because of this video. Now I patiently wait on my Jack's Supreme pizza.

[@LaMiGrAFrAnK]

Git R' Done I tell ye what

[@askledhead]

I can relate.

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

Shit I had a dad but he didn’t teach me nothing, he to didn’t have a clue what was going on

[@StanDaMan29CPT]

Same here.

[@thelmagriffin5851]

You deserve a pizza for your hard work

[@swegstererr4214]

Even though this video is 7yrs old your still helping people everyday like myself on plumbing situations like this lol. Thank you very much !!

[@leonelgalan9431]

Seriously I'm watching now and it's 2022 lol

[@redalert206]

yes! i'm watching this in 2023 and it helped me out a lot!

[@wizengy]

A couple of rules for plumbing: 1. Always do your work while the plumbing store is open. 2. Always plug the drain while working because drains attract screws and other small pieces. Also, caulk around the spout from the 7 o'clock clockwise to the 5 o'clock position. Keep the caulk bead small.

[@QueenMiracle46]

Why

[@DrDingus]

porque?

[@wizengy]

Leaving a little opening in the caulk at the bottom allows any water that makes its way into the interior of the spout a way to exit. Water sitting inside the spout will cause mold, corrosion, and other nastiness.

[@Bj-sh3sk]

@@wizengy Thanks!

[@ybrik5937]

@@wizengy So with this sleeve with threaded end, there is always a chance of excess water coming back the pipe to the wall?

[@carpenterfamily6198]

I’m fixing my tub spout and my family is like, ‘What’s with the pizza ?’ I told them that’s how the guy did it in the video !

[@lucky5853]

LOL!

[@fcentauri8]

😂

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Fantastic, that is awesome. Pizza is life

[@mymanhemi3610]

Winner!!!!!!!🤣

[@jaymiche9542]

I love it!

[@cinnammonngirl]

I just want to thank you for posting this....I watched your video, and changed my faucet in about 3 minutes. I wasn't sure what to expect, so your comprehensive video gave me the confidence to go for it.

[@brandonbdl]

Thanks for taking time out of your day to not only fix the faucet for you and the other household members, but everyone who watches this video. You deserve more then that pizza man!!!

[@annamariemenendez1417]

Thank you! I have to change an old tub spout. The plumber changed the shower but didn't want to change the tub spout. Our house is a mobile home and he said had to get behind the wall. I have seen several videos and it looks easy. Thanks again.

[@ozdoits]

⭐This video was EXACTLY what we needed to do this ourselves without a plumber - thank you!!!⭐

[@RealStevenBanks]

Hey Bud. A few years later but "Thank you" This video really helped me. Cheers!

[@joshuamcconville2289]

I just wanted to comment on how awesome this video is, how clear and informational he is. And thank you for taking the time to make the video for the rest of us. 🙏🏻

[@frankavila5908]

put sealant before tightening prevent water seepage from going behind to walls.

[@paulart119]

This video helped me a lot! Thanks for doing this. One word of warning though. In my bathroom the geniuses who installed the plumbing in the original new house (1 year old house) cut a large hole for the copper tube to come through. I did not know that I had to basically caulk the opening shut before attaching the spout because if the diverter leaks then the water will run along the back of the copper tube and leak onto the ceiling. This is exactly what happened. So, make sure the hole through which the copper tube emerges is sealed shut.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Very good point. Thank you for pointing that out. The trim piece is not enough for keeping water out. Like you said, it must be sealed.

[@erikehlert]

so if water is running back towards the wall, along the bottom of the copper tube, and you seal the gap between the tube and the wall, where does the water go? Does water just sit in that chamber of the faucet, potentially damaging the wall over time, or is that a drain hole at the bottom of the faucet attachment, where the water can escape? Is there a better solution to stopping water from going backwards along that pipe? like maybe putting some sort of gasket around it?

[@christophersmith2468]

Great job man. I have rental properties and this is my project for the day. And thanks to you I have less anxiety about what needs to be done

[@InspireNewJoy]

Thanks, FROSTY Life for the video and advice on not buying the cheapest replacement. I bought a Moen spout, and the instructions were so short and easy; they were literally written as 4 steps in big print on the back of the spout package . Unfortunately, my house has a CPVC stub, instead of a copper stub, but with your video, I had the old spout off, and the new one on, in no time. :-)

[@russstedman]

Awesome video! Your calm sense of humor cheered me up. I was kinda grumpy because I was taking a shower just now and the whole spout shot off the pipe like a missile, narrowly missing my legs, leaving me covered in soap and wondering what the fork just happened. Cheers!

[@Brendalovesdior]

After some airbnb guests, my spout has play back and forth and isn't tight against the wall anymore. I now feel pretty confident that I can watch this while I try fixing it myself. Great video! :D thanks

[@FROSTYLIFE]

We love staying at AirBNB homes when we travel. Thank you for the positive feedback and good luck with the repair.

[@danielvincent2793]

Just bought my first home and this was the first fix I ran into. I had no idea how my faucet was installed previously but wow it was completely backwards. I have the exact same setup with the white plastic thread on piece with o ring then screw on plastic body and faucet. Thanks for the help!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I love it when my videos provide assistance to people who need the information. Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive comment.

[@oceang60]

Great video, you made it extremely clear! Probably the most easy to understand diy video I've ever seen... Most people don't include all the little details like you do. Great accent too!

[@garybonde58]

You should add one final step. You should prove out the part of the spout that diverts the water. As a final step, you may want to divert the water and see how much leakage there is at the faucet when water is diverted upward. Thank you for making the video,

[@FROSTYLIFE]

You are correct. I did another video that shows the difference.

[@mizzezjones]

@@FROSTYLIFE add the link to that video here please. Thanks.

[@keithbrown8198]

Thank you for this video! I have been dreading dealing with my faulty tub spout for months.

[@sloth126]

Going to try this on Thursday. Fingers crossed it works. I appreciate your video. Detailed step by step instructions. We might have the same set up kind of

[@keeslover777]

Trying this tomorrow, and will be picking up caulking as well, just in case! Thanks for the informative video. My converter hasn't worked since I bought my house 6 years ago and has essentially rusted shut to where only showers are possible, so i haven't been able to take a hot soak since then. I'll keep y'all posted

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Once you get the old one loose (I can be stubborn) then the rest of the task is pretty easy. Make sure you do not break any pipes. If it is really rusted badly then you might still need a plumber that has the right equipment to get it loose. I hope it goes well, let me know. There is nothing like a hot soak. I am not a bath type of guy, but after being in the lake and covered in sand and chilled from the lake water, the hot soak is the perfect remedy.

[@keeslover777]

@@FROSTYLIFE it worked! I didn't do any damage to the pipes, don't have a leak, and didn't blow up the house! (I'm not what you would consider "handy"). Thanks SO much for the video!!!!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

@@keeslover777 I am very proud of you. I am very happy to hear that my video helped you become handy

[@pennymanter-miller2294]

I am a great grandmother and need to do this now!! Thanks for the information!! I can't afford to call for help!!!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

awesome ! thanks for this. I am very comfortable doing this now that I see what it involves. I have done much more difficult plumb stuff just never encountered this particular scenario. my old spout was always like 1/2" away from the actual tile and had a huge amount of sloppy caulking in between, always was loose feeling. when I redo it I will make sure it is nice and snug ! whoever did it before probably just didnt give a crap and threw it on there with no effort to make it correct.

[@TBoom8669]

My family & I are purchasing our first house next month. There are plenty of little things that need to be done which i have done in the past, but plumbing was not really one of them. This spout issue was one of the items from the inspection and now i think is should be able to do it without issue. Thanks for the video.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

yes..the tub spout should be pretty easy to replace. Thank you for watching and let me know how it goes.

[@oh_killum_1096]

Appreciate the help I’m about to head to the parts store right now and fix this cruddy water spout once and for all!

[@sarbantz]

I wished I watched this video before I bought a spout. It was wrong one. Thank you for posting this video and sharing the knowledge.

[@bforty79]

Best video on KZbin for this. All about details, reading instructions, doing it over if you need to. Great tips and great footage. Thank you!

[@happy_bubble7]

ty - First time home owner and the bathroom didn't have a faucet AT ALL. Instruction reading is pointless when you're dyslexic, so video's help many of us sooo much!

[@lisabaton7805]

thank you I am going to change mine.. it should not have went bad because the bathroom was remodeled not long ago less than 2 years. Wish me luck

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I wish you the best of luck, and some skill and patience. You never know how plumbing will go, but often goes well with patience and persistence.

[@frivlus]

I have watched a number of these videos; you provided two key pieces of information: Measure the spout and take the original fixture with you. Both of those kept me from buying a faucet 1/4 inch too long and having to go back. Thanks for the great video.

[@rosalindapacheco8890]

Thank you for sharing your tub faucet installation, you make it so simple and easy. Keep up your good work.

[@prayze9118]

This video is awesome! I believe I am able to replace my bathtub faucet on my own. Thank you so much! Your personality is great!!!!!

[@MegaBarky]

told my son im going to find out what to do on yt. this vid is all i needed. nice down to earth presentation

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Excellent, thank you. I am happy that this helped you figure out the bathtub spout replacement task

[@KStone9711]

Exactly! Thank goodness for KZbin dads coming in clutch 😊

[@vincentdaugustine9218]

Thank you so much im a painter by trade but had a very leaky faucet asked my buddy how to do it and he said it was simple enough to follow instructions. I got confused so turned to this video for help and pulled it off in less than 5 minutes! However if you do have trouble getting the fitting to slide all the way i would recommend sanding the pipe a little makes it 10x easier!! I called my dad and he told me that😂😂

[@aluken2003]

I know its been awhile since you made this video but thanks .It helped me in 2017 !!

[@leosrule5691]

And me in 2019.!!!

[@MommyandMelanie]

And me in 2020!

[@felyg7722]

So, I bought the spout, wish me good luck! I’m a woman who does plumbing, painting, and electrical things in the house. I figure I can either flood the house with water, or get a perm if I shock myself. 😂 Thank you!

[@tommulchy1]

Great Videos for the dads out there. Does anyone else have a wife or significant other that automatically assumes, we fathers automatically know how to repair everything on the cheap DIY style? As if we were born knowing all of this knowledge. Or, there moment when we became fathers, we received a DYI download into our brains? Some DYI products or repairs yes I am confident in others I have learned rather than trying yourself, for your pride. It's much more cost-effective to do some research and do it right. Thank God for the advancement of the internet and for guys like yourself, Yes, once again modern technology continues helping guys like me saving our pride, and saving our (Man-Card) thank you again, Sir. Keep doing what you're doing online my man. I will be subscribing to your channel. God Bless

[@liftingheavy1]

This video made this job easier than expected. Thanks!

[@evifnoskcaj]

Hello! The only thing I would recommend is that people use thread or plumbers tape on the threading to create a better seal. But aside from that, I love the video, the content (pizza is life) and your overall chill attitude! Thanks again for posting and keep it ULTIMATE! lol

[@angelasalvage4423]

Thanks so much. You are wonderful for helping economical folks like myself.

[@robertadougherty713]

I found this video to be very helpful thanks for sharing I am going to try this I bought the same one you did this will be my first attempt!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Your project well go well now that you have taken the time to research how to replace the tub faucet. I am happy my video helped you out.

[@karenskinner9044]

How did it go, Roberta?

[@MonkeyChunky31]

Hi, girl here. Thank you for this video! I need to change my shower spout. Your video is so helpful!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I am very happy to hear my video helped you solve the problem. Cheers and happy Sunday.

[@stephanieattebery7692]

Thank you for your detailed video! This will help me to make only one trip to the hardware store, thanks to your thorough details!

[@mikejackson3922]

Great information and you explained it well! Nice sense of humor too.

[@Dave-xh9oc]

I get to do this repair, glad I found your insightful video. Btw, you sound a lot like Dave Thomas, so I imagined Doug McKenzie walking me through this.

[@justinmosley8638]

Thanks, Brother! Great video all around -- humor and technical advice! Love it!!!

[@randybeard6040]

I use YT video's to Fix everything these days and what a Miracle Bunch of help it is--I have a friend that has been a Mechanic for 40 years and he uses it all the time on these newer model of cars...

[@howardmaribelle]

I previously also watched your video on how to replace shower drain. You make a hard job easy & fun!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

thank you so much for making a positive comment on my bathtub repair video. I like to have fun with even the most boring tasks and show others how to do the same. Chores suck..but life does not.

[@RAMESH9211G]

I have American Standard spout so the procedure may be similar. Thanks for the video. My problem is Knob lever not coming up to block the diverter properly. Some if the suggestions by commenters such as use Teflon tape, sealant like silicon at the base, etc. are worth noting.

[@ruthmockbee3439]

Hi 👋🏼 I’m needing to replace my tub spout and found this video ~ just wanted to say Thank You for explaining it so well!! I’m happy I found You on here, *new subscriber now! 🎉 You seem like a really good person 😊 And btw - Adding toppings to a frozen pizza 🍕 is the only way to make them tasty! I always add more shredded cheese & olives. Thank you very much for helping this single mom to become a Plumber 😃 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@John14-23]

This man perfectly represents the midwest.... Great video btw, big help

[@samsonn25]

Nice you totally changed the style and type

[@roberthuppe1864]

Thanks for the video. It helped me fix the leak at the spout of our bath upstairs.

[@ms79ta]

I needed to see the shower work! Like your video, though. The diverter is my reason for changing the spout.

[@tdkwap]

Nice video, but you forgot to mention to use teflon tape on the threaded part (Also, would have been nice to see water actually diverted)

[@djarcadian]

Probably has a rubber gasket.

[@dallasfingrocks]

You can get away without it most of the time if one or more is Plastic of some sort still recommend it thogh cus the Plastic will stick and bind up and the Teflon will act as a lube and make it easier to install and remove

[@rubykinglet]

This is just the info I needed. Buying a house with a broken diverter and I was curious if we need to hire a plumber. Watching this makes me think I can do it. I dabble in handy...

[@jamesdobbins7312]

Visting my pops for 2024 and he’s getting older he’s very handy but I’m surprising pops with a new sprout for the guest bathroom. Like my pops always say hey son we go to school on KZbin and he’s right , great video

[@jimcoll9302]

I've been retired forever and I with your help, I was able to do it myself.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

+Jim Coll That is very good news. I love to hear when my videos help people replace the faucet or other home projects. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@askledhead]

I'm not a plumber BUT I find a lot of the maintenance can be really simple to do. If a person is Mechanically Inclined a lot of things are achievable with a little common sense. I saved my Cousin about $400 and with KZbin it makes things much more possible

[@juancarlosaguirre3639]

Thank you Sir, another new job learned, you made it possible thank you 👍 you are a blessing to others like me 😊

[@jvjones124]

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO! I purchased almost the same kit you did and couldn’t figure it out until I watched your video the instructions like you said were so very long but you made short work of it and the tutorial was excellent! Tomorrow I’ll return to my moms house and be able to install it thanks to you!

[@user-ph9pw5ev5l]

Thanks for the excellent training session

[@Chickendoc]

You should get a Nobel Prize for this!

[@DonLubach]

Love the humor. And this tutorial even includes a trip to the store. Thank you!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I am very encouraged by your message. I was so excited that I figured out how to replace the bath tub faucet that I just had to share my experience on video.

[@Sirriffsalot]

FROSTY Life I love field trips!

[@raquelclass9647]

That was nice and simply put and I love the encouragement to get a plumber if people feel like they can’t do it. I can’t stand those KZbin videos where they start out saying do not get a plumber do not get electrician you can do this yourself it really depends on the confidence of the person if they feel like they can do it. But you made it so simple to understand. And I especially love the part where he taught us to buy a pizza when we do it… Lol thanks for the video loved it

[@montystein8858]

It's 2020 and this helped me do some routine maintenance and I appreciate the video bud

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Glad it helped

[@rafaelg4566]

Perfect tutorial for diy guy like me. Thanks!

[@jengriffin8036]

I love this guy! Thanks for making this video! It helped me in 2018!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Thank you so much for the very positive comment and encouragement. I am very happy to hear my video helped you out.

[@mominulhoque9488]

I think you have done a great job as plumber does.

[@andsal21]

Thanks, all I needed was to see what was inside before I started pulling things apart. Would have felt pretty foolish calling a plumber for this. Thanks again.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Glad I could help

[@sheltonlovesr.8941]

Thanks. This video is still helping 7 years later.

[@cking24343]

I love how we went on a journey with you to by the parts 😉

[@philreeves3626]

Thanks for the tips. Successfully replaced my spout. Well done!

[@ussinussinongawd516]

Hi Phil 👋

[@ussinussinongawd516]

Please stop the daughter assphalt

[@RJWOLFINC]

Awesome video. Informative and hilarious. Thanks!!

[@miriamklineeviston9616]

Thank you for your wonderful demonstration & pizza 🍕 commercial!!! You’re funny 😄 & made my day!👍🏻🙌😂not sure if I’ll replace my tub diverter cuz it’s not broken but it’s not as pretty as your new ☝️ one, so I’m thinking about changing it nevertheless! Have a great day! & God bless!🙏🏻

[@davearnold731]

Thanks for this video. I have that little hole in the bottom of my spout and no matter what I stick up there I cannot locate the set screw. Also with much pressure I can twist the spout round and round but it never gets loose and I am terrified I will break it off. Thanks in advance for any advice from you or commenters.

[@anniemouse1]

I've done a few (quite a few actually) of these in my life and have never come across anything but a threaded, screw-on type! Thank you for making this video and not only telling, but showing as well, that there are different kinds of ways they attach 😁 It was very informative and may be very useful in my future ventures!

[@lucasnon5784]

Mine just pulls off

[@805paulwatson]

Thank you for taking the time to make the video. It was a great help 👍👍

[@omahanprabla3058]

Thanks for the vid, you where the first search result I clicked and boom got mine replaced in 10 minutes lol

[@carlosgarcia5318]

Thanks frosty video really help, I though it was harder than that.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

+Carlos Garcia I am very happy to hear that this video helped make the bathtub faucet replacement easier for you. Thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment

[@ozdoits]

🙂👌Thank goodness for people who make and post videos like these!👌🙂

[@rodneydquinones4609]

Great job. I just did a bad job but I learned from you. Thanks

[@FROSTYLIFE]

try and try again...learning is ALWAYS good

[@bhagyasreebasak4029]

Thanks brother… this video helped me a lot.. loads of thanks..

[@robpanasik6550]

The following worked great in 8/2018: I sprayed some WD-40 on the rod of the diverter knob, then sprayed more inside the end of the spout on the rod and also on the rails of the diverter. Now the diverter works great, with I'd say 95% of the water being diverted to the shower head. No need to buy Allen wrenches, buy a new spout, or hire a plumber.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

I love when my video can help people save money. Plumbers charge a very high amount of money.

[@patrickdrier4707]

I will have to try that WD-40 trick. My diverted sprays a lot of water that is supposed to go to shower head. If I do decide to replace the whole unit on my next week day off atleast I now know it not as big of a job as one would think

[@bevrn]

We are renovating our bathroom , and hoping this video will help us replace our brass spout with a new 9" long chrome tub spout.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

+Beverly Thorne hopefully my video helps you. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching Frosty Life Family videos

[@tikudas4548]

Hi Frosty, I did everything like you demo'd. But the copper rod coming from the wall is now leaking after not leaking for 2 months. Also, I did not caulk the faucet last time. I will after I fix the leak again. Thank you.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Yes, that leak needs to be fixed for sure. You might need to have a plumber replace the copper pipe if it is leaking.

[@Caderic]

Tiku Muendi I see your problem, you used a copper rod instead of copper pipe!

[@commietube4273]

This guy is smart and funny! Thx bro!

[@Greg55bona]

Thank you so much. I was able to do it with your excellent advice.

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Glad it helped!

[@mahirajshah4030]

Great video ,love it man! Thanks again I am going to retry it as I did it incorrectly.

[@andynovoa1561]

I loved every second of it, I live in a household with only one male, ur shower head has not been working, we all work late all the time , I do not believe/approve in roles, “Women belong in the kitchen” and “the Men work” , Why not learn something new that we can all benefit from, Did I mention I was in the beginning of my own makeup session? What are the odds lol I knew this was real when I Pause my own makeup session to give my full attention, I’m definitely sharing this link, thank you

[@janedoe1435]

Thank you sir! I totally appreciate it and so does my husband!

[@bernierodis5548]

Great, helpful and useful plumbing demo

[@Floundman1]

I can relate to the part where he decided to get the pizza

[@oldyellerschannel4676]

You gotta go for take out though!! You deserve better than frozen pizza!!

[@davidpham3071]

Literally said the same thing lol

[@cecil6887]

your video is so encouraging! i'm gonna try to do it myself next week, wish me luck! although i'm a bit nervous, but i think i will be fine, fingers cross!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

You will do just fine. Always have a back up plan (like calling a plumber if needed), but it is good to at least give it your best attempt first.

[@sirbuck]

Kick-Ass job!! Way to go man!! Quick and easy how to video!! NICE! 👍👍👍

[@johnmccall71]

Thank you for the informative video. It will help me today.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Made it easy to understand and do. I appreciate you!