A shower fixing kit with bar valve shower plate, giving you everything needed to mount and secure a bar valve shower assembly cleanly to the wall. Straightforward to fit and compatible with standard bar valve configurations.
The shower plate in this fixing kit is designed specifically for bar valve shower installations, providing a clean, secure mounting point where the valve connects to the wall. If you have ever tried finishing a bar valve shower with mismatched fixings or a plate that does not sit flush, you will appreciate having a kit that is put together with the right parts from the start.
Bar valve showers are common across domestic bathrooms and en suites, and the fixing plate is the part that takes the most visual punishment once tiling is done. It needs to sit flat, seal properly around the pipework penetrations, and look finished. This kit delivers exactly that without requiring you to source individual components separately.
What the Bar Valve Shower Plate Kit Includes
The kit is built around the shower plate itself, which covers the wall entry points for the hot and cold supplies feeding the bar valve. The fixings included are matched to the plate and standard installation requirements, keeping the job clean and avoiding the usual rummage through the van for the right screws. It is a small thing, but on a bathroom fit-out where time is money, having it all in one kit is the sensible approach.
Installation is accessible for any competent plumber or capable DIYer. The plate locates over the pipe stubs, the valve connects, and the fixings pull it all tight to the wall. The finished result looks intentional rather than improvised, which matters when a customer is inspecting their new bathroom for the first time.
At this price point, it is worth having a couple on the van. Bar valve shower installations come up regularly, and you do not want to be making a merchant run for a fixing plate at half four on a Friday afternoon.
Pro Tip: Before fixing the plate, check both pipe stubs are at the correct centres for your bar valve and projecting the right distance from the finished wall surface, correcting this after tiling is a miserable job.
This shower plate fixing kit is used wherever a bar valve shower is being installed or replaced. It is a standard fit for domestic bathrooms, en suites, and wet rooms where a bar valve connects to wall-supplied hot and cold feeds. Plumbers and bathroom fitters reach for this type of kit on new builds, renovation projects, and like-for-like replacements where the existing plate has corroded or gone missing during a retile.
Best For
Bar valve shower installations
Domestic bathrooms and en suites
New builds and bathroom renovations
Like-for-like shower valve replacements
Works With
Standard bar valve showers
Wall-fed hot and cold supplies
Tiled and boarded wall surfaces
Key Features
Matched fixing kit included
Clean wall entry coverage
Flush-fitting shower plate
Straightforward installation
Not suitable for: Not suitable for concealed valve or thermostatic cartridge shower systems where a different style of cover plate is required. Check your bar valve model and pipe centres before ordering.
Ensure hot and cold pipe stubs are at the correct centres for your bar valve and projecting the right distance from the finished wall surface before fitting the plate. Slide the shower plate over the pipe stubs, align it flat against the wall, and secure using the fixings provided. Connect the bar valve to the supplies, check for leaks, and the installation is complete.
Confirm pipe stub centres match the bar valve connections before beginning
Check pipe projection distance from the finished wall surface is correct
Slide the shower plate over both pipe stubs against the wall
Align the plate so it sits flush and level
Secure the plate using the fixings included in the kit
Connect the bar valve to the hot and cold supplies
Turn on the water supply and check all connections for leaks
Will this shower plate fit any bar valve shower?
It is designed for standard bar valve shower configurations. Check the pipe centres on your specific bar valve against the plate before ordering, as dimensions can vary between manufacturers.
Is this kit suitable for tiled walls?
Yes, it is suitable for tiled walls. The plate sits flat against the tile surface and covers the pipe entry points neatly. Make sure pipe stubs are projecting correctly through the tile before fitting.
Does the kit include all the fixings needed for installation?
Yes, the kit includes the shower plate and the matched fixings required for a standard installation. You should not need to source additional screws or wall fixings for a typical bar valve shower fit.
The shower plate is sized and drilled to suit standard bar valve pipe centres, providing a flush-fitting cover for wall entry points on hot and cold supplies. The kit includes matched fixings suitable for standard wall substrates encountered in bathroom installations. Finished to suit a typical bathroom aesthetic.
SKU
S418
Application
Bar valve shower plate installation
Fixings included
Yes
Suitable for
Bar valve shower systems
Wall compatibility
Tiled and boarded walls
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