My husband and I are re-doing a bathroom and after the tiling of the shower was complete we realized the copper pipe to connect the faucet was flush inside the wall. It doesn't stick out at all. It is literally flush with the tile. Is there an extension piece that can be used to bring the pipe out? We asked the people at Lowe's and they suggested a piece that is 1/2 " on one side and 1/4" on the other. The lady said that most faucets can be converted from a 1/2" to a 1/4". Unfortunately ours can't be converted. So I guess I am asking what can we do now? We have been working on this house for 7 months and we are so close to move in (before christmas we are hoping). This is what is holding us back. Can someone help us?

Hi Acreasia:

Are you having trouble connecting the shower head? The bathtub spout or the shower valve trim itself... let me know..

MARK

Mark and I posted on top of each other. Please explain,in detail, exactly what this pipe will connect to. Cheers, Tom

Thanks so much guys... it is the bathtub spout.

OK! This rules out a coupling and a slip on spout. I think a coupling would extendout too far for a slip on spout to mount all the way against the tile. However this can still be saved without tearing up your walls.
Locate a End Connection Diverter Spout, a 1/2"coupling, a 1/2"threaded male adapter, and a short piece of 1/2" copper.
The diverter will have a set of female threads located near the front of the spout.
Solder the coupling and the short piece on the pipe next to the tile and measure from the bottom of the female thread back to the end of the spout. Subtract 3/16ths and this will be the overall, (end to end) length of the pipe with the adapter soldered on. Teflon the male threads and screw on the spout. The only other way would be to take out a section of the back wall and solder in a new pipe. Good luck, Tom

I will pass this on to my hubby since I have no idea what you are really talking about. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lengthy response. Happy Holidays to you. I would like to rate your answer but this is my first time using this and I can't find the rate the answer tab to click on. Please advice me so I can give you a great rating.

Acresia...

Try what Tom has suggested and then if that doesn't work pop back as I have a couple more ideas I am confident will get you up and running without having to tear the tile or open up the wall... OK?

MARK

Please advice me so I can give you a great rating.
Thanks! To rate a answer click on the orange RATE THIS ANSWERBox at the bottom of the page. Regards, Tom