Shower Trim Sets

76 shower and tub-shower trim sets from Moen, Delta, Gerber and Grohe, in 8 finishes led by chrome (38), brushed nickel (14), matte black (11).

A trim set is not a valve. It is the visible half of the assembly: handle, escutcheon, spout and showerhead. Behind the wall it needs a rough-in valve body, sold separately, and the trim only fits its own manufacturer's valve family. Moen trim goes on Moen Posi-Temp or M-PACT, Delta trim goes on Delta MultiChoice. Ordering trim without first confirming what rough-in is already in the wall is the most common way this category goes wrong, and on a remodel it is the one thing you cannot check after the tile is up. If the head is staying and only the handle is being replaced, a valve-only trim is the cheaper part.

37 of the sets that publish a flow rate are 1.75 GPM and 58 carry WaterSense. Several states cap shower flow below the federal 2.5 GPM, so on a job in California, Colorado, New York or Washington the flow number is a compliance question, not a preference. 45 sets are listed ADA compliant, which on a trim set is about the handle: lever operation without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist.

Finish naming is not standardized between manufacturers. Brushed nickel, spot resist brushed nickel and stainless are three different finishes that photograph almost identically, and they do not match each other in the same bathroom. Order the whole room from one finish name, not from one color family.

Trim kits sit alongside pressure balance valve trims, tub-shower trim sets, rough-in valves, shower heads and shower arms.

Need a diverter? A shower with more than one outlet needs an in-wall diverter or transfer valve; see our Diverter Valves.

Frequently asked questions

Does a shower trim kit include the valve?

No. A trim kit is the handle, escutcheon and showerhead. The rough-in valve in the wall is sold separately, and the trim must match its brand and valve family.

What does "shower only" mean on a Moen trim?

It means the kit has no tub spout. It is for a stand-up shower; for a tub and shower combination, see tub-shower trim sets.

Can I replace only the shower handle?

Yes. If the showerhead is staying, a valve-only trim with just the handle and escutcheon is the simpler part.