@goodworkmax: 💧 A quality shower mixer installation starts before the mixer is even mounted! Before installation, I check every detail. When necessary, I use a special milling tool for shower mixer fittings to precisely adjust the opening around the water outlets. This allows the escutcheons to sit perfectly flush against the tile, giving the installation a clean, professional finish. Next, I seal each outlet with sanitary silicone to prevent water from getting behind the tiles. The escutcheons are decorative—the silicone is what actually protects the installation from water infiltration. ✔️ Clean and precise openings ✔️ Proper waterproof sealing ✔️ Professional, long-lasting installation The difference between a good job and an exceptional one is in the details most people never notice. 👌