We have had a PP 2 handle kitchen faucet for 10 years. The finish is still perfect and our water has a little lime deposit in it. We had an issue with the faucet leaking around the stem recently. My husband took it apart and an internal part was slightly bent from our kids using the spount to pull themselves up to reach the handles when they were younger! We contacted PP online and asked them to replace the part b/c they have their "pforever" guarentee. They are sending the part to us and we are to send them a check for $5 to cover shipping. The part was not available at our local home improvement stores. The part was available on their website for $10.50 plus shipping but they replaced it for only shipping. We haven't received the part yet, but hopefully anyday. I guess maybe it's like any company, some product lines are good and others are designed poorly.

This is what we're thinking of putting in our kids tub/shower. I cannot find reviews of this anywhere and would like to know if it's a decent brand at least. If not, what can I do in this price range or lower that is a tub and shower combo that includes a hand shower? thanks http://www.faucetdirect.com/pfister-8p8-sth-santiago-single-handle-tub-and-handshower-trim-package/p1703050 Here is a link that might be useful: pfister santiago

I just changed all my faucets out with Delta, parts are available at Lowes and Home Depot. Delta has a lifetime warranty on the finish to the original purchaser, if they leak they will also send free replacemnt parts. I really like the feel of the faucets.

Price Pfister R89's do not come with a valve. So yes you will have to install one. How much of the wall you will have to rip out depends on how good you are at working in tight places with a soldering torch or Shark Bites.. The back of you shower should have looked something like this before you ever started installing the tile. Simple drawing of the basic layout. You need a valve.. Did your shower handle kit NOT come with instructions for installing it?