On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:45:51 -0700 (PDT), red
wrote:

This may just be an opportunity to slap myself on the head and say
"doh", but ....

Are shut-off valves the last task in a plumbing job? If not, how do
you get the chrome trim (escutcheon?) between the drywall and the
valve? If so, how do you keep from trashing the painted drywall when
soldering the shut-off to the stub?

TIA,
Red

The last task is checking for leaks!

Use a 1/4 turn ball valve with a compression fitting - no soldering
involved.