Bathtub Installation
DIY Bathtub Installation - How To Install A Bathtub
Whether you are completely remodeling your bathroom or you are just replacing an old bath tub with a new one, you can easily do it yourself. Installing a bathtub is not something that is the easiest to do, but it will save you money if you know how to do it yourself. When installing a bathtub, you'll want to get together all of the things that you are going to need. Common things that you may need when installing a bathtub may include soldering supplies, a hacksaw, tube cutter, drill, galvanized nails, level, wood strapping, safety glasses, PVC drain pipe with fittings and p-trap, a hammer, tape measure, and plastic shims.
You'll want to frame the wall so that the bathtub will fit into the alcove just right, which will only leave about a 1/8 inch gap around all the edges of the tub. Next, when installing a bathtub, you will want to go ahead and install the rough-in plumbing supply lines for the faucet, risers, and the shower head. Once you have the rough-in plumbing installed, you'll want to slide in the new tub. You'll want to use your level to make sure that to tub sits evenly, and if it's a little off you can use the plastic shims to level out the tub. When the tub is level, go ahead and mark the top of the bathtub's nailing flange on the studs and determine the position of the ledger board. The ledger boards will attach to the wall studs to help support the tub. Next, when installing a bathtub, you'll want to install the P-trap and the drainpipes so that the top of go P-trap is level with the floor and will be centered under the drainpipe. Go ahead and assemble the drainpipe and the overflow pipes and dry fit them to the bathtub so that you can measure the length that will be needed to attach the P-trap. Go ahead and cut the pipes and attach them to the bathtub. Install the ledger boards, using the galvanized nails to prevent rusting. Then slide the bathtub into place and set it on the ledger boards; the drainpipe should slip right into the P-trap. Next you'll want to fasten the tub by nailing through the flanges, using the galvanized nails. Then insert the drain plug through the overflow opening, and attach the cover plate to the overflow. Install the shower head, faucet, and spout, an after installing a bathtub, you'll want to turn on the water and test out how your plumbing will hold up. You want to carefully look for leaks along the pipes. Whether you've deemed your newly installed tub is fit for its first bath or not, you'll need to go ahead and have the new bathtub inspected. Of course the actual instructions will vary depending one what type of bathtub you are wanting to install. Just remember that when in doubt, you can always hire a professional. |
