Bath Tub Installation: Necessary Evil
If you have ever wondered to to install a bath tub yourself, you’re in luck.
Installing a tub can be a onerous endeavor, that said with the right tools and knowledge of how to install a bathtub, it can be successfully completed. It’s a good idea to decide about other options before deciding to install a new tub. An existing bathtub can be updated and improved upon by having it re-glazed, or by having a fitted liner created and installed. These options can decrease the cost and length of time involved in replacing a bathtub.
If you’ve confirmed that installing a tub is the best option, you must research how to install a bath tub. If you have the appropriate plumbing and construction knowledge, or know someone who does, the first step is to assemble the necessary tools for the job.
A tub installation will require some basic tools that you will most likely already own, such as a hammer, level, nails, screws, tape measure, hacksaw and drill. Other parts and tools may have to be purchased for the job, such as a tube cutter, propane torch, PVC pipes, plastic shims and, of course, your new tub. Safety equipment, such as goggles, should always be worn whenever necessary during the project.
When installing a tub to replace an existing unit, the old tub needs to be disconnected and removed. It’s best to choose a similar size and style of tub, so no additional framing or alteration of original water supply lines needs to be performed.
Using as much assistance as is necessary, place the new tub into place and use shims to level it. Support boards should be present under the rim of the tub to help support its weight. After the tub is leveled and is adequately supported, the next focus is to connect the necessary plumbing.
The steps needed to connect the plumbing will depend on what is already present from the previous tub. The drainpipe may have to be cut to fit, so that it connects to the trap, which should be centered below it. Reconnect all of the plumbing fixtures in the same manner as the previous tub was disconnected.
After turning on the water and testing the entire system, it may need to be inspected, depending on building code regulations. After completing any necessary inspections, the final faucets and handles can be connected and the surrounding walls can be refinished and caulked.
Although the process of tub installation can be complicated, once you learn how to install bath tubs, you can save a great deal of money by completing the task yourself. If you have the right tools and supplies available, along with some assistance to move the bath tub, the entire process can be completed in as little as a day.
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