How To Install A Tub Next To A Concrete Wall

The fasteners should be flush with the surface.

How to install a tub next to a concrete wall.

Some tubs are installed on concrete floors and they require a bit of special attention to make sure they are set correctly and will last for many years. Carefully lift the backerboard panel into the tub area and set it on several shims placed about a foot apart to maintain a 1 4 inch gap between the board and tub. If you carefully prepare and work with a helper you can complete this diy project in one day. In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.

Perhaps you want a larger tub or one that s a bit deeper to soak in. Push the tub into the enclosure and mark the top of the flange on the wall studs with a pencil. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect. Wear protective eye gear and work gloves when you remove and replace a bathtub.

Installing a new bathtub can bring a new dimension to your bathroom. Secure the panels to the wall framing with galvanized backerboard screws. To install a bathtub start by installing a 2 by 4 inch ledger board to the length of the wall that the long edge of the tub will be against. Measure and mark the location for the top of the ledger usually about 1 inch below the first mark.

The first step in installing a tub is to set in place a ledger board that supports the edges of the tub that contact the walls of the tub enclosure. This guide will teach you both how to remove a bathtub and how to install a bathtub. Lay a thick ring of clear silicone caulk under the rim and screw it together following the tub manufacturer s instructions. Install blocking for future grab bars while the walls are open.

Next set the tub in place and secure it to the studs using the vertical lip around the outside of it. Then attach the drain to the new tub and connect the overflow drain.