The fasteners should be flush with the surface.
How to install a tub next to a concrete wall.
Next set the tub in place and secure it to the studs using the vertical lip around the outside of it.
We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect.
Push the tub into the enclosure and mark the top of the flange on the wall studs with a pencil.
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.
Removing a bathtub and installing a new one is an approachable task for many.
Perhaps you want a larger tub or one that s a bit deeper to soak in.
Lay a thick ring of clear silicone caulk under the rim and screw it together following the tub manufacturer s instructions.
Measure and mark the location for the top of the ledger usually about 1 inch below the first mark.
This guide will teach you both how to remove a bathtub and how to install a bathtub.
Wear protective eye gear and work gloves when you remove and replace a bathtub.
Install blocking for future grab bars while the walls are open.
Installing a new bathtub can bring a new dimension to your bathroom.
Then install the bathtub and anchor it to the wall studs as recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
Secure the panels to the wall framing with galvanized backerboard screws.
Before installing the tub add the new drain shoe while it s still easy to get at figure b.
In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.
If you carefully prepare and work with a helper you can complete this diy project in one day.