Drop In Bathtub Framing
Measure from the subfloor to the underside of the tub lip which should match the figure provided by the manufacturer.
Drop in bathtub framing. Place the drop in tub in position on the subfloor. Cet6036 wlr 2ch starting at 2 122 71. Drop in bathtubs are fixtures designed to be lowered into pre built bathroom platforms and are constructed with a finished top edge that can be sealed to the platform. Jacuzzi 60 x 36 cetra drop in comfort whirlpool bathtub with 8 jets basic controls chromatherapy heater left drain and right pump model.
These tubs feature a rim around the top to fasten to the top of the frame which can be tiled or built out of wood or other materials. Secure the tub by screwing galvanized screws through the tub flanges into the wall studs. In this weeks video we are talking about how to frame in a bath tub. All of your.
Slide the tub. The frame of a drop in tub will support the majority of the weight around the edge of the tub but the frame. Shim the tub with wooden shims until the top of the tub is level. This length allows for the thickness of the top and bottom 2 x 4 plate the 3 4 inch plywood backerboard mortar and tile.
How to build a drop in tub deck 1. Check the height of the platform that your tub requires and calculate the height of the platform wall studs. For example if the tub requires a 36 inch high platform the studs should be cut to 31 3 4 inches. Set a level on the top of the tub.
How to install a drop in bathtub the frame. The framing is not enough to support the weight of a tub when a human body plus water are in it. Because no sides of the bath will be visible after being placed into the platform enclosure drop in bathtubs are built without any finished sides and are often cost efficient because of this. Step 1 measure the height of the tub and add at least 3 inches to this measurement so that you have room to set the tub in mortar after the frame is ready.
Place the drop in bathtub in the frame again. If you are nestling it in a corner or alcove place the tub 14 1 2.