In this case, we will discuss the bath tub that consists of two types i.e. Claw Feet (Free Standing) and Frame in Standard bathtub. Please consider the available space you have before you are going to buy the new bathtub. The measure of available space is very important thing to do in order to the installation of a new bath tub go well. Here the following procedures for installation of a new bath tub based on its type;
1. Claw-Foot Bathtub (Freestanding)
Let’s start to set the tub on jacks first. Put it together with available workspace by using some packaging material covered with cloth on bottom edge if there aren’t bathtub jack.
Set up the foot, please to make sure that you are not placing them in the wrong places. Each leg has its own place so you should make sure that you have set it up correctly. This can be done with a help of your friend. The feet which connected with the end of plumbing are the one which you will need to start with, after that you may continue with the other end of the tub.
Connect the plumbing and please give a try to make sure that you don’t put the heat in the cold side, easy to mix them and the same mix for ease of repair before the work is completed.
Remove all the extra support and left to stand on its own. If tub is out of level you can manage it until leveled it out by using space washers on the legs. This shouldn’t be much, except your house isn’t level.
2. Framed in Bathtub (Standard)
The easy way you may choose if you remove the old bathtub and replace with a new one. If you go from the beginning, you can frame the area first. After that you can place the plumbing when the framed area has been completed. The old plumbing is already available if you replace the old bathtub unless you will intend to install the new plumbing.
Moving the tub and place it in position as you wishes for. You need a help to do this as these are hard and difficult. Shim the bathtub and control the level, please use shims continuously until you have a flat on the angle you search for (on the side of the bathtub must be level, not down the tub). You must set the ledgers in order to they will maintain the heaviness of the bathtub along the sides and then you can sit the tub on them.
Set up a drainage system including the p-trap and drain that connected to the tub. You need to gather all of the overflow pipes and drain pipes at this time. Afterward the pipes are placed all together and you have decided that they will match together when the tub is successfully set up you can install the ledgers.
The Bathing tub is now slipping into the position of the ledgers. The drain pipe should slide proper up and into the p-trap. Nail down to the bath (the hardware that is included with the bath to do this). Attach all the pipes and cover plates. Check the plumbing to make sure that it goes well without leakage.
Please to make sure that your both installation have been set up correctly. If the installations do not set up correctly it can slip off the ledgers. It is important to check and recheck your works by giving last minutes touch when you establish your bathtub. You require laying a bead of caulking around the tub and holding for it to remedy for 24 hours. If you feel unsure please contact the expert or hire the professional to finish the installation.
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