Removing a bathtub and installing a new one is an approachable task for many.
Install bathtub on concrete floor.
Nowadays most homeowners choose an acrylic bathtub and alcove bathtub for their bathroom because this is durable and inexpensive also.
Coat the subfloor with two coats of floor primer and let the primer dry.
Installing a new bathtub can bring a new dimension to your bathroom.
If you carefully prepare and work with a helper you can complete this diy project in one day.
A floor made of concrete or cement bathtub installation requires special care.
Level the subfloor in the alcove where you intend to install the bathtub and cut the hole for the drain.
Do this from behind the wall or through the ceiling from the floor below the bathroom.
An effective way to install a bathtub on a concrete floor.
Having a new sparkling tub not only brings a refreshing feeling but also gives the bathroom interior a beautiful look.
This guide will teach you both how to remove a bathtub and how to install a bathtub.
Perhaps you want a larger tub or one that s a bit deeper to soak in.
The installation is pretty easy for this bathtub.
Then if necessary use a self leveling compound to get the floor perfectly level.
Next cut and remove the portion of the slab necessary to install the plumbing supply and drain lines then repour new concrete over the new plumbing and make the floors as level as possible.
Similar thread does anyone have rough in measurements handy for a standard 30 or 32 inch tub like a lasko or similar i d like to cement the trap to the waste pipe and be able to drop the tub exactly into place thereby only having to tighten the nut at the cleanout drain spud to the waste pipe by reaching around the wall.
Plumbing drain for bathtub on concrete slab.
Any cracks in the surface of the slab need to be repaired before you begin as well.