How To Install A Bathtub On A Concrete Wall

Choose an appropriate area near your bathroom wall that will cushion water splash as you bathe in the tub.

How to install a bathtub on a concrete wall.

Ensure that the spray area you ve chosen is splash proof. Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. Next set the tub in place and secure it to the studs using the vertical lip around the outside of it. 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. The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. Measure and mark the location for the top of the ledger usually about 1 inch below the first mark. 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. Screw the tub flange to the wall studs with the cordless drill and drywall screws. Lay a thick ring of clear silicone caulk under the rim and screw it together following the tub manufacturer s instructions. Fill the gap between the tile and the tub with caulk.

Then install the bathtub and anchor it to the wall studs as recommended by the manufacturer. Before installing the tub add the new drain shoe while it s still easy to get at figure b. How to install an acrylic or fiberglass bathtub on a concrete floor step 1. Install blocking for future grab bars while the walls are open.

Above the lip of the tub. The fasteners should be flush with the surface. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1 4 in. Install them about every 6 inches working your way around the tub flange.

Professionally apply a unique sealing material to make your wall waterproof. Step 5 insert a new threaded drain down into the drain hole and over the male threads already sticking up. Then attach the drain to the new tub and connect the overflow drain.