Updating your bathroom tub and surround may sound like a huge undertaking, but if you buy the right fixture and prep the space properly, you can do the job yourself in just one weekend. Here are some buying and installation tips and tricks to make the job a lot easier. They're sturdy, resist chipping and provide decades of service. A four-piece design is easier to transport and move into place than large two-piece units that force you to remove the bathroom door and jamb.
Next, find a unit that maintains its watertight seal without caulk — unless you really enjoy renewing caulk every few years. It's a four-piece design tub, back wall and two side walls so you can move all the pieces into place easily. It's designed for DIYers with tongue-and-groove wall panels that fit together with tabs and slots. The wall panels incorporate factory seals that provide a seamless look that's watertight and never needs caulking.
Installation Tips Prepping the site is critical to achieving a perfect installation, so spend the time to get it right before you begin the installation. Concentrate on these five preparation steps:. Then follow the instructions to install and secure the tub. Make sure you shim any shallow areas before attaching the tub retaining clips to the studs. Then place the back wall by locating the bottom tabs in the tub flange. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app.
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter Terry Start date Feb 22, Terry Plumbing contractor Staff member. Ample, out of the way shelving, provides plenty storage and bathing room. This is a fun kit for installing a trouble free tub with walls.
Here's and example of a remodel where two are installed at the same time. When I got there, the homeowner had already demo'ed the existing tubs and walls.
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