How to Install a Freestanding Tub
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- In this video, home renovation brothers Dave and Rich show you how to install a freestanding tub. We also include how to install a freestanding tub faucet - also known as a tub filler. Before the task of mounting the freestanding tub can begin, the tub faucet must be installed as it is typically installed between the tub and wall.
To install freestanding tub, complete the following steps.
1. locate or install plumbing supply lines and drain “y” connection
2. Install the tub filler and connect to the supply lines before finishing the floor.
3. finish flooring leaving an open cavity over which the freestanding tub will be placed.
4. connect the tub drain to the drain lines.
5. test for leaks
6. apply silicone to the tub base and / or tub feet
7. place the tub and allow silicone to dry.
The freestanding tub or its cousin, the slipper tub, add visual impact to what otherwise is a functional space. If you are looking to upgrade your master bathroom, installing a freestanding tub can go a long way toward making that happen.
That's it, hope this helps!
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LOVE how the bath tub is right in front of the nice window and has a great light above it. Very inviting!!
Hey Lori,
Thx for the kind words!! We like how it all turned out too.
Building Code says in R308.4.5 that windows within 5 feet of a shower or tub need to be tempered glass unless that window is also 5 feet above the floor. So just adding a bathtub in front of a window might technically be illegal unless the window is tempered, which it often isn't if this is a new tub location.
@@dennismiller9681 I was wondering if that was safe, not to mention inviting peeping toms to stalk you or worse your kids🤔
@@dennismiller9681 Including that light fixture, that too is illegal. Article 410 of the National Electrical Code covers luminaires (lights) suspended from the ceiling by cords, rods or chains, including chandeliers. They must be at least 8 feet above the top of the rim of the tub. A chandelier that is lower than 8 feet must be at least 3 feet away from the tub side. The chandelier must be designed for use in damp locations, or, if there’s a chance it will get wet from spray, it must be designed for use in wet locations. This information should be on the box or in the installation instructions.
This little ruclips.net/user/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Hey Marm..,
Thx for watching!
To make it easier when putting on the teflon tape in a tight spot, wind amount you need around skinny pencil then use it to go around what you cant with the roll.
Hey Joe,
That’s s great tip! Thx for the help!
Just read this (after I made the same pencil comment .)
Top tip .
Thank you for this video very helpful. I'm going to be uninstalling my free standing tub.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the helpful video. I think you should have done the rough plumbing yourself too :-) The way the plumber put the wye in necessitated adding fittings going uphill to meet the outlet of the trap. That won't meet code; it created an "S" trap.
Our bathroom has been on hold for the last few months. This was one of our setbacks. The drain setup we have, is just not working. The flexible hose seems so much easier! And putting wood under to check for leaks, thats great! Its an upstairs bathroom, i dont want a flood! I sent this to my husband to see if this is something we can do so we can finally finish this project! It looks simple enough, and our work space looks like enough. Crossing my fingers that this works!
Hey Laura,
Just fyi, all the plumbers HATE this as it is not to code. Yet the tub manufacturer sent that flexible hose. So it seems like manufacturers and plumbers don’t communicate.
We will be doing another one of these this spring and will use a different setup - hopefully the plumbers will approve!😃
Thx for watching!
I DON'T BELIEVE /TRUST ON FLEXIBLE HOSE
LOOKS CHEAP
MAY JUST GET BAD IN 2-3 YEARS?
I will never feel bad about my plumbing skills again...
Hey drlepkey,
Glad we found a way to be encouraging!
Thx for watching,
Very informative, unique and clear. I have faith that I can have a plumber prep the plumbing easily so that I can have a stand alone bathtub in the master bedroom.
Hey G P,
Glad it helped. Thx for watching!
Great Job...love the stand alone tubs.... I hope nobody tall stands up...and hits that beautiful chandelier.
Hey Bobby,
True! Thx for watching!
Thanks for the video, beautiful tub and faucet. Btw, different tubs come with different connections. Mine came with a very cheap flex tube that the first second I saw it I knew I can not use it. Beside, I think water should drain more directly as possible. As for the faucet, I banged my head on the waterline valves for a long time. I see the way you did it, nothing wrong with that but if someone needs to change the faucet they will need to flip the tub. I placed mine within the same hole under the faucet. Hard to get to but doable with a 3-inch hole. After all done, looking back I wouldn't have valves for the faucet, because if someone need to change the faucet once in a blue-moon they can shut the main water line.
Thx for watching!
Beautiful!! I’m going to be removing an old jacuzzi tub with one of these. Great video.
That was real simple I like that I would like to keep in touch I may need some pointers
Glad you liked it! Thx for watching!
Those accordion style drain pipes will clog / smell much quicker than the standard slick walled due to ribs, but it depends on the environment. It's good that's not a very heavy kind you have there so you can inspect it and work on it more easily.
Hey Arnold,
Thx for watching!
Yeah they also aren't code in most places due to risk of perforation when snaking a drain. They make that style for sink drains too but they have all of the same issues. Unfortunate as they'd be awfully convient
I cant believe that the tub is installed with silicone. No fasteners?
Great video. Thank you.
Hey guys thank you so much... I know is being 2 years since you posted this video but today 4/2/22 is the video i needed..
Thank you again
Hey Jesus,
Awesome, glad it helped! Thx for watching!
Your drain has a negative slope creating a double trap. Might revise your comfort level.
Finally got around to installing mine and this was a tremendous help! Thank you!
Hey @Justforfun-ek7et ,
Perfect. Thx for watching!
Quick trick when you want to put Teflon in a tight place, roll the Teflon around the tip of a pen then apply to the pipe
Hey Francois,
Awesome tip! Thx for the input!
Sir thankyou beautiful plumbing guideline this video
Hey Mohammed,
Glad you liked it and thx for watching!
You have presented it so simple that I feel like doing it myself.
Hey Krishna,
That’s awesome to hear!! Charge ahead! Thx for watching.
Excellent job brother. I’ve been plumbing for years. You did great!
Hey Verticle…,
You are too kind. Thanks!
Thx for watching!
It helped me a lot. Thank you
Awesome! Thx gif watching!
Glad it helped! Thx for watching!
This video makes the process look do-able for a diy installer. Thanks for the helpful video! Slightly unrelated, but what color is the wall paint?
I heard many plumbers complain about using a fexible drain pipe...but after installing 5 of these tubs I think I know why it comes with a flexible pipe....The tubs weighs about 100 lbs. When you want to clean behind it you can push it around to clean...
Hey Pierre,
Good point. They are convenient - that’s for sure. Thx for watching!
Clean what... dust? In flipping the tub the only mess you get to clean is the silicone. If it ain't broken , no need to flip.
Great video, excellent job installing.
Hey Klaydon,
Thanks for the kind words and Thx for watching!
To those seeking insight on this topic. Never, EVER use a flexible corrugated drain fitting. I don't know of any plumbing code that would allow such a thing. I don't care if they come with the tub or not, it's a bad idea. I have torn out several like this under kitchen sinks. BAD idea.
There are other drain products out there that are great for second floor freestanding tub installations which have no access from below. Use them.
This is a good example of why folks should NOT rely on RUclips alone for "how to" do something.
this also makes me uneasy, seems like flexible lines are too thin and will dry rot over time and leak. I'm wondering what a good alternative would be? any suggestions?
@@aca15246 Flexible corrugated drain fittings are a disaster waiting to happen. NO store should sell them, EVER.
There are some new products that make installation of a freestanding tub on a second floor very simple and solid. This is the one I have used on several jobs: fleurco.com/en/shower-enclosure/rapid-connect-drain
@@Jonnyvids14 You're right! I'm an overseas plumber and they seem to use those things in a bunch of other countries. I've never seen one installed in the US myself. They catch all sorts of nasty crap in them. Ewww!
What he should have used is a OS&B Freestanding tub flage it sints flush on the floor and gasket makes the seal between the flange and the pipe we use it all the time in plumbing.
@@brianlutzak Yep
I’m so jealous. Beautiful
Hey the…,
Thanks!
And thx for watching!
Good job brotha! Hope mine turns out at least half as nice.
lol at the pressure fittings on the tub drain. Good luck running a snake down that
Great job! I'm doing the same thing and this helps with the forward-thinking steps. Thank you!!
Hey A.,
Glad it helped! You’ll love it when finished!!
Thx for viewing.
I was looking more for how to adjust the feet
Gorgeous bath and a great and very informative video too👍
Hey Unions,
Thank you for the kind words and thx for watching!
As a plumber he did the drainage wrong and he should have hard pipes it but he saved like 800?
Nice job my friend🙏❤
Hey Junior,
Thx! And thx for watching!
Thanks guys!
Hi Extreme Whitetail, sure thing, hope the video is helpful!
The PTFE you applied made the fitting less water tight, the silicone to the base can cause problems with condensation + mold, NOT ADVISED! ~ Pro Plumber ;) 2021 mad world plandemic
So do you recommend silicon all around the outside or nothing at all?
@@rotorway133 no silicone at the base
Use silicone and ptft tape....you nugget..Great easy video to follow
I think people need to know the way the drain line drops down that much before it reaches a vent pipe is not just a technical violation. These will siphon out from improper venting (s-trap instead of a real p-trap) causing the bathroom to have a faint stink coming up from the sewer line you sometimes just can't quite identify. I've know people to think it was the after effects of their partner for years, not realizing it was just bad plumbing
Thx for the input!
Nice work and great info! thanks! Like your tub, what's the make and model?
Hi, Beto Beto, thanks, we really like the tub in the video. We bought it from Wayfair. The make is Vanity Art, don't remember the model, but if you search on Wayfair you will be able to find something very similar.
I just searched and I think this is the Wayfair SKU: VNAR1022.
If you install it, let us know how is goes and if you like it. Good luck!
I love it! Can you advise on recommended clearance distances so that faucet can be accessed easily for any repairs. I have 72 inch space on window wall and would like a 66 inch (long) tub - three inch either side means I couldn’t squeeze past it? Am I overthinking it? How far from window should tub be?
Hey Isabel,
Our tub filler only had and inch or so room around it. If a repair is needed, the tub would have to moved anyway - so make it as close as you’d like to make it look and function right.
Thx for watching!
Flexible drain uhhh. Drainage on a tub. Flexible and sharp 90s it’ll be clogging up in no time. Would never ever pass in my state
6:00 - You have made an ‘s-trap’. This is wrong - it could siphon the water out of the trap. I’ve never tried a flex drain connection, but I’ve read that most plumbers will not install them as they hold dirt... Why do you have shut off valves under the tub/floor where you will never be able to use them?
Hey FLSTC,
The flex drains are pretty standard with the freestanding tubs - especially when there is no access underneath.
The shut off valves are a convenience as this tub is on the 3rd floor from the manablock... kept us from having to run stairs as we were setting up and testing.
Thanks for the comment.
@@Housebarons I wouldn't use caulk on the bottom of the Tub. Hides leaks. Leave exposed so leaks are detected imediately.
@@toscodav , for these tubs that is manufacturers instructions. The only leak that could show is if the tub cracks.. and you will know it. any leaks from piping is going into the floor cavity anyway, and will not be visible as a leak onto the bathroom floor.. perhaps the floor below :)
Hi, can you PLEASE give the make and model of that beautiful tub...thank you
Great video
Hi Damian, this is the Vanity Art VA6807 71" x 34" Freestanding Soaking Acrylic Bathtub. We got ours from Wayfair. If you order one, let us know, we will ask them for a commission :)
Also, hope you like it, let us know what you think!
If you wrap your Teflon around a pencil end if easier to wrap it in tight spots
I recently bought one of these. They look nice, but I’m a little concerned with how it holds up to movement when someone bumps into to it, or if the kids are playing around in it?
I got a tub filler that is similar but had a different mounting bracket. I feel like they dont give long enough hoses to get under the floor. . My hoses were rubber compression so I had to extend with sweat MIP to get under the floor then solder from there
Hey Taylan,
Nice! Way to problem solve!
Thx for watching!
RUclips /Easy free standing tub installation
WHY YOU NEED THIS!!! Part 1
RUclips-Also aquatica freestanding bath installer/installation video guide
Thanks for this informative video! I also had a problem with a pinched flex pipe with a pinhole leak, that I need a new shoe assembly?
Where did you find your replacement flex pipe? Did it fit with your existing drain?
Thank you for any help. Congratulations on your gorgeous bathroom!
Hey Sierra,
Glad you liked it!
We got a replacement from the manufacturer.
The big problem is - they don’t fit well w/ existing plumbing. If the tub is manufactured in a different country it’s possible, if not likely, that they are in no way familiar with our plumbing code or sizing and won’t fit well or at all. So we had to “make it work” through modification. It now works fine but was a bit of a hassle.
We are getting ready to install a new free standing tub at another house where the drain assembly ( a free standing tub rough in kit ) is MUCH different and avoids the hassles that come with flex pipe which isn’t code in the USA.
So keep an eye of fit that video.
Thx for watching and commenting!
Great job 👏
Hey World…,
Thank you! Cheers!
Next time I'll do myself
Hey nishak..,
Great! Thx for watching!
Watch out with the S trap!
Hey Austin,
Thx for the tip.
And thanks for watching!
Looks Great!
Hey Kaplan,
Thx for watching!
Thanks for the informative video! Also like the light over the bathtub....what brand is it and/or where to get it? Thanks in advance.
Hey Angel,
It was an IKEA find from a few years back. Thx for watching!
Thank you for the video. While I was watching I noticed that I really like the look and color of your floor tile. Can you tell me what brand and part number it is?
Can you replace a double sink and install a stand alone tub in it's place
Hey Shirley,
You would probably need a plumber to reroute some plumbing. With enough money, most things are possible😃 Thanks for watching!
Great video
Hey ride..,
Thanks for saying so and for watching!
Tips for having these around an open shower? Would you do a bead of silicon on the outside of the tub to ensure no water gets into the plumbing?
Hey Braiden,
Sure. Our tub is resting on a bead of silicon as well. Easy enough to cut/ remove if needed to do so in the future.
Thx for watching!
Not to be negative just here to help people watching learn. You are going to have issues with that flexible pipe running uphill. Tub will drain slower and leave water in the line after it drains. I know it’s harder and takes more planning , but you should always use hard pvc pipe that’s slopes downhill and not flexible line.
Hey Jody,
Thx. The flexible line comes with the tub ( with many kinds of freestanding tubs).
If we had access from underneath a pvc connection would be much more doable.
Nonetheless, thx for making the point.
Amazon sells those direct pipe connection that does not require access from bottom. It's about $100 (over priced).
I thought i was the only person that noticed this. Especially once he removes those 2x4 the water will basically be trying to fight gravity uphill. Other than that good job.
exact same set up as we are doing in our old outdated house. do you have a video on the shower install?
Hey Mike,
Here are a couple of links.
ruclips.net/video/pejF63HUuhk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/IFNl3Hhe6qs/видео.html
We also have a couple other tiling videos. Hope that helps.
Thx for watching!
I'm not a fan of the ribbed any angle plumbing. It just catched too much hair and dirt and will start to stink
Hey leok…,
True. Not great options out there.
Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons When you pull apart homes built in the 50's & 60's well before all the cheap chinese rubbish plumbing started to become the new norm you get a reminder of how things were done correctly and made to last.
well, done! what's the part number for the bottom attachment
Hey Wazzee…,
That really was cobbled together from misc. pvc parts and the part supplied by the tub maker.
Since that time, big box stores and Amazon sell floor drain holes that can be installed in thr floor 1st and then a tub drain attachment is attached to the tub and slid into the hole. Just look for freestanding tub drains and you should find multiple options.
Away better design than what we had to use.
Hope that helps.
Would be helpful to know how to connect the flexible drain piece to the PVC connectors.
Hey Joseph,
It was painful - the tub makers used to do a poor job of supplying the necessary parts … so you have to go on a hunt!
Thx for watching!
My tubs cold water isn't working. When I turn it on it's only hot. When I turn to cold it turns off. Any idea what it could be? Already replaced the cartridge.
Hey Stay..,
That is odd. Still sounds like a cartridge issue since that typically controls temp. Maybe contact cartridge manufacturer and see if they have suggestions.
Thx for watching!
stop valves don't belong inside floors or walls, as they need to be accessed to service the faucet. they are also prone to dripping. That flexible drain is prone to clogs and leaks. It should never be used. It does not pass code in many places.
Hey JJ,
They were just put in place to save time running 3 sets of stairs to the basement while renovated the bathroom. Obviously they are in the permanently open position. The manibloc in the basement controls all the supply lines.
Thx for the input.
You broke your vent by jumping the trap up. That’s an IPC code violation.
Good catch Pat
Thank you sir
Wrap the PTFE tape around a pencil , and then it is easy just to spin the pencil to unwind whilst the pencil is rotated around the threads
Hey ABCD,
Thanks. That’s a great tip! Wish we had that when we were putting it in:-)
Will definitely put that to use in the future in tight spots!
Gorgeous.
Hey Jossin,
Thank you. And thx for watching.
My builder left about a 1/2 inch gab from her bottom of the tub to the floor. I looked underneath and they sprayed it with foam. Should I have the builder lower the tub to the floor?
Hey Elsa,
Not sure if your tub has adjustable “legs” (typically used for getting it level) or if the spray foam expanded and lifted the tub.
Minimum - the gap should be covered. Or the tub gets lowered. The gap isn’t normal on a freestanding tub.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching!
Nice; been considering one of these, but concerned about tight space in the back side might be too tight of a squeeze to reach by hand for cleaning. Even if I can reach back there, can you see what you’re doing or is it by feel/trust your arm is reaching the dirty spots? Did you make a follow-up vid for cleaning the back side? Traditional tubs has only front side so this feels like twice the work to clean, just curious. Thx
Hey patimuse,
Because the tub filler / faucet is behind the tub, there really seems to be plenty of room to get back there. And as the tub is curved, you can see quite easily along the back side of the tub. Maybe a little more work than a regular tub, but they really add to the look of the room. Trade-offs I guess. Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons OK, thanks; will definitely try it as it looks awesome
I don't like the looks of this drain. I can see the need for a flexible connection if the tub can move at all, as an inflexible one would break. I'd rather see higher quality components installed from below.
Thanks for sharing! Did you have to connect what looks like a 1/4” pipe off the side of the grey pipe connected to the tub?
Hey Nathan,
Can’t remember what came with the tub and what we added. But now there are a number of makers of a drain that allows install from above… No underneath access needed. Will likely have a video using that in a while.
Thx for watching.
Hi! I really like the tub filler fixture. I can’t seem to find one w/out the wand feature. Can you provide details on that fixture? Thanks!
Hey Clint ,
It was a few years back. I think it was from wayfair. Fairly generic - no major brand name - we just liked the look.
Thx for watching!
Installing my soaker tub tomorrow. I wont have any plumbing issues because its a garage under the bathroom and all the ceiling drywall was removed for full access to everything. I was wondering... when you test fitted with the 2 pieces of wood and videod with your phone, the flexible hose goes down from the bath drain hole then up quite a bit then down to the P trap. Does that part of the flexible going up cause a problem or just acts like a first p trap?
Hey Eric,
Ideally, that’s not the best way. But we did what we could. If it forms an “s-trap” you could run into issues. These days they make better ways to connect - search “ free standing tub drain connect “. It’s like a coupling device. Much better than flexible house. But you still will use a p-trap.
Hope it goes well!
Thx for watching!
Everyone seems to be pointing out the flexible hose, and although I know their downfalls, it seems to be a decent solution for this sort of tub. Now that you've had it for 7 months, have you had any clogging issues? If not, seems like a good choice to me...
Hey Dan,
Good insight. No issues and certainly don’t expect any. And IF there ever were, the tub is held in place be a simple silicone seal - accessing and repairing any issue amounts to only a little effort compared to most plumbing.
Thx for your comment and view!
Beautiful tub and tile though everything about that drain is a plumbing code violation which will result in sewer gas smell.
Hey Barry,
Thx. So far so good.
Thx for watching!
How is the seal around the bottom of the free standing tub? Is is holding up from daily use, and has there been in any moisture build up, under the inside or any other issues? - Thank You
Hey Patrick,
We used silicone. It is solid and like new today. No issues. Thx for watching.
In tony baker's voice, "I never knew". Surprised by what's under the tub.
Hey Ayame,
Glad to help. Thx for watching.
BTW - that’s a cool spelling for your name. “ I never knew “ or have seen that before! 👍
No U trap or is it somewhere else?
Beautiful
Hey Sqeek…,
Thx for watching!
How would you have done it 🤔
Thank you!!!
Hey Sebastian,
Thank you for watching!
If tub was set on plywood sub floor because of vinyl plank floor not going under tub, would silicone still be used or should it be a construction adhesive? Thank you
Hey Joseph,
I like silicone because it’s less permanent. Gives you options down the road.
Thx for watching!
Hi 👋🏼 Love the video very helpful. I have a question. My house is made of concrete so we could not keep all the plumbing under the tub. The silicone was applied to the legs under the bathtub but the border of the bathtub does not touch the floor and it has no silicone. Is this a big problem or will it hold nicely? Hope you can help. Thanks in advanced.
Hey Mariel,
We’ve never had that particular issue.
But one thing is true: Tubs get pretty heavy with water in them. With the silicone caulk or some rubberized pad at the feet, that would seem to offer more resistance to slipping.
All you can do is try and see what happens. Hopefully it stays in place.
Thx for watching,
Same issue here ! concrete slab ..... Had to have a plumber cut and move drain close to the connection of a round tub. Wasn't much money but ohhh the dust ....
Just a feedback: I don't think having all the 'legs' propping up the tub looks good. Flat on the floor looks a lot better. Just use the legs to account for leveling only. IOW, you probably only need one or two legs to level it, the rest should be flat. Then you add a little more caulk/silicone for that space. Not only under the tub but also around it to finish off. It will be super tight and look nice.
Only youtube video in 5 years will be a million views
Hi Dedric, this video is getting a lot of views. Good luck if you decide to install a freestanding tub. Thanks for the comment!
Nice job, if you don’t mind me asking what is the minimum requirement off the exterior wall for the faucet?
Hey Growler...,
There is a ring surrounding the shaft of the tub filler/faucet that is about an inch deep. So that becomes the clearance issue. You may also need to check the under-floor structure as that may have something to say about running plumbing to your perfect spot. Short answer in our case - an inch or two.
Thx for watching!
I'm about to do this however we have a slightly different way of doing the drainage. My question is how well the silicone holds the bath in place. Im concerned that if it gets knocked it will dislodge.
silicone is what holds all the stone countertops in kitchens and bathrooms . silicone is actual a very good adhesive as well as a sealer.
How much should I expect to pay to have a corner jacuzzi tub removed and have a tub like this installed?
Hey Peace,
My gut reaction was “A LOT”.
But, in reality, it is all how you approach it.
Low cost : you do everything , cost would be tub and filler and plumbing connections or around $1500
Medium: get a handyman to demo the tub, M A Y B E even install tub - probably pay 1500 for tub and 750-1500 labor? Depending on hourly charge ($ 50/ hr?)and speed.
High- hire a plumber. At $100-150 / hr or maybe get a flat price???? $1500-2500 labor.
These are just guesses.
We do most everything ourselves, so this is a GUESS. Do you live in California/ New York? Do you live in Kansas and have a good friend whose a plumber?
How busy are they?
What is your existing plumbing like ( in a slab; on a 1st floor with basement access to plumbing from underneath??)
Lots and lots of variables.
Best bet - get multiple quotes. Ask them to break it out the costs in quote - labor, supplies,
Really impossible to estimate from where I sit.
General rule of thumb is 1/2 cost or material, 1/2 cost of labor. BUT, that is VERY general.
If you do go ahead with it , please let’s tell us. Many people reading would be very interested in how it breaks out.
Thx for watching and asking!
What is the tub was about 400 pounds, like a solid surface tub? Would you how to add anything for support on that exact floor you are working on??
Hey Carl,
A cast iron tub with water and a human in it might be over 600 lbs… but your house,if it is constructed properly, will have no issue supporting that weight.
Thx for watching!
Great Video, looks really nice. one question... where did you find that amazing light above your tube? Thanks
Hey Adam,
It’s from IKEA.
Thanks fir watching!
I saw that looks good
Good Video. Do workmen have to rip out the tiles in a pre-existing bathroom if the only thing I want to install is a free standing bathtub in a totally (except for floor tiles) empty space?
Hey Suzanne,
The main concern is your drain for the water and supply for the hot and cold water.
Somehow you need to know where you main bathroom drain runs. You’ll have to connect to that and that can be anywhere in the floor or walls leading to the floor below if upstairs.
No - Workman don’t have to do it if you want to learn and do.
In our case we had a plumber run the drain before we tiled the floor. We ran the supply because we re-plumbed the whole house.
It could be expensive, but I guess all that is relative to your circumstance.
Hope that helps!
Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons thank you. it is a Pulte built house which will be completed next year. unfortunately, I did not get it pre-plumbed for a tab.
Hey Suzzane,
So I take it that bathroom in question is already complete?
If so what kind of floor ( lvl, ceramic tiles, etc)?
@@Housebarons Flooring is ceramic tile. Already signed contract for selection in bathroom so can't change it. House will complete in April 2020.
If your working with a foundation subfloor. The hot and cold line will be to long. You will have to get a 27inch line ordered from the manufacturer. Trust me ! If you notice every video is installing from a second floor home.
How did you make sure you're legs were all touching the ground evenly (I have a very old house so my floor isn't even at all) and the tub wasn't just sitting on its outer rim wall?
Hey AMJolene,
You could simply place some small pieces of wood under the leg/ foot that isn’t touching the floor. The big box home stores sell packs of wood door & window shims which are made of view thin wood. The could be cut smaller and used without being too obvious.
Or, maybe try some clear silicone in a tube squirted under the leg/ foot. Let it dry fully before using the tub. Once dry it will fill that gap and make the tub more stable.
Thx for watching!
Currently installing this type of tub..Its sit about 1/8 of an inch off the ground...Did you reposition the feet underneath to sit flush to the floor or will applying silicone directly to the feet be enuff to hold it put?
Hey Curtis,
We made the tub flush and applied silicone all the way around the base of the tub.
Hope that helps.
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Where did you get that flexible tub pipe
Thanks
Hey disco…,
It came with the tub. Most plumbers hate them as they aren’t code compliant. But tub manufacturers don’t know… or care.
They have better drain connections these days.
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Great details was your tub a traditional prior to this was it a free stand upgrade you were doing?
Hey Shalom....,
That bathroom was a full gut including pulling out a chimney that originally ran up through the space.
The original tub was a tiled in - jetted black fiberglass - straight from the 80’or 90’s.
Totally changed.
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I installed my free standing tub just as you did. I leveled the legs and I ran lots of silicone on the base skirt. A month later, someone sat on an edge of the tub and it popped loose. Can the skirt be removed, bolted to the ground, and the tub dropped into the skirt?
Hey Wally,
Ours did not have a skirt. The idea seems plausible. To be sure, you could contact the manufacturer and see what they think or if they have other solutions. Odds are, you are not the only person this has happened to.....
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Some states (cities) do not allow the accordion drain pipe like you used.
Hey bgrinni1,
Quite true. Thx for watching.
In fact it’s illegal in North America check all plumbing codes in US and Canada they all specifically say surface of the pipe must be smooth
The accordion will trap debris and you’ll have a bad smell eventually.
Bad planning not thinking ahead. For slabs or no access underneath access panel on tub needed to install correctly but than again tub will look like shit on the outside with a panel on it
@@kchicago64 well I guess when they come pull out his tub they'll see
.I assume he didn't pull a permit and he doesn't give a shit.. if it becomes a problem here can just break the tub loose and install smooth pipe.. and let's be real.. no one will ever look once it's installed
how much is the labor for that installation ?
You have a dang vent 90 on your drain. And a you made an s trap. And why the hell are the shut offs in the floor where you cant reach them
What kind of cutoffs did u use for water source? they looked like Sharkbite crimp fittings on the hose?
Hey Dave,
We’ve used both shark bites and pex crimp. Not worried about shark bites though.
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Where do you put the shampoo, conditioner, and soap? Since there's no tub surround like you have in a regular tub installation?
Hey Pat,
On the window sill would work. There is a shower right next to it as well.
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