Setting A Tub

lowell5slide

hey guys need some help Im working on a bath remoldel and I got stuck setting the tub My partner and I have never done it was wondering if you guys can give me some hints on what I need to watch out for and the procedure Thanks for your help

tzzzz216

If your a home owner i give you alot of credit for trying to DIY ,but if your another handyman taking work from other trades then i say this pay a plumber to come out and install for you!!



" The only easy day was Yesterday":

a1plumbingyakim

depends on what kind of tub, but typically you have a ledger board for the tub to rest on, or if it's a complete enclosure, slide it in, level it up and screw it in. Watco makes an awesome waste and overflow kit with the ability to test it included. To save the headaches a plumber can usually do it in less than an hour or 2 with valve. So if you have the parts, i'd only be charging $140 + parts, + tax for a shower valve install, and setting your tub. Labor rate around here is $70+ /hr. good luck

Daren

I registered here awhile back, checked in every once and awhile, but have not posted much...Because that is the responce I wanted to give to almost every question I read. I am not jumping to the conclusion that you are plumbing without a license. I will just say tzzzz216 gave you a cheap way out. In Illinois it is a $3000 fine (and I have seen it happen) to do so. As a matter of fact, since I WAS a master plumber and had ins with all the state inspectors I used that to put a few fly-by-night contractors out of business. "Jack of all trades" and handymen, if you don't have the training/experience to do the work right (and license, permits...) let a pro do it. I am not in the business anymore and am not picking on you, you may well be a well meaning DIY. Just saying my piece, that is the reason I have not posted...I always take it personal. I served an apprenticeship under other master plumbers, kinda hard to learn a trade (any trade) posting questions online. Who knows who will even give you advice, some "know it all" (who don't know *****) handyman may be your mentor.
Daren
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SteveG91

Hey guys, This is a Forum. The whole idea is....

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ok, get it?............

Thanks,
Steve

Tom R

Good post, Steve . . .

TimNJ

If it is a fiberglass unit don't forget to put Structo-Lite under it or you will be back ripping it out in 6 months when it cracks after Porky gets in and takes a bath.

mtplus

Some manufacturers such as American Standard post installation instructions on their website.