Getting ready to start a new project with a bunch of condo's each one has a 72"x42" drop in style whirlpool. I have always had the carpenter build the frame about 3/4" lower than lip of the tub. Then install the durarock and tile underneath the lip.
This new tile guy says "no"... the proper way is to build the frame to the lip and caulk the lip to the wood. Then install durarock up against the lip and the same for the tile. He said that way you have more waterproof layers and most tile installers like to tuck it in under..so they don't have to make the cuts around the tub!
I have visited the websites of 3-4 whirlpool manufacturers and their instructions coincide with the new tile guy!
So, how do you guys install them?
And what about cosmetics? These units are going to start at $1.7mil.
This new tile guy says "no"... the proper way is to build the frame to the lip and caulk the lip to the wood. Then install durarock up against the lip and the same for the tile. He said that way you have more waterproof layers and most tile installers like to tuck it in under..so they don't have to make the cuts around the tub!
I have visited the websites of 3-4 whirlpool manufacturers and their instructions coincide with the new tile guy!
So, how do you guys install them?
And what about cosmetics? These units are going to start at $1.7mil.