How to: Maax Topaz 66X36 Installation
Nothing beats a long soak in the bathtub after a hard day of work. The warm water can sooth tired and sore muscles and may even help to ease the stresses and worries that can often linger at the end of the day. The Topaz 6636, manufactured by Maax, is a tub unit measuring 66 inches long and 36 inches wide, giving long legs room to stretch. Designed as a drop-in unit, once framing and plumbing work has been completed, the tub can be installed in an afternoon using common supplies that can be purchased at your local home-improvement store Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Drill
- Drill bit, 5 mm
- Hole-cutting attachment
- Wooden shims
- Premixed plaster
- Plaster spreader
- Polyethylene sheet, 2 mm
- Scissors
- Silicone
Instructions
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Drill plumbing holes in the tub before installation if water lines will be coming up from the floor and through the tub unit. Mark the location of the water lines and spigot on the underside of the unit. Drill a 5 mm pilot hole. Use a hole-cutting attachment to cut holes for the water lines and spigot, drilling directly on the finished side. No drilling is necessary if the water lines and spigot are installed in the wall.
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Position the unit into the preframed tub area, aligning it over the drain pipe and any previously installed water lines. Ensure that all of the legs beneath the unit are in firm contact with the floor. Level the tub, using small, wooden shims beneath the feet as necessary.
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Install any necessary drain and plumbing fixtures according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fill the tub with water to check for any leaks as well as correct plumbing and tub positioning.
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Spread a thin layer of premixed plaster to the base of the bathtub legs. Cover the plaster with a 2 mm polyethylene sheet that has been cut to size to add stability and ensure the unit remains level when in use.
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Seal the joint lines between the tub and wall as well as the tub and floor with silicone. Allow the silicone to dry completely before use.
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Tips & Warnings
Whirlpool functions can be added as an optional accessory.
References
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