How to Install an American Standard Bathtub
American Standard bathtubs, being the most common brand in America, are indeed the American standard. You find an American Standard bathtub in three out of five homes and if you stay in a hotel, chances are you will bathe in one. There are many different models to choose from, but the one generally accepted as the standard bathtub size is 60 inches by 30 inches. Consult the installation instructions provided with your bathtub for details specific to the particular model you are installing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Ensure that the recess is framed properly, the dimensions are correct and the supports are plumb and square.
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Install the stringer supports along the walls that you are installing the bathtub against, approximately 14 inches from floor to stringer. You want them installed high enough so that the lip of the bathtub rests on the stringers for support.
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Install the drain assembly onto the tub. Follow all manufacturer's instructions.
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Slide the bathtub into place, ensuring the edges of the tub are resting on the stringers.
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Check that the bathtub is level in all directions and that there is enough drain clearance at the floor.
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Secure the bathtub to wood studs using roofing nails.
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Tips & Warnings
After installation and before tile is added, water-test and check for leaks.
Always read and follow any instructions that came with your bathtub.
