How to Install a Garden Bathtub
Many people opt for a garden tub in their bathrooms because of their size as well as the look. A garden bathtub is larger than a normal bathtub, giving you room to enjoy a nice long bubble bath. It also is designed so that the edges flare out, instead of the square look of a normal tub. If you live in a home without a garden tub and want to make the transition, make sure to take the time to install a garden tub properly, as it can be a tedious project to do yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Turn off your water source. Remove fixtures, such as the faucet handles and spout, using an Allen wrench. Then pry into the space between your tub and wall with the pry bar. Once the tub has been pried off all sides, lift it off your floor. Once you have lifted it, you will see the connections to the water, disconnect it. With assistance from one or two other people, remove your tub from the area.
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Pull up any flooring you will no longer need. Since your new garden tub will be bigger than the normal tub, chances are that there will be some flooring that needs to be removed to make room for your new tub. Do not leave any flooring under the tub as it will make it uneven. Measure the size of your new tub and lay out the dimensions on the floor with chalk or pen, any flooring within those dimensions will need to be removed. Sweep up remaining debris, leaving a clean surface below your new tub.
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Put the new garden tub in the area you have cleared. Connect the drain and water supply. Make sure that the slip nuts are tight on the pipes.
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Use a level to make sure that the tub is level. Set your level on the rim of the tub, not the floor. Place shims under the tub in the area that is lower until the level evens out.
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Seal the edge of the tub where it meets the floor and the walls with caulk. Using a caulk gun helps you get a straight, clean line. Wipe off any excess with a damp cloth. Allow up to 24 hours to dry.
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Attach the fixtures, or the handles and spouts. Caulk around the fixtures. Wipe down extra caulk with a damp sponge.
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