Bathtub Installation
Important Information:
The bath must only be supported by the feet. Do not support the bath by the rim.
Do not install a rim-mount bath faucet to this bath. Install a deck or wall-mount bath faucet.
Provide adequate floor support.
Refer to the Roughing-in Guide for specific floor-loading requirements.
Make sure the subfloor is level.
Provide drain access from below.
Provide access to all plumbing connections.
Observe all local building and plumbing codes.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-1.jpg)
^ Installation Tools
• Conventional woodworking tools and materials
• Drop cloth
• Mortar cement
• Construction Adhesive
• 100% Silicone Sealant
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-2.jpg)
1. For adhesive installation, apply a generous amount of construction adhesive to the bath feet or base.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-3.jpg)
2. Optional Apron: Construct additional apron support.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-4.jpg)
3. Install the rough plumbing.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-5.jpg)
4. Install the drain to the bath. Position a protective liner in the bath basin.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-6.jpg)
5. For mortar bed installation, set the basin area in 1" (25 mm) to 2"(51 mm) of mortar cement.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-7.jpg)
For adhesive installation, apply a generous amount of construction adhesive to the bath feet or base.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-8.jpg)
6. With help, carefully lift the bath into position. Verify that the bath is level.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-9.jpg)
7. Connect the bath drain to the drain pipe.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-10.jpg)
8. Install water-resistant wallboard over the framing. Apply 100% silicone sealant along the seam.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-11.jpg)
9. Install the finished wall and deck material to within 1/16" (2 mm) of the bath rim.
![bathtub installation](/Images/blog/bathtub-installation-12.jpg)
10. Apply 100% silicone sealant around the bath along the finished walls and deck.