A freestanding bathtub is a great way to add artistic elements to your bathroom. If you want to install your own, you only need a few tools. Here, our bathtub installation experts will show you how to successfully install your bathtub.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO INSTALL A FREESTANDING BATHTUB:
- Bathtub
- Level
- Blanket
- Cleaning Supplies
- Silicone
- Plumber’s Putty
- Caulk
- Damp Cloth
- First figure out where you want the bathtub to be in the bathroom.
- Next, clean up the area and use your level to ensure that your floor is properly balanced (this is especially important if your floor has been remodeled).
- After that, place the bathtub in the exact location you want to install, and put a blanket next to it.
- Lay the bathtub on its side and place it on a blanket to protect the floor and bathtub.
- Then, find the drain hole area and clean it to remove dirt or debris.
- Put a little transparent silicone around the drain pipe body, and then place it through the drain hole.
- Put some plumber’s putty on the washer and then slide it over the bottom of the drain body.
- Slide the washer over the bottom of the drain body and the nut onto the drain body.
- Tighten the washer and nut to form a tight seal.
- After that, install the drain tail piece according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Now that your bathtub is prepared, you’ll want to clean the floor thoroughly before you install it.
- Once your floor is cleaned and dry, run a large bead of caulk around the bottom base of your bathtub and stand it upright.
- Run another large bead of caulk around the bathtub to fully secure it to the floor. Once the caulk is dry, you can wipe away any excess with a damp cloth.
