You have finally made up your mind to give your bathroom a much-needed face-lift by installing a new bathtub। Sometimes the need for a new bathtub is out of necessity if it is cracked and old or even leaking which will cause damage to your home. At other times, the need for a new bathtub is merely the want of a better design or color, or just a need for a change in décor. No matter the reason, it is vital that you know the steps to take to properly install a bathtub.
The first thing you need to do before you can install your new tub is to make sure you have picked up everything you need. For example, you want to make sure you have measured the tub area, and then choose a bathtub that is just the right size. Buying a tub that is too wide or long will be cause for massive frustration and possible financial issues as well. Make sure you have all the pipes, fittings, screws, nails, and other necessities. Installing a bathtub correctly without all the proper materials is downright impossible. Therefore, the first step in bathtub installation is to ensure you have everything you need to get the job done right. If in doubt, ask for help at your local hardware store.
Then the fun starts. To avoid damage and disaster when installing a bathtub, make sure you turn off the water before you start your project. One of the most common mistakes made by homeowners when replacing their bathtub is failing to turn the water off in the home, before disconnecting the old pipes. This can lead to flooding within the home, floor damage, wall damage, and expensive repairs. In order to avoid this kind of damage, make sure you remember to turn off the water in the home first.
Before installing the new bathtub to its chosen area it is important to make sure that you attach and tighten all the new pipes properly, as well as secure the bathtub supports. Once this is done, you will place the connections for the drain, while making sure that the trap is lower than the drain to enable the tub to drain properly. Then you will be ready to connect the hot and cold water lines to your new bathtub. Once these are secured with the nipple and caps you will then turn the water back on. You should check for any leaks of all drains and pipes and correct any possible problem before finishing with your installation of the tub.
After checking and being positive there are no leaks, finish up with a tub surround. In some cases, these come with a new bathtub, can be purchase separately, or created yourself using tiles or drywall that is water resistant. Installing a bathtub can be an easy project if you know what precautions to take first.
