A lot of people ignore the fact on what does it take to remove and especially install new tub. Its a project in its self! Depending on surround conditions and what one needs to do to get it to fit properly its about 15 times of nice in&out exercise. 🤪 Not to mention the awkwardness of it and the lack of maneuverability. For anyone who is watching this listen closely. Steve’s advices will help and save you bunch of troubles. Go BRT, Go!
Glad I found this video! The second half appears to be the Kohler Clearflo Cable Bath Drain I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to install. (Maybe a content idea, just cropping that part and making a "installing Kohler Clearflo cable drain" TH-cam video). I'm hoping I can attach this drain kit to the existing brass T from behind since I discovered the drain sits inside the exterior eave. Not sure what else to try other than leaving a piece of the copper pipe and using a Fernco if there's enough space, and if there's not it seems like busting through the eave and repairing that is my only other choice?
I would have furred out the back wall if the plumbing allowed. That would have made the shampoo nitche larger an the tile going to the window an eye catcher. Just throwing an idea at you.great job tho!
Steve , That tub looks just as flimsy AS THE CRAPPY DELTA . Why not go with a top of the line tub? All this tub trouble.. Hell ditch it for a nice shower LOL
I would recommend either moving the existing studs to accommodate a 60" tub or frame the opening down for a 48" bathtub. Certain companies still make that size. Good luck.✌️✌️
@@veeko616 thank you for the advice but no can do. One wall is load bearing exterior and the other contains the venting stack and plumbing for the other bathroom shower (2 bathrooms back to back) I don't think a 48" bathtub is worth it.
A lot of people ignore the fact on what does it take to remove and especially install new tub. Its a project in its self! Depending on surround conditions and what one needs to do to get it to fit properly its about 15 times of nice in&out exercise. 🤪 Not to mention the awkwardness of it and the lack of maneuverability. For anyone who is watching this listen closely. Steve’s advices will help and save you bunch of troubles. Go BRT, Go!
Solid. I set every single tub in mortar. Squeak free, movement free for 10yrs+
Yes, but like I said this is designed to set without mortar, but it is an option
great video! I cant stress enough how much your videos have saved me money and made me money!!
Awesome video. Thanks for all the tips when choosing a tub.
Glad I found this video! The second half appears to be the Kohler Clearflo Cable Bath Drain I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to install. (Maybe a content idea, just cropping that part and making a "installing Kohler Clearflo cable drain" TH-cam video). I'm hoping I can attach this drain kit to the existing brass T from behind since I discovered the drain sits inside the exterior eave. Not sure what else to try other than leaving a piece of the copper pipe and using a Fernco if there's enough space, and if there's not it seems like busting through the eave and repairing that is my only other choice?
Great job boss 💪
Please share an update how you handled the floor tile up against the tub :)
For all this rework, what did the owner cover in terms of labor/material and what did you cover?
Expense of new Better tub. And new window now
curious if the owner picked the delta bathtub.
All the bathrooms i have done i have lost money on, what's the average labor on a average on bathroom labor wise
I'd like to click the link to the American Standard tub install at the end of this video but it doesn't work
Never mind, the link at the very end works perfectly
I would have furred out the back wall if the plumbing allowed. That would have made the shampoo nitche larger an the tile going to the window an eye catcher. Just throwing an idea at you.great job tho!
Almost got some 'plumber's crack' on that install
Throw a transition piece of sorts there pal, like a quarter round but made of tile
Steve , That tub looks just as flimsy AS THE CRAPPY DELTA . Why not go with a top of the line tub? All this tub trouble.. Hell ditch it for a nice shower LOL
Really?
I have 57 1/2" from stud to stud 🥲. What do you recommend for a bathtub ?
That’s not good
I’m really not sure
Maybe browse on build.com
Not sure if there is anything that works for that
@@BathroomRemodelingTeacher Thank you. I'm scared of diy a custom shower even after watching a lot of your videos :)
I would recommend either moving the existing studs to accommodate a 60" tub or frame the opening down for a 48" bathtub. Certain companies still make that size. Good luck.✌️✌️
@@veeko616 thank you for the advice but no can do. One wall is load bearing exterior and the other contains the venting stack and plumbing for the other bathroom shower (2 bathrooms back to back) I don't think a 48" bathtub is worth it.
@@bgBlea get insurance, burn the house down.