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Good tip.
Yessir, that's how I do it. Long time plumber. Trying to roll a tub in a close space isn't pretty. I take my Sawzall and cut the nails holding the studs. I mark where they are beforehand and reinstall with screws. Another big thing is to use a good tub protector.
I'm remodeling a bathroom on the first floor of my house, and I'm installing a 5-foot cast iron tub with an integral apron. The width of the room is 60 1/8" the whole length, so I have to remove a stud I'd installed to close up a doorway on the side of the room then slide the tub in and push it against the back wall. The good thing is that the wall wasn't finished in the other room yet - phew! I didn't think it would be that hard to install the tub when I first started this project.
I have just completed a drop in tub install for a newer customer. From previous jobs, my tile guys told me it doesn't matter if the drop in tub is installed before or after the tiling. Both methods can be done. As usual, I have been asked to install a drop in tub with just the framing done. After the install, their tile guy has just told the homeowner the tiling is always done before the drop in tub.
I can see you guys have also installed the tub before the tiling. Since I have started my trade, I have been told it doesn't matter if the tub is installed before or after... they can make it work. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!!
Why not plumb into a corner with the bath just against two walls, not three. Build a frame and panel to cover the end
great tip about the wall! I am just about to frame in the walls and I am glade that I watched this.
I sent a message on another one of your videos and I'm unsure how to frame a tub if the tub is uneven from the floor at it's ends? It measures 45 centimeters at the drain end and 41 centimeters at the head end, from the floor. Again, thanks for sharing another great video.
very nice good work
so glad i caught this tip in time... it looks like it saved me a lot of grief. thank you sir!