RonM
New Member
I have just removed an existing 3 walled fiberglass tub/shower unit. I plan to replace it with a cast iron/porcelain tub (Kohler Villager from Home Depot), and tile the walls. I am fairly experienced with home improvement, but have never done this project. I have searched the internet, and have found no good instructions to install the tub, and then I found this site. How exactly do you anchor the tub to the studs? I obviously cannot nail through the cast iron flange and into the studs without cracking the tub. Should I just use shims underneath the tub to support it? I will probably have a plumber come in and install the drain and tub/ shower valve because I am switching from a 3 handle to a 1 handle faucet, and I don't feel comfortable sweating pipes. (I might be able to do it, but the frustration is not worth getting my blood pressure up) At what stage do I need to have the plumber come in to attach the drain? I would think that all I need is to have the bathtub secure and level, then the plumber could install everything, then I could install the vapor barrier, cement backer board, and tile. Once I get the tub stable and the plumbing done, the tile part I know what I am doing.
Sorry for the long-winded post, any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Sorry for the long-winded post, any advice will be greatly appreciated!