Hello all,
What a great site for the homeowner/DIYer!
Heres my issue...
I removed a whirlpool tub (deck mounted) to replace tile. The new tile resulted in a height difference from floor to finished deck. Previously, there was an irregular shaped piece of plywood under the tub but did not provide full support. The tub has a 24" x 46" piece of OSB attached to the bottom that support the pump and is sloped to the front using firring strips in the back and middle.
What would be the best way to 'set' the tub?
I was considering screwing two (2) 1/2" piece of plywood together and then attaching to the bottom (under OSB) and then placing in a mortar bed.
Does this sound doable?
Can the mortar be placed in plastic bags to keep it away from the subfloor and tub bottom?
Do I need to dry fit and mark area for mortar?
If I use the two (2) 1/2" pieces of ply, I would need ~ 1/2" of mortar at the highest point to obtain a fairly level installation.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
What a great site for the homeowner/DIYer!
Heres my issue...
I removed a whirlpool tub (deck mounted) to replace tile. The new tile resulted in a height difference from floor to finished deck. Previously, there was an irregular shaped piece of plywood under the tub but did not provide full support. The tub has a 24" x 46" piece of OSB attached to the bottom that support the pump and is sloped to the front using firring strips in the back and middle.
What would be the best way to 'set' the tub?
I was considering screwing two (2) 1/2" piece of plywood together and then attaching to the bottom (under OSB) and then placing in a mortar bed.
Does this sound doable?
Can the mortar be placed in plastic bags to keep it away from the subfloor and tub bottom?
Do I need to dry fit and mark area for mortar?
If I use the two (2) 1/2" pieces of ply, I would need ~ 1/2" of mortar at the highest point to obtain a fairly level installation.
Any thoughts/suggestions?