We installed an Americast bathtub during our bathroom remodel. In the process of tiling the surround we have noticed the it creaks ALOT. A ledger board was used, installed at the correct height, and was completely level. The floor at the front apron was slightly out of the level, so some shims were used on the floor. Tub was fastened to studs with the heads of roofing nails at catching flange. The creaking seems to be coming from the tub against studs...in the walls.
We did not put mortar under the tub because the instructing said not to. At this point the tub surround is completely tiled so removing the tub is just not an option.
It seem like the tub needs some kind of support underneath. I wish we had just set it in a bed of mortar.......but to late now. We have access to the plumbing of the tub through an adjacent bedroom wall. We were thinking of trying to reach back and get some expanding foam under there and maybe stop the creaking. Will the foam work/help with support?? Any other ideas.?
Thanks for any help you can give.
Kim
We did not put mortar under the tub because the instructing said not to. At this point the tub surround is completely tiled so removing the tub is just not an option.
It seem like the tub needs some kind of support underneath. I wish we had just set it in a bed of mortar.......but to late now. We have access to the plumbing of the tub through an adjacent bedroom wall. We were thinking of trying to reach back and get some expanding foam under there and maybe stop the creaking. Will the foam work/help with support?? Any other ideas.?
Thanks for any help you can give.
Kim