Hi there -
I'm repairing a bathroom and trying to keep the original tile walls. I'd like to reuse the old cast iron tub, which is in good shape. I've been told (by someone who is not a plumber) that it is not a good idea to do so because the tub faucet is located on an exterior wall, and it would be too difficult to make repairs later on if the faucet is not on an interior wall.
All of the plumbing has to be reinstalled because the old lines were removed when the house's foundation was replaced. The wall is currently open below the top of the tub, because it is a 3-wall alcove style tub. I am thinking of using the kind of antique-style faucet that is mounted on the inside of the tub, so we don't have to get into the wall above the top of the tub.
If I can reuse the old (right-hand) tub, I don't have the spend the money for a new one. If I really can't put a faucet on an exterior wall, I'll have to get a left-hand tub that won't be as nice as the antique I've got.
Thanks for any advice!!
I'm repairing a bathroom and trying to keep the original tile walls. I'd like to reuse the old cast iron tub, which is in good shape. I've been told (by someone who is not a plumber) that it is not a good idea to do so because the tub faucet is located on an exterior wall, and it would be too difficult to make repairs later on if the faucet is not on an interior wall.
All of the plumbing has to be reinstalled because the old lines were removed when the house's foundation was replaced. The wall is currently open below the top of the tub, because it is a 3-wall alcove style tub. I am thinking of using the kind of antique-style faucet that is mounted on the inside of the tub, so we don't have to get into the wall above the top of the tub.
If I can reuse the old (right-hand) tub, I don't have the spend the money for a new one. If I really can't put a faucet on an exterior wall, I'll have to get a left-hand tub that won't be as nice as the antique I've got.
Thanks for any advice!!