tom-J
New Member
Changing stall shower to tub/shower combination. Room size from drywall to drywall is 66†X 120â€. I would like to install a 60†tub on the 66†wall. The back 120†wall contains a 36X36†shower base (removed), vanity/sink and toilet. The back 120 “ wall is drywall, 2x4 in front of a concrete wall. The floor is 6†concrete. The existing shower drain (plastic) is at floor level located 16.5†from drywall on back 120†wall. The drain is 17.5†from the 66†side wall and the trap portion of the drain is 9†below the top of the concrete floor. I would like to use the existing drain for the new tub. Can I cut the floor, remove the existing shower p trap and install a p trap at the tub drain for the tub tail piece then connecting the trap output to the existing shower drain pipe? If using the existing drain is possible would a plumber be able to install a 60†tub and tighten the tale piece on the tub drain to the newly installed p trap if the tub is centered in the 66†opening given that the wall by the connections is drywall 2x4 and concrete? If that isn’t possible would it be possible to tighten the connections if the tub were positioned so that the end of the tub opposite the connections was flush against the opposite wall? That would allow the connection end of the tub to be positioned 4 or 5 inches away from the wall. Is there enough room to make the connections from the side of the tub? I would then build to niche in the remaining wall space. Would like your thoughts prior to calling a plumber for a quote. thanks tom