Thanks, Jadnashua. I'll have to measure in the morning. None of the lights in any of the bathrooms work so I can't see in there. I actually need to replace the old vent/light/heat fixtures. The old ones are dying. I could probably replace the light bulbs if I could figure out how to open the fixture, but the heating part no longer works-- plus the tenants messed up the wiring so that the switch that says heat is actually for the vent/fan. Those fixtures have been in the house for probably 30 years at least. Obviously they are not energy star rated.
Jwhipple, I adhere to the "better safe than sorry" adage. My brother is very rough on things. If he thinks something is built sturdy, he will test it. We had a couch that had steel reinforcement that was supposed to be very sturdy and he decided to take a flying leap onto it and broke it. He has gone through about 15 computer chairs-- several of them were supposed to hold 500lbs for 6 to 8 hours use. I would not be surprised if he gripped the bar with both hands and put all of his weight on it. No logical reason for it, but its just the sort of thing he does.
Terry, thank you. I'm going to show my ignorance. I don't know what a nailing flange is. I'm guessing it is a flange on something that is nailed to the wall or studs to secure it? For dry wall, would cement board work? With the kits, would I be able to get a Sterling tub of my choice but then a different surround?
Solid surface option is more forgiving of mistakes? I wish I knew a place locally that sold it-- and if it were affordable.
Do you have links to any of the Sterling kits please?
I really appreciate the information.
Edit: I measured and the tiny bathroom is 56" wide. I measured the walls around the toilet and they are about 23" apart. The rest of the space is taken up by the shower stall.
Jwhipple, I adhere to the "better safe than sorry" adage. My brother is very rough on things. If he thinks something is built sturdy, he will test it. We had a couch that had steel reinforcement that was supposed to be very sturdy and he decided to take a flying leap onto it and broke it. He has gone through about 15 computer chairs-- several of them were supposed to hold 500lbs for 6 to 8 hours use. I would not be surprised if he gripped the bar with both hands and put all of his weight on it. No logical reason for it, but its just the sort of thing he does.
Terry, thank you. I'm going to show my ignorance. I don't know what a nailing flange is. I'm guessing it is a flange on something that is nailed to the wall or studs to secure it? For dry wall, would cement board work? With the kits, would I be able to get a Sterling tub of my choice but then a different surround?
Solid surface option is more forgiving of mistakes? I wish I knew a place locally that sold it-- and if it were affordable.
Do you have links to any of the Sterling kits please?
I really appreciate the information.
Edit: I measured and the tiny bathroom is 56" wide. I measured the walls around the toilet and they are about 23" apart. The rest of the space is taken up by the shower stall.
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