Deck mount faucet on free standing tub with no access panel

[John V]

I have read a lot of threads, but have not found the situation I am looking at. We want to install a free standing tub. We found one we like with a flat edge ( about 4 inches wide) the length of one side. All four sides are finished, and there is no access panel. How would a faucet be installed? would it need to be mounted to the tub and then the tub put in place?maybe have the pipes stick up 4 or 5 inches from the floor, tilt the tub and make the connection with flex hoses and then set the tub down? Any insight is appreciated.

 

[Breplum]

sounds like it is just stupid, OR made for freestanding faucet (very common). if you go with freestanding faucet, watch out for crappy, slow fill rate.
Cutting in a access panel is a charming alternative

 

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[WorthFlorida]

A picture would help or a model number. Several different ways. Free standing tubs are very large, you may run out of hot water as it fills. A slow fill may be necessary.

https://images.signaturehardware.com/i/signaturehdwr/421586-Ryle-freestanding-tub-faucet-BN-Beauty10.jpg?w=1425&fmt=auto

https://images.signaturehardware.com/i/signaturehdwr/194580-telephone-freestanding-tub-faucet-BN-Beauty10.jpg?w=1425&fmt=auto

 

[GReynolds929]

As stated you would need a freestanding tub filler. You would not attach to the tub. Use THIS style drain for the tub.