Floor Under Tub

Such design makes tubes easy to get in and out because there is no need to climb over and out of the standard tub.

Floor under tub. The load capacity of the floor under the tub is based primarily on the size spacing and span of the floor joists. The most common reasons to replace this floor are that it can no longer support your bathtub and the wood has become rotten. A rotten floor a leak or even termite damage are some of the explanations why the. Flooring repairs can be intimidating but the subfloor under the tub generally consists of plywood secured over floor joists and is fairly simple to replace once you get access to it.

Trial fit the tub in the tub alcove. A clawfoot tub usually sits on tile since you can see the flooring under the tub. On the other hand you could tile the entire floor and then install the tub on top of that. Floor frames must be designed to carry the load.

Tile floors can either work under or around your bathroom fixtures. Excess moisture in the subfloor is a common reason for early replacement of bathroom flooring but it can be prevented by choosing the right material from the beginning. The tub should be level in all directions. Set the tub flat on the floor and position a level on top of the tub.

The floor under your bathtub is the main element in supporting the tub. The in floor design gives tubs a more luxurious and stylish appeal than traditional tubs have. Therefore you ll want to keep that floor in peak condition. Porcelain is a popular tile to use under clawfoot tubs.

March 21 2016 at 14 55. While installing your new bathroom floor tile you will face the. You can also create a separate flooring area just for the tub to bring some contrast to the room. All in floor bathtubs feature overflow systems that also can be integrated into the bathroom design very well.

We are going to add a larger bath tub so we will probably have to check to make.