DIY bath installation

Every person tries to make their bathroom cozy. To ensure that the feeling of comfort does not disappear over time, it is necessary to periodically carry out repair work. If the renovation is accompanied by a change in plumbing, this is an ideal option. Technological progress is advancing by leaps and bounds, and the once popular cast iron bathtubs can already be replaced with more beautiful, comfortable and modern ones.

Preparing for installation

Even if you have an exact idea of ​​what kind of bathtub you want to purchase, do not make this purchase until the bathroom is prepared.

The first step is to decide where it will stand. Although traditionally a bathtub is placed against a wall, many people prefer to place it in the center of the room.

If you plan to simultaneously renovate the entire room, then it is better to lay the tiles on the walls after installing the bathtub. This way you can thoroughly seal all the cracks.

Naturally, it is necessary to get rid of the old design. If it is steel or acrylic, then there will be no difficulties, but with cast iron you will have to tinker. Its weight does not allow you to do it alone, but you can handle the dismantling.

Attention! Be sure to check the entire sewer system. Fix leaks and replace leaking pipes. If the taps are loose, tighten them.

If you miss this moment and install new plumbing, problems will arise when water leaks begin.

At the preparatory stage, connect all communications. Install a tee, mount a siphon, all pipes.

Siphon group assembly

Fittings are not included. It must be purchased separately. It is divided into two groups:

• collapsible;
• monolithic.

Collapsible ones have many threaded connections. It's like a plastic construction set. The bends are rectangular in shape. The second version of the siphon is made in the form of a curved pipe. Its curves are smooth, there are no joints. And although the non-separable siphon looks banal, it has its advantages. The fewer connections there are, the less opportunity there is for water to leak. Since the bend is smooth, it does not interfere with the flow of water, the water drains much faster and there is less chance that a blockage will form.

The siphon is not needed for an exhibition. Nobody sees him anyway. Therefore, it is better to take the whole version. The entire assembly will consist of screwing on the overflow system.

DIY bath installation

It is more convenient to carry out bathtub installation work with a partner. It makes no difference what material it is made of - it is a fairly large item, and it is very difficult for one person to install it. For installation you must have:

• building level and rule;
• mallet;
• adjustable wrench - necessary for adjusting the legs.

Steel

The steel bathtub is very light. This allows you to effortlessly lift it, turn it over, and transport it. In fact, you don't even need a partner. But it will be more convenient and reliable. But you won't be able to simply install it. She will not hold on confidently and tightly due to her low weight.

A steel bathtub must be secured on three sides. A strong support is made on the fourth side. In the future, it can be decorated with facing bricks or other materials. The structure installed in this way will have a good foundation.

Often, the steel product comes with legs. They need to be adjusted in height. The supports in this case will also be small.

When installing, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

1. The bathtub should be turned upside down. You need to put a gasket under it.
2. Mark the places where the supports will be installed. One of the pores should be installed near the drain hole. The second is on the opposite side.
3. The supports are installed and pressed.
4. The tips that come with the kit are screwed on.
5. The bathtub should be returned to its original position, placed in the intended place on its legs. Adjust them in height. It should be borne in mind that the structure must have some slope to facilitate drainage of water.
6. Next, you should connect the sewer system and seal the connections.
7. The gaps are closed with polyurethane foam.
8. A brick support is laid out.
9. The brick is decorated with finishing.

If you managed to assemble everything correctly, then this bath will delight you for a long time. It will be stable and will not undergo deformation.

Acrylic

The main advantage of an acrylic bathtub is its light weight. It is smaller than the steel one. It's easy to install, even if you don't have a partner.

But the low weight makes it necessary to install the structure on a frame to ensure its stability.

There are options on sale that already include a frame developed specifically for this model, as well as all the necessary elements. Different manufacturers have different equipment.It is important not to forget to clarify this issue with the seller.

Reference! Acrylic bathtubs come in various configurations.

This is very convenient, as it allows you to make a choice to suit the most sophisticated taste, as well as optimally use the space in the room.

But this convenience can turn into a disadvantage. The more unusual and complex the shape, the more difficult it is to install. The difficulty will lie in making a frame that will be able to repeat all the contours.

If the model you purchased does not have a frame, you will have to make it yourself. To create the base you will need a brick, as well as sheets of plywood and timber. Wood elements must be impregnated with a water-repellent agent.

The frame must be installed so that it is attached to the support. The wall of the bathroom can serve as such a support. You cannot simply attach the side to the structure. Thus, the load will go to the frame itself. The frame will fail very quickly.

It is necessary to make racks at the corners of the bathtub. And put them on the sides. The distance between the posts should not exceed half a meter. You should not make them large - the height should correspond to the height of the bathtub.

Installation of an acrylic bathtub is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• a brick base is laid in which a hole for the drainage system is provided;
• a timber frame is attached;
• in those places where there will be vertical posts, bars are installed;
• racks are laid out;
• the upper base is made - a sheet of plywood is placed on it;
• the base of the brickwork is filled with cement mortar;
• a bathtub is placed on the frame - it is set according to the level;
• In order for the cement mortar to take the shape of a bathtub, water is poured into it - everything is left in this state until the mortar hardens;
• decoration of the frame is done to hide the brick.

Made of cast iron

The most difficult to install is a cast iron bathtub. This is due to its considerable weight. It’s definitely not something you can do alone; even with two people, installing it is difficult.

But the same weight that you complained about while you were carrying it into the room and installing it will serve as a guarantee of stability even without any supports.

For correct installation, you must adhere to the following sequence of actions:

• turn the bathtub on its side so that the drain hole faces the drain and the bottom faces the wall - in this position it is easier to install the siphon;
• on the side facing the ceiling, the legs are fixed;
• now you need to turn the structure over and attach the legs on the other side;
• Next, you should install the bathtub - we set the entire structure with a slope towards the drain hole;
• we move the bathtub close to the wall so that the thickness of the gap is minimal;
• We close the gaps with polyurethane foam;
• install the drain and secure the connections.

Without making much effort, we secure the bolted connection to the legs.

Often such baths are placed on brick supports. There's nothing complicated about it. Anyone can cope.

A brick base is laid on the floor. The bottom of the bath should rest on it. As a rule, the base is made solid, because the weight of the bathtub is not small.