How To Install a Bath Tub

[@Tibeardius]

A lot of the commenters are giving you a hard time for being a bit tedious but I'd rather someone be thorough and maybe a little repetitive than skip over important stuff. Great video.

[@ricardoflores4975]

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[@ricardoflores4975]

Doug no chi

[@barrya6430]

Totally agree!!

[@Noahsoak]

Doug agree! Not everyone knows the small details! I appreciate the "secrets"!

[@VoidedWarranty]

entirely agree, I was actually able to use all of the detail you gave to make a shopping list

[@douglaspayne5162]

The detail, explanation, and thoroughness are what people who want to do the job correctly need and want. Thanks for the great video series.

[@richardallen976]

Every phase of the installation was explained thoroughly all the details thoroughly laid out made the job scene quite simple.

[@armandhammer2235]

Dumb plumber just came to check out Shannon on my trade. Windows went in today like a boss. Thanks Shannon.

[@rickhodapp9402]

I just finished installing my first bathtub in my rental property. I watched your video and followed your process, worded like a charm. I have been a carpenter for 38 years but I have never been much of a plumber. I was going to sub this out , but after watching you I decided to give it a try. Thank you for your direct and informative advice . I will look for your videos in the future when I’m about to dive into something that’s out of my comfort zone. Thank you

[@mjrcmp]

Í😢🎉?I'll I'm 0😂

[@ingram909xxx]

Initially after seeing the length of this video I considered finding another. But, I know I will watch a dozen other videos to achieve the substance I received from this one video. Thanks again for the assistance. You have roofed my house. You have installed a window. You have also now installed a bathtub. Thanks for the help.

[@HouseImprovements]

We tend to have pretty lengthy videos but they are packed with info you won't find in most others! Insider tip... set your playback speed to as much as 2x speed and my videos are still very understandable.

[@pietrosammarco6225]

When I feel frustrated, even in general, your videos calm me down. Thanks for being so calm and thorough!

[@svenamundsen7958]

I've been watching a lot of videos like this on how to install a bathtub. This one and another one are by far the most instructive and informative on what to do and what not to do. Great job!!

[@tomkhoury4639]

Another great video, Shannon! I just watched a couple other videos and they didn't tell or show me nearly enough to make me feel confident. I have done several home projects that were "over my head" but your videos have walked me through and they have turned out better than I ever expected. Keep up these informative videos.

[@cherylbattle7402]

Shannon, you are the best and also additive. from scratch you showed me how to build a shed now I can't stop building...I build a patio, open porch, my fence and gate. now I'm on to transition my show to tub...oh and I pass inspection too...thank you

[@HouseImprovements]

+Cheryl Battle That's great. We have a bunch more topics coming out in the next few months, so stay tuned to stay busy.

[@judescott658]

Smoothest tub insertion I have ever seen Mr. Shannon. I’m usually fighting with wonky walls for half hr. Great video

[@HouseImprovements]

Sometimes you just win.

[@sbjforever]

There are many potential pitfalls that can befall the unwary when installing a tub. This vid and it's careful, thorough, methodical approach to what at first seem like innocent looking easy steps, ensure they don't turn into disasters like they so easily can. Great commentary and video.

[@Bowtieguy86]

Shannon, I recently bought my first house, and I have novice remodeling and construction experience. I'm currently in the process of gutting and remodeling my guest bathroom, I have watched numerous videos you have made, and I can say you have some of the best videos on the web, they are extremely helpful and you always make sure to explain everything you are doing and the purpose of doing it. Thank you and I will be watching many of your videos so keep posting them you are great!

[@cfaye89]

At first I was simply googling 'tub installation'; then it turned into me leaving the video playing in the background purely to listen to Shannon's incredible voice. Love the accent! I know it's totally weird, but now I am inspired to do some hoovering! And that's nothing like tub installation! LOL!

[@mdchawaii]

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[@user-dm5sw7th6y]

I have to install a new bath tub and being a.new comer to Canada i had no idea for doing this job but after watching video I am going to get started. Thank you keep up the excellent work.

[@MM-ob8ti]

Your videos has been a big help. I am doing a full bathroom remodel and I am about to be installing the bathtub. I already did all the framing and plumbing. First timer here. Thanks.

[@jubemo3]

Thanks for the explanation of all the variables and parts that can go wrong. I've seen some other videos and they are less complete. Glad I found yours. I'm about to install a tub in an old house to replace the cast iron one.

[@mycats7321]

Thank you for this video. I like the level of detail you showed. A word of advice for DIYers when dry fitting pipes: the fit will not be the same as the final fit with glue. The wet glue tends to act as a lubricant that will make the pieces slide in more than on a dry fit. Additionally, it is a solvent glue-- rather than the glue itself binding the ABS together, it actually sort of melts the ABS to weld it together. So take that in to consideration when doing a fit. A plumber told me the general amount of change caused by the glue, but I can't remember it right now. If I remember, I'll edit this to add that information.

[@velvetpaws999]

You can also mark the depth at which the pipes fit on the dry run, then when you glue them, just stop where the mark is. Would that help?

[@StateofPeaches99]

Your videos are very thorough and informative. I didn't know the tub framing is 5 feet from wall to wall. Type of tub to watch out for...Don't cut pipe on miter saw (I wouldve tried) and so on. You are a great.

[@henrysalami7593]

Excellent video. Relevant and detailed. Anticipating needs, options, adaptions from previous errors or norms and highlighting viewable angles are key to our continued support of superior instruction. Thank you for excellent series.

[@HeliPadUSA]

I'm about to take on this nightmare project at my house - very glad you explain things so clearly and well. Great video! Wish me luck!

[@ikust007]

Thank you for taking your time. Extremely appreciated. I really do like your calm and craftsmanship.

[@RomeroRubioDF]

Helpful video. This vid really shows the challenges of installing a bathtub, and no just a set up example in the shop. Thank you

[@HouseImprovements]

+RomeroRubioDF you're welcome

[@ds99]

This looks like it would be very tricky. It's excellent that you are able to give such great explanations while doing this work. Kudos and thanks!

[@DannaGesellchen]

Greetings! We are currently building our own home. We have never constructed a home before and find your videos the most helpful of all that we have studied. We wanted to thank you for your hard work and carefully planned presentations. They have been very helpful. God bless.

[@HouseImprovements]

good luck with your build

[@Martin.Ferreiro]

Hi Shannon, thank you for another great video. I could see you were a bit frustrated at times during the installation/recording, so I truly value the effort you put in while doing this one. I subscribe to more than 30 channels on KZbin, but yours is one of the few that I keep an eye on, to see if there are new videos out. I find that most DIY videos on KZbin are not as thorough or complete as yours, in terms of how you tell and show us all the steps involved in a particular project. The How To Build a Shed video series is fantastic! The latest videos relating to the house you are renovating are great! What a great opportunity to show us so many things!!! Thank you so much for all your effort! Martin Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@guyrobinette3808]

With an instructor like you I would be a master, Merci for your dedication and great explanation.

[@jamesoaks69]

Thank you. You have been with me here in Missouri helping me throughout my project.

[@jterry126]

I'm going to tackle this for the first time tomorrow. I appreciate all the detail!

[@crazyartmichael]

Thank god I have found your videos here Shannon. I am having to do a lot of home improvement on my own and this is very helpful!

[@HouseImprovements]

yes please use any video of ours you need. also we have a forum if you still run into problems.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@Maxid1]

I'm doing a walk in closet to/master bath conversion. I don't miss the fact that I'm using a Corian shower stall and not doing a tub. Four sections, and three seams is all it is. Standing room under the shower stall beneath. This was a good video, other than me not knowing how my back should look when hooking up the p-trap, I think everything I need to know is here.

[@RobertL78]

Glad to see a real world install and not a manufacturers install video on a movie set where it all goes perfect.

[@tothemoon1124]

I can't thank you enough. This video was informative, educational, and easy to understand. Appreciate it!!!

[@toroloco7312]

This is a great video and an even better detailed explanation. This video is actually going to be my guide for my bathroom renovation when installing my bathtub.

[@peterkonitzer4410]

Nice video.Half way in I realized that you have access from down below . Well... try to install it without having any... good luck from Toronto

[@johnmurrin9734]

im installing a bath tub for the first time this vid was excellent thank-you sir now i can do this

[@robertedwards9323]

Great video with more than enough detail to help install the Maax tub.

[@shkodrajone100]

Great video and great job my friend...after this video I am very confident to install one.

[@whotoinfinity]

Shannon, your videos are so helpful! I was debating calling someone to do the actual tub install, but your explanation was so good I'm pretty sure I can do it my self. Thanks!

[@HouseImprovements]

i'm sure you can

[@joeythechamp]

Thanks a lot this helped me tremendously, your a west coast Canadian to eh? You really drag your O’s and A’s like a true west coaster

[@ernestnoel6097]

Keep doing what you do, you explain things very well.

[@sugarspells8781]

Thanks for such a detailed video. It was very helpful

[@vintagedrums1]

Great Video, thank you. One thing, the upper overflow gasket is 180 degrees out from what it should be. The thicker part of the gasket should be at the bottom since the wall of the tub is tapered and the gasket is designed to "make up" that slope. Thank you and keep up the good work. joe

[@HouseImprovements]

+vintagedrums1 Itactually depends on the slope of the overflow pipe. If it is nice and plumb then yes you are correct but you can not always install it that way.In our video the bottom end of that pipe is sloped toward the tub a bit more.

[@yesnow4u]

The critical points I was looking for was detail on how to fit and connect the drain. Camera shots of each action is critical for me to understamd how connection the drain is done. On the upside I do enjoy watching your presentations

[@HouseImprovements]

at about the 17min mark we go though the drain .

[@yesnow4u]

I missed that I apologize. I know you put special effort into these tapes and then you get a guy like me with 5 thumbs on both left hands. I'm still trying to fine a u tube on a tub starting from pre rough to finish with water going through the tdain

[@KjwceramicsCoUk]

This video is explained well and the installment itself is not bad either.

[@buttercupkittykitty]

Thank you, I like this video, its very realistic, difficulties happen and it is helpful to see some of the problems that can happen and how you kept on going. Now I am gong to look for your installing a p-trap video, cheers!

[@mpcinlv]

Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Nicely done, Working on my son's repo purchase and doing the same as you've done here. Thanks for sharing.

[@HouseImprovements]

you are welcome

[@patrickgrimes8964]

Great video. Your instructional videos are some of the best. Really appreciate it.

[@auratruslow7464]

Thank you for an excellent tub installation !

[@ta9197]

Very good video. Thank you for taking the time to show us this!

[@Joldrath]

Brilliant video. I'll watch more of this later :)

[@robertodiaz7859]

Thank You Shannon. You are such an amazing person.

[@ricecakes2665]

Great vid! Just pulled out an old steel tub and installed a low curb shower pan. Running tile to it now. The plumbing is situationally based. People need to be understanding and experiment themselves. By the way, do you have any tile vids? Dont think I saw any.

[@catfishlee1952]

Thanks for such a detailed explanation and demonstration....your very thorough.... much appreciated!

[@HouseImprovements]

you are welcome

[@zeke1eod]

Thanks for the video, extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

[@dannyboy9254]

too much skip. but I think is one of the best videos

[@radulupusor]

Great video!!! Lot of help, for me, as I am a beginner! Thanks!!!

[@andrewmiano5528]

It's 1:00 am. I don't own a house, I don't like baths, and this guy makes me anxious.

[@vbeck5517]

i like that you take your time showing it!!!

[@HouseImprovements]

you are welcome

[@HorsepowerAddicted]

Thanks. Very informative and that's what we want.

[@sparetimeincanada1725]

Thanks so much! Your very informative

[@GENECARP]

Been doing this stuff for 30 years, good job..one question, fiberglass tub, strucctolite under?

[@SapphireRayne]

Awesome, thanks from a fellow canadian for posting thissss Shannon!! :D

[@raymondedge8889]

You completely skipped the part about lining up the drain with the floor drain connection. Thats the info I needed the most...

[@carlosmagana4180]

i like him giving you reasons as to why and why not to do something

[@elmascholo13]

always amazing videos......the best on youtube

[@jtb108]

That was a nice save coming up with the jog around the joist which obviously was not going to fit with a regular waste and overlflow. I would not trust just screws holding up the back of the tub, I always put a ledger on the back wall to support that side of the tub. Its also a good idea to put some mortar or foam under a fiberglass tub to keep them from flexing and eventually cracking. By the way that is a santee not a tee wye. This video should really help someone who has not done it before

[@HouseImprovements]

+christy This tub has a full styrofoam bottom block that supports the entire bottom. Thanks for your interest and comments.

[@HouseImprovements]

+HouseImprovements Actually I am wrong this tub had a plywood panel moulded into the base of the tub with runners in it to support the bottom.

[@thomasb8044]

you share really informative & well done videos. thanks shannon!

[@gerrafj3]

Thank you for the video, excellent. I am removing this old tub installed in 1976 on a slab, so not sure what I will find when removed. I was particularly watching to see how to install the trap, as it is attached to the tub plumbing and to the main drain pipe. That's exactly what I am apprehensive about the whole project. Also, I am removing the ceramic walls around the tub, and since I do not know whats behind the tiles, I am kind of wondering how to build those walls on the three sides of the tub. Just thinking out loud. Installers will charge an arm and leg, so I intend to do this project myself, after a thorough think-through. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

The plumbing connections most times in a slab under a tub are exposed a bit for access. until you get things open and accessible you usually do not know exactly what you are dealing with.

[@SavioursWon]

@HouseImprovements just FYI if your bath doesn't want to fit right side up turn the bath upside down as you are lying it down to the floor obviously put a sheet down to protect the tub from scratching then once it is lying upside down on the floor turn it over. That should get rid of most of the angular length and allow you toget a tub in without too much concern for the wall studs or if it is a completed wall the tiles etc.

[@nomorefortniteguy7800]

As someone who does home renovation as my primary line of work, I could tell when the little hiccups were bothering you. Cut the shim here and snap it (doesn't snap). Go to screw in the tub, stud has been sawzalled. It's just funny when shit goes wrong and it couldn't be at a worse time :D

[@HouseImprovements]

LOL, yup we try to keep things true to real life and these are the types of things that just happen day in and day out project to project as you know. Thanks for the positive comment, some pros seem to only find fault and criticize cause they can hide behind the keyboard unlike me who is right on the screen .Thanks again!

[@lazarooliva299]

I will install one this Tuesday and I will use u video will be mi first time...thanks for u video

[@jasonwier250]

Over here in the UK the vast majority of baths have panels on the side so you have access to all the plumbing, pipe it up then put the panel on, its also better for maintenance.

[@tmcmtb68]

Thank you for this video, VERY informative.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome

[@solihubbard9725]

Could shimming be avoided if you had installed a stringer? I'm installing a cast iron tub and won't be able to maneuver it around as easily as fiberglass

[@AJDIYNetwork]

Thanks for the vid, Shannon.

[@SimonWadeLive]

Fantastic. Thank you for taking the time. Incredibly helpful.

[@dajunek12]

In my opinion? Great video Great job A+++++

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Thanks this really helped, A LOT!

[@algniazdo]

my favorite channel

[@LunaModerna]

This is a great video as always. You guys do awesome job

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Nice attention to details 👍👍

[@Tecnojunk]

I've used a drywall saw for abs pipe, worked pretty good 👍

[@MrDiego718]

thank you for sharing awesome professionalism

[@jake17522]

Hi Shannon! First off, I wanna say I greatly appreciate your videos!!! Question why didn't you use mortar under the bathtub?

[@josephclarke8202]

Great videos very thorough and informative

[@laurelglenn]

Very good video,very detailed, how is the stopper put in. Thank you

[@HouseImprovements]

depends on the style you have most simply thread into the drain fitting ,like we installed here.

[@bartosl.3453]

great video and thanks for taking te time to EXPLAIN :)

[@bugspit99]

Great videos. You have helped me a lot during my remodel journey. Like others have mentioned, how do you deal with the drain connection to the plumbing. Also the original tub was not screwed in but had clips instead. Do you suggest screws vs new clips?

[@HouseImprovements]

David Godinez Please use my forum for all questions. www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@eugenioduran5661]

Good job my friend and Good video

[@stephanelefebvre269]

Thanks buddy this has been very helpful.

[@HouseImprovements]

you are welcome

[@mscaife8167]

thanks for the help that the tub i'm going to install. but what if you cant install drain from floor below?

[@ecomotive6158]

ABS pipe should be manufactured with parallel lines running down the length that mark out every 45 degrees around it. I started to see them on the fittings around the hub recently.

[@jeffreypalmer7294]

Very good now let's see if I can do it thank you

[@gasmanrm]

Hello Shannon,I am installing a Maxx tub in an alcove. The instruction booklet says to install a 1by3 under the tiling flange on all 3 sides.it also says tub shall not be leveled by skirt only under feet. I also thought that plumbers putty is not for use with plastic tubs as it may stain the surface or possibly react with material, silicone is the sealant to use. Please correct me if I am wrong

[@zackzander425]

Yes no plumber's putty on plastic/acrylic tubes. Use the silicone.

[@gregsbox]

Nice video. I am installing the exact same tub and curious if you had any tips on shimming it across the short sides? I’m ok from the back of the tub to the drain but the shorter sides are down about 1/2 inch on the wall side. It’s hard to access the underside for shimming while it’s in place. Thanks.

[@aniroodrohansurujbhan3384]

Very good 👍 information

[@ds99]

Great video. You did not need the plumber's putty on the overflow drain? I wonder why it's needed on the bottom one but not on top?

[@HouseImprovements]

ds99 There is a large foam gasket used on the overflow.

[@ds99]

Ok I was not aware that it was foam. That should seal it well. When I take a bath the overflow gets used a lot because I generally fill the tub but when I get in the water rises and uses the overflow to prevent any flooding. After a year of looking at whirlpool tubs I decided to finally buy one and will soon be installing it. I need an access panel in the back. For an alcove tub like the one you installed, it would be difficult to access the motor on a whirlpool in the back. Some are on the sides.

[@ikust007]

Sir; any videos on 1) installing the new plumbing for the bath/shower AND 2) levelling subfloor prior to install ceramics ? Thank you !

[@HouseImprovements]

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