How to install a standard acrylic bath

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[@felicitywarrington6491]

Hi, what is the leg/frame system called and where can I buy it? Thanks

[@StuartOliver83]

Cheers

[@bragger93]

Do the screws have to be tight when attaching the leg frames to the base or do you need to allow for movement once bath is upright and filled with water? (0:19 seconds in)

[@bandq]

Hi! Thanks for your question 🗨 The legs/ feet should be fully tightened to avoid any movement 🛁 We hope this helps 😊

[@Vindezal]

i am fitting a new acrylic panel, i have cut it down to length. My problem being my existing bath has wooden side battons as well. can I take them off? I guess the bath can support itself through its own feet?

[@worrun1505]

yes that is what they are designed to do, but battens do help support just in case

[@Splotched]

Well it would help to let us know what distance the legs need to be apart from eachother?

[@juliaschidambaram514]

Super

[@AdnanAli-xg8jj]

Hello I also was advised to fill the bath before taking the markings as the weight afterwards can damage the seal ?

[@bandq]

Hi, as advised in the video, "fill bath with water before applying silicon". Please see - 2:45 😊

[@vincog]

how long lasting for silicon do sealing the gap?? will it break someday?

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

I'm 3 years late: Those will inevitably break or come off ( but shouldn't sooner than 10 years) at the bottom in bits as that's where most of the weight is but very easy to just reapply

[@sosoaly681]

Good😍

[@syedfarrukh6158]

Good

[@SinkyYT]

Nice.

[@amisoliman123]

Does the bath come with legs and do i have to build a wooden frame for extra peace of mind? Thanks

[@bandq]

Hi, most baths come with legs. If you're unsure, we would suggest checking the details of the bath before making your purchase 😀

[@jaspery5812]

How do you remove the screws/snap cap covers 2:41 for removal of the side panels?

[@terryrees8574]

screwdriver to separate the cover, then unscrew.

[@geneoluminology]

Neat!

[@anthonyhayward2857]

What would cause a front panel to bow in? Purchased a hoise a couple years ago and i am now noticing the botton of the front panel is bowing in.

[@bandq]

Hi, there! There are a few reasons this could be happening such as excess moisture or it may not of been fitted correctly etc. Hope this helps. 😊

[@justtryyourself6221]

Is this the standard what b&q sells

[@staceyjones6209]

What position do you put the legs.? Bought a Cooke & Lewis shaftbury 1500 bath but instructions don’t give an exact position, and there is no markings.

[@bandq]

Hi Stacey, there should be caps on your bath to install the legs into. There is a diagram on our website you might find helpful - bit.ly/3wi8awt. If you're referring to the height of the feet, this would be your desired height. If you think you're missing something from the item purchased, please get in touch with our customer services 😊

[@babyevil121]

Economical and effective

[@bandq]

😁💪

[@haiderjasm8274]

Cood Beautiful

[@Galaxie7230]

What do you call the apparatus used to check pipes?

[@bandq]

Hi there! Are you looking for the device used to check for pipes behind the wall at 1:49 or to measure/mark them on the bath itself at 1:05? 😊

[@Galaxie7230]

@@bandq the one used to check for pipes behind the wall

[@bandq]

We used an electronic stud finder. Hope this helps! 😊

[@Galaxie7230]

@@bandq thanks, appreciate it 🥰

[@Vivoz389]

My bath dosent have a wood frame under the lip edge what do I do?

[@bandq]

Hi there. We would recommend speaking with the retailer which you purchased the bath with for further advice. 😊

[@SilviaChalakova]

Is this a real acrylic bathtub or a fiberglass bathtub (fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP))?

[@bandq]

Hi there, the bath used in this video is fiberglass 😊

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

I'm guessing you fill the bath with water BEFORE applying the silicone because of the weight of the water causing a slight dip displacement?

[@bandq]

Hi there, yes that's correct. You should also leave the water in the bath until the sealant is completely dry 😊

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

Ty!@@bandq

[@nilwatura4436]

This is a B&Q video but don't tell where to buy the "leg frames".

[@bandq]

Hi 👋 Please see the following link to view the bath legs: bit.ly/3JnNJ2q. We hope this helps 🛁

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

At B&Q obviously lol

[@senpaichan68mas1]

Welp, I thought I could pull this one off, but no, I'm gonna pay a professional to do this.

[@bandq]

10/10 for effort 👏 Either way, we're sure it'll look amazing 😊

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

2 years late: Probably best. I would recommend you still learn a little about plumbing and installation doing small practical work so you can familiarize yourself with materials and how they actualy work. No need to rush it just take a couple of years and gradually : ] How did it go anyway?

[@tushararora5498]

Price

[@bandq]

Hi 👋 Are you enquiring about the price of the product or the installation of the whole project? 🛠

[@2wheelsonline]

:-)