How to install Fiberglass tub surround...Easy !!!

Step by step on installing a Delta Classic 400 tub/shower surround unit.

[@fluentinshittalk916]

Perfect. Dead nuts. The video is perfect. I love when a plan comes together. Now I can do my tub.

[@tylane6192]

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[@mosheraiden2476]

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[@collinw1353]

I watched your video and realized my screwed up life is my fault. But I also learned a lot about putting a tub in. Thanks Dad.

[@kcoop99]

It's YOU!

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

Good to see that there are actually still some cool tough old school contractors out there.

[@machucawalter]

Gracias por el video, l know is a lot time consuming to do the video thanks for your patience and hard work l really appreciate it.

[@rebeccasteele6995]

All my elders always said "Dead Nuts" I found out later it is actually meant as "Dead Balls" that made me laugh that they did a play on words. I love your videos, you are the John Wayne of remodeling! I am installing a very similar product and your videos are super encouraging and helpful. I think I found something about this install that I am currently dealing with on mine.... The way you set your plumbing fixtures... If you would have set the control valve back closer the to wall, maybe used a half inch plywood spacer instead of the 2x the knob handle would have set more closer to the wall. that is how it is indicated in my instruction manual though they do not make it very clear and have zero data or any kind of measurements to go by. That window ledge turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Penthor]

"If it leaks, it's you!" I love it.

[@burpostockings]

showing us how to replace a tub, and roasts us at the same time. i assume you went to school with my dad :D

[@knottreel]

Really great job. I like the way you handled the trim around the window sill.

[@Ikona731]

I feel like it wasn’t waterproofed well, just caulking in those huge gaps without a waterproof layer underneath. Disaster for mold in a few years or if the caulk shrinks and opens a tiny hole.

[@MCcaughcaugh]

THANK YOU sir..we have the exact same set up in our bathroom..only difference is that our plumbing is on the other side and we are installing the exact same Delza set

[@mikemontague8614]

The instructions that come with it are not clear on how the end panels will line up at the tub level, so I came looking for confirmation. Thank you for showing this.

[@MitchellPetersonJr]

You wanna be my dad? You teach like Red Forman. I love it.

[@jeffh536]

One really HUGE step missed in this step by step guide. How to accurately cut the holes in the wall for the tub spout, shower handle and shower head.

[@zacattack45]

Jeff H also always mortar in the tub if it is not cast iron.

[@debbieconery8353]

Great lesson 👍. Thought me the drill Sargent way. Good job. I'm almost done .

[@austincurtis636]

If you can't cut them it's your own fault. If you got them wrong that's your own fault. If they cause a leak it's your fault too

[@jeffh536]

@@austincurtis636 I understand who's fault it is, just saying that would be helpful to throw into this video as well, but thanks!

[@austincurtis636]

@@jeffh536 I meant no disrespect, I was trying some sarcastic humor and I had a couple?? beers when I was watching. I thought this was an awesome video and it gave me enough info and inspiration to try and install my own tub / shower when my back feels up to it.

[@stephenguidry7627]

great job i havent done one in 20 years thanks for the viedo. luckly i have a plumber all ive got to do is get it in their right

[@dmcd7333]

Great Job. I have to replace a tub at one of our rental condos and learned a few things about the drain alignment and surround panels.

[@ElConquistador101]

Jon, great video your voice sounds exactly like One the best coaches of all time, ANDY REID🤔

[@yeti9228]

Thanks for taking the time to post the video! Helpful to say the least 😁

[@kayseaholland5875]

I would like to put this shower wall siding up while keeping the tub we have. Measurements seems to fit. However, we do have a window similar to the one in this video. I was watching to see how you cut it out/seal it up...🤔

[@mikefasan325]

I really like how you explain that the products are good but the “installer” or “operator” is more prone to fail! Makes me laugh when ppl say the truth and others don’t get it!

[@jase4010]

Just put this tub and surround in today. Thanks for the video and advice

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

We just got ours done and, unfortunately, it was put in on top of drywall. Since it was done for free by a family member, we are extremely grateful to have a usable tub/shower, but wonder if you have suggestions to cover the flanges. My husband wondered if there was some sort of fiberglass trim while I'm figuring it would be painted wood. Thank you for the video.

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Lucy I got a bunch of different ideas but I need to see some parts of it anyway snap a couple photos of the top, back, sides.... give me something to work with and I'll be able to address the situation better Text Me at 541-660-7805

[@Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w]

Nice video! I just subscribed. I like how you work! Great idea there notching it for the window and then trimming window!

[@dannyharness8739]

Great video ! you sound like Andy Reid....lol...great! Thank you!

[@plumbdev3664]

I like what you did around the window seal it came out nice. The only concern I’d have is how to hide the three pan-head screws shining through.

[@Jonehughes]

If you put on great adhesive that could possibly work and I did put on great adhesive but I wasn't going to count on it I just painted them white to match the tub

[@anthonymauhar7895]

Awesome video and very helpful, doing my own tub installation so this is very useful.

[@dozer8053]

“It never leaks between! There’s no leaking between! People just don’t know what their doing!” Lol

[@livingstones1196]

Harsh...:) But i think you proved your point. And yes you are right! if something goes wrong it's the installer's fault!!! haha love it!

[@IMGROWN3232]

Dead nuts…..learned how to put in a shower tub combo and my new saying….”dead nuts”.

[@dyingforpie6879]

Are you sure that drain wont leak🤣 seriously good video the paper idea is a good idea

[@TheTinkle1]

I am just about to be installing one of these within the next month

[@livingstones1196]

Remember, if it leaks....it's your fault..lol.

[@Lapeerphoto]

Looks great - Starting mine this weekend - Thanks!

[@ernestomateo315]

Smart idea. Paper to set drain.

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Awesome video. Exactly what i want to do. Thanks.

[@kaitlynmonk9120]

The exposed screws towards the top of the back wall. Do you do anything to seal those in or cover them with something? Or just leave them out in the open? Is rusting an issue if left exposed? Very awesome video. Definitely answered a lot questions! Thanks!

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Kaitlyn No I only use those to hold it in place while the glue dried I used the same silicone for the whole project to glue it as well as the rest and as soon as it was done I filled the little tiny eighth inch hole right there where the screw was

[@sancop]

Jon Hughes We bought a fiberglass tub and surround (well I don’t know if the surround is all fiberglass actually). Anyway, what silicone glue would you use on fiberglass? And do you silicone between the wall joints? And why didn’t you use a plastic vapor barrier behind the tub over the insulation?

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

Picked up some good tips. Much appreciated

[@meselthan]

Ace job!Thanks for the no bullshit instructions.

[@jasonzupke1474]

Nice job. Thanks for showing the finished trim work. Did you need an extra horizontal stud in the faucet wall for the middle of the panel?

[@Jonehughes]

No I don't put any horizontal framing in The kind that are installed when you first buy a house have no horizontal supports And these kind are stronger than those kind This is acrylic not fiberglass It does move a little when you touch it I think they would prefer that you glued it to the wall in a bunch of places to make it Rock solid But it's absolutely unnecessary I've done over 50 of these and they're all perfect If you want to take the time to put a whole bunch of horizontals in And glue the snot out of it Go ahead and do it It won't hurt anything But it doesn't accomplish anything either Very rarely do I ever touch the walls when I'm taking a shower And if I did a little tiny bit of flex isn't going to scare me This stuff does not crack or break like fiberglass Once you cut a hole out for like the shower valve Try to break that round disc that you just cut out No chance in Egypt This stuff is so strong

[@scotthorning1180]

you sold me on the delta classic 400. Thank you.

[@DrewskiOne]

It would be helpful to show the method for measuring where to cut the hole for the penetrations. This to me is the most critical part!

[@mohammedesler9787]

did you glue the walls to the studs? and in the box there are 2 gaskets both rubber that go on the drain plug i see you only used one on bottom thread?

[@joshve87]

Are you referring to the drain on the tub? The second gasket goes on the overflow

[@double_j3867]

Great video. Two questions...1) The instructions for the Delta Classic 400 tub & surround have lots of stud placement that doesn't align with my current framing. How important is it that these all align very close to the instructions? 2) For leveling the base, what about using a self-leveling compound on the plywood sublfoor instead of shims?

[@Jonehughes]

Hi John using a compound on the bottoms perfectly fine ,mortar or any hard mud like that and as far as studs it makes no difference at all whatever framing you have is perfectly acceptable , just want to make sure you have framing on the front edges, that's usually not the case unless you're taking out an old one that was the same size ,so you want to make sure you have framing on the front edge, on the left and the right side covered, the rest of the stud placement is absolutely arbitrary

[@realtalk3335]

@@Jonehughes could give me an estimate on how many bags of mortar would be needed on the tub base to stick it perfectly on the floor

[@Jonehughes]

Real talk you do not use mortar to stick you use mortar to make it solid so there's no voids so it feels like you're standing on concrete in the same way you would pour waffle mix into a waffle maker to make a solid waffle instead of a partial waffle that's the same way you do a mortar base for a shower except opposite you pour the stuff onto the floor and then you set the pan on to it And that is only if you have the kind of pan that has the bottom that looks like a waffle iron in other words it has a bunch of voids that needs to be filled to make it solid if you have the kind of pan that absolutely is flush it just lays on the floor you don't put anything on it you just lay it down but it shouldn't be on shims or then it will also have voids it literally cannot have voids or it will break down over time

[@lumurumba]

At 15:51, I thought he had a mutilated hand until I realized he has gloves.

[@theoriginalvrlounge95]

Hi, Video very helpful, was wondering if you had any tips on how to drywall/sheetrock up to the edge of the bath wall like you did... I am doing similar Job but the edges are tripping me up.

[@2dogmanshawn]

Measure twice cut once... try some j bead

[@MrThelittleolive83]

Durabong

[@DonnaSalm-h7b]

Thank you for the video. Couple questions.... What material did you use for the window sill? Do you have a video for cutting the surround to fit the window? What do you recommend if the installer put the surround in above the window sill?

[@Jonehughes]

Go to home Depot or some other place like that and buy synthetic wood and install that with a little bit of a drop so the water will come down and won't stay up there so it shouldn't be level It should drop into the shower if any water should get up there and then seal it super good that way you'll never have an issue and have it extend past whatever surround you have so if you have a surround and it's out 2 in farther than the wall stick that bottom sill out a half inch more than that and then get it all sealed up real good and it'll be perfect as far as cutting this around yeah that's simple you can use a whole bunch of tools but one of the simplest tools will probably be a 4 and 1/2-in grinder with a steel blade attached so it's a carborandom blade It looks like a 1/8 inch or less black material made for cutting steel and we use it for everything and you put it on a grinder and just hand cut it you can of course obviously use an oscillating tool or anything else there's all kinds of tools you can use

[@rokbar123]

Is the reveal for the window wood? How did you cut the fiberglass section to adjust for the window? Great video thanks!

[@jakobfolmar6604]

Had to be a jig saw.

[@soukyphetsinor2716]

Thnx a bunch, I was wondering if anyone cut out around window. That's what I need to do if I still what to keep my window lol.

[@ezrashiroma4757]

Ya I wanna know how to cut it.

[@joetombari8910]

The manufacturer's assembly shows adhesive to the wall and then a picture with braces holding the walls while the adhesive cures. You did not show any of that in your video. Did you do the braces? Did you use adhesive and then screw in the tops and sides? Do you have a video clip to show how much adhesive to put between the walls prior to sliding them together? Thanks. The video is very good.

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Joe Yeah use adhesive The manufacturer should call a specific kind Use that kind And then put up braces to hold the walls until the adhesive dries

[@Jonehughes]

I personally do not use the adhesives And you not supposed to put on any adhesive before you slide the walls together Once the wall is set Then you caulk it all in with the proper Caulking I Don't like gluing the walls I don't think it's necessary Once you screw the entire perimeter And then you caulk all the joints It's perfectly fine....

[@thomaswayneward]

The way it is in the real world, not a "This Old House" vid.

[@816thatguy]

Andy Reid doing shower installs in the off season?

[@Jonehughes]

He was born Two months before me 😜 So he is Wayyyyyy older

[@unapproachable0942]

Not sure if you will get this comment. I have a very similar delta shower surround I installed my problem is I’m trying to install a door system and the area where the frame attaches is hollow behind and I’m having a hard time finding anchors that will keep it secure to the wall surround. Any ideas? Thanks

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Gary They are called hollow wall anchors There are a million different varieties Here is one kind www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/screws-and-anchors/anchors/5466099?store=07367&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjJOQBhCkARIsAEKMtO0sMWw1IGDEJleGotPvp6AnZRs2Ui-577MqIRYdsU2jlD9xtl3hL08aAl19EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@Singledadlife1986]

Great video! Keep them coming! I'm finishing up my girlfriend's bathroom and not sure if I should just pain over the m.r board or do something else like tiles. We're selling the house so don't want to go to crazy but want it to look nice. Any suggestions? Just put in a tube surround.and have about almost 3 feet to the ceiling.

[@Jonehughes]

Are the walls covered with drywall now or

[@Jonehughes]

Or are they covered with paneling

[@Singledadlife1986]

@@Jonehughes yea I have the drywall up.

[@Jonehughes]

Perfect and I would just go ahead and texture it and paint it and be done with it....

[@Singledadlife1986]

@@Jonehughes do u have a video on texturing and painting? Might be dumb question I just never have textured before just painted lol

[@cwb124]

I don't understand why there is seemingly 3 connections to the shower spout. One looks soldered, and the other two are sharkbite. Wouldn't it have been cheaper and less prone to leaking to have one piece going up to the shower?

[@slotlinekona]

pretty damn informative. I am looking forward to knocking that out this weekend! DEAD NUTS!

[@garywilm4582]

Great video; very well explained. Beautiful job on the window. Did you have to seal the three edges of the vertical panels with the DAP product as well?

[@Jonehughes]

It is fine to use that product but you don't need it for anything other than the acrylic tub The acrylic tub will not accept any other sealant No other sealant will stick to it But everywhere else you can use white silicone

[@Jonehughes]

Just to be clear if you are touching the acrylic tub you must use that sealant No other sealant will stick to that acrylic

[@VottyS]

I guess we know Norm Macdonald is installing tubs now!!

[@Jonehughes]

I love Norm Macdonald 🤪

[@sangitadevi4971]

looks really nice!

[@genehensley767]

Nice job can figure out The shark bite on the spickett how would get it back off wouldn't it be unstable But otherwise very nice job But otherwise very Nice

[@Jonehughes]

Gene, you are exactly correct, The shark bite on the tub spout Was removed and replaced with a threaded shark bite Dropped ear elbow So I could install a brass nipple for the tub spout I forgot to show that part Good catch 😜

[@mikehlusak1371]

Very well done!

[@jennifercerpa2232]

Well done. Great job on that window. =)

[@Apothas541]

What do you do with the showing screws under the window? Leave them, or does something cover/cap them? Same question for the rest of the screws, I can’t tell if there was a capped piece or if that texturing is what covered them all

[@emzirek]

Great video you guys do well.

[@Jgill06]

Perfect around the window

[@jayzabilski5463]

Do you have to put mud on bottom of tub or just set it in and nail ?

[@Jonehughes]

It has an engineered honeycomb structural base It is designed to not need mud if set on a level solid floor But I always do anyway Either mud or foam either way is fine It just gives you an extra layer of security

[@kickemassicus]

If it doesnt work its YEW!

[@GPJ6226]

To do this kind of job what specific tools will I need? I have been wanting to try this project myself but to be truthful I have no experience in this field of work. However, learning will help with home expenses. So I gotta get it going. Especially since it's in major need of a replacement.

[@Jonehughes]

Absolutely nothing specific I have seen guys rip the old one out by hand Using no tools but a hammer I like using millions of tools I own every tool in the world Makes the job way easier Sawzall skil saw Screwdrivers Oscillating tool Pliers Levels Screw gun Caulking gun If you have at least these It will go pretty easy If you don't have these You will have to MacGyver it

[@GPJ6226]

@@JonehughesI'll look into those tools and begin to purchase them. Afterwards I'll see how it goes by the time I start the project. Thanks for the info.

[@Jonehughes]

If you have any issues let me know I'll walk you through anything Brother

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Thank you very much for a helpful video. Is it possible to remove that fiberglass tub without cutting (I don't want to mess with the fiberglass dust)? I assume as it was installed originally, it could be removed same way. It is one piece: bathtub and surrounding. Maybe to cut out a sheetrock wall from another side to disconnect all pipes which stick out from that fiberglass plate? And is it a shut off valve which disconnect water on that part only, or you need to install it? We got a slab leak under the bath tub and a company suggests to brake tile on the floor. I see there is no concrete under the tub, so it would be way easier to get to the problem point, no jack hammering, no dust. I would appreciate any opinion on this matter. Actually I think the good option would be to lift that thing and work on the leak, like under the car. I don't think that plastic is very heavy and I can use stands for car lifting. But how to deal with those pipes that stick from the wall?

[@Jonehughes]

Hi I put in a whole bunch of these things perhaps a couple of hundred anyway there is simply no way to do that without cutting you need to cut it out of there and there's not that much dust you can actually start at a couple spots get past the corners and then just rip it apart with your hands but cutting it is way easier anyway when we put those in a brand new house we do it before the roof goes on or any walls of any kind because you can't get it out of that room. There's no way

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Thank you, sorry for the delay with the answer. We cut it out. It was not necessary procedure (we were looking for a slab leak and hoped to see something under the bathtub, where the leak was located by two reputable companies, not exactly though kind of in that area), but I don't regret much, I'll put a new more fancy tub with surround (they sell such in 3 pieces, which is more practical). Sir do you happen know from what price range they start those bathtubs which don't crack easily? We don't have heavy people in the house, but I just like better quality (on a budget though). Thanks a lot again.

[@Jonehughes]

@@olenaerhardt7725 yeah go to Home Depot and get the Delta 400 classic 3 piece surround and you can either be a shower or a bath tub base they are great

[@selena2234]

Does the DAP go in the corners where the walls meet? And where the walls meet the base? Just had one put in the contractor and said it wasn't necessary. They only put silicon on the base meeting the walls not where the walls meet. There is also a gap on top where the two side panels meet the large panel. Is that normal?

[@Jonehughes]

Text me some pics at 541-660-7805 I'll walk you through any issues

[@fixstuff6203]

I have a popcorn ceiling in my bathroom. I’ve replaced the drywall around the tub and now am stuck on what to do to join the new drywall to the ceiling. Do I need to remove and replace the ceiling drywall? Or should I scrape off the popcorn, tape/mud the joint? Any advice would be appreciated...

[@iufan71]

Scrape the popcorn off then mud

[@nitrofan917]

Nice Job.

[@chriswf]

I think most people don't have a tub tool. They probably try to find weird ways to tighten it without the tool.

[@Jonehughes]

It's possible Chris that people try to MacGyver that thing but they really need both tools the top tool on the bottom tool to do it right if you look at all the comments at the purchase point of these systems everybody complains they leak but they really don't like they never leak I've never had one like the league probably because people don't have those tools like you said they try to do it without it and it does not work you really need the proper tools to make this thing work and once it's cinch down and perfect it will never ever give way it'll never leak but I guess if it's true what you're saying that's probably the reason they're leaking because there's no possible way to get it really cinch down correctly without the proper tools

[@jonathanlovato3567]

What did u use on the window seal? Dry wall?

[@michaelglasser6923]

Came out nice, dude. Does water drive in between the seams in the corners? Or do you caulk those long vertical seams?

[@Jonehughes]

Caulk everything super good with Dap 3.0 brilliant white, Every single seam needs to be sealed

[@Jonehughes]

Dap 3.0

[@cookingwithtera6308]

If I buy the walk in shower with the three Walls and base,,do the drains have to line up

[@Jonehughes]

Unless you are installing the exact same model (which is very unlikely) then you have to adjust the drain set up to fit the new

[@cookingwithtera6308]

@@Jonehughes thanks

[@mikefasan325]

I enjoyed your vid!

[@aletoledo1]

I put the exact same one in. I wish you had shown the drywall part though. I assume you put something in before the texture.

[@Jonehughes]

aletoledo1 hi brother I'm really sorry about that that's funny I just finished another one and I didn't show it on that one either and I never show it because it's not pretty you literally just install pieces of trim like a thin paneling or some other kind of trim something to make it solid and flush with the drywall and then you use fix-all to make it perfectly flat with the drywall then you use drywall mud to make it flat again and after a couple of coats of mud you start texturing all you're trying to accomplish is filling up the joint and make sure you use drywall tape for the joint

[@jessehartmann3548]

That's the same problem I am having right now making the dry wall and walls line up wondering what to do

[@devondaigle4939]

Theres lots of people who dont crack fill or tape behind the tub surround

[@flyinlo1474]

Do the gaps between surround back and sides get caulked? I could not tell and you did not say. I have a much cheaper 3 piece surround in rent house and unsure if the vertical gap gets caulked where sides meet back. Thanks for the video!

[@Jonehughes]

Yes always caulk every one and you want to use pure white silicone the best you can afford usually around $8 a tube get good silicone Use plenty ,don't just seal the gap squish plenty into the gap and do a really good job and you'll never have to touch it again it'll be one piece when you're done

[@flyinlo1474]

@@Jonehughes Thanks Jon!

[@scottbrantley224]

Am I wrong..? It seems like you say use dap 3.0 and it can’t leak, but then you use plumbers putty instead?

[@Jonehughes]

Hi apologise for the reference to the plumber's putty On acrylic unit you must use dap 3.0 Nothing else will stick to it Silicon will not Plumber's putty degrades the acrylic You must use dap 3.0 I have never had a failure using dap 3.0

[@WAKO426]

Can I have drywall or cement board behind this enclosure because without it the dimensions are to big?

[@Jonehughes]

You want 60in from stud to stud If you have more than 60 in You can fill it in with whatever you want it's not a wet area that needs to have concrete board

[@wemakeithappen6082]

Nice video by god 👍

[@nicoleadderley975]

Why is the water damage from the previous shower pan on the sub floor not addressed in the video? I would think that sub floor would need to be replaced before the tub goes in.

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Nicole there was one little spot on the left that had to be addressed and I did address it before the new unit went in but it was only a little portion and only gone through 2 layers of 7 layers of 1 1/4 " plywood

[@fryloc359]

@@Jonehughes The floor was over 8 inches thick?

[@Jonehughes]

@@fryloc359 No it was an inch and a quarter total, 2 layers of the inch and a quarter, which is about an 8th of an inch was Rotten, so I replaced those portions with fix all... I just scraped out all the rot and replaced it with fix all

[@fryloc359]

Ok it was worded strange then.

[@Calaxt01]

I just had a plumber install a standing shower only in my basement. It's one of these 3 piece plastic surrounds. I had a few questions. The middle panel (the biggest one) was not properly supported and gives a few inches if you put any pressure on it. Is there any way to support that now without tearing out the brand new drywall and everything else that just went in? I was thinking of maybe some foam or something? Or will the sealant/ silicone I put in the corners be enough? Also, since I don't have a tub and it's a shower only, do I have to use the dap 3.0 for the seams or will a regular high quality white silicone work?

[@Jonehughes]

Yeah don't push on it 🥰 If you have good silicone on your seams and it's not a acrylic unit like the Delta 400 then you're going to be fine and it's all sealed in those kind of units usually Flex anyway they're just intended not to be pushed on so as long as you don't push on it it will last you years and years

[@Calaxt01]

@@Jonehughes okay great. We're actually getting ready to sell this house and I just didn't want to leave the buyer with some big issue that would end up costing them a bunch of time and money down the line. Thanks so much for the quick response. 👍

[@prayamerica159]

what's the cost of having someone remove your existing tub and surround and then install one of these? I can't do this on my own.

[@TheTinkle1]

Pray America never say you can’t do it

[@laurenfromdownsouth]

Best way to cut the opening for the window?

[@Jonehughes]

If using fiberglass then cut it with a 4 and 1/2-in grinder with a steel cut off blade works super simple

[@jpskinner8712]

Just to clarify, you use the Dap 3.0 to fill in the gaps where the tub and wall pieces fit together right?

[@Jonehughes]

Let me be a little bit more blunt Used Dap 3.0 every single place you are touching acrylic because nothing will stick to acrylic except that... So yes fill every single seam and then all around the perimeter also Anywhere you are touching acrylic Use Dap 3.0 Painters caulk will not work Silicone will not work Nothing else will stick to acrylic

[@jpskinner8712]

@@Jonehughes thank you! I'm currently installing one now for someone. I appreciate the info

[@Jonehughes]

And just so there's no misunderstandings Truly it's the last thing you do after painting Seal every seam and seal around the entire perimeter

[@JessicaMonterrubio]

We have the same one we are installing now what’s the stick of wood you put in front of the tub on the floor? We noticed the tub tendes to push in at the front

[@Jonehughes]

Hi Jessica Yeah it does that It's a stupid design They have a little bar that you use that kind of holds it in place But it sucks too Your best bet is to do what I do Dry fit the tub In other words set it in place exactly the way it will go once it's secured to the studs Use a pencil or a marker And Mark right along the front face of the tub Right along the floor Exactly where you would like the front to be Remove the tub Then take a 2x2 piece of wood that is 4 ft 6 in Long And put it 1/8 of an inch back behind the line that you just made on the ground The 2x2 will hold your tub apron solid and won't let it push in anymore It's easy for me to say But may be hard for you to understand What I mean You can always text me at 541-660-7805 Jon I can walk you through the issues you might come up with You guys got this It'll work out perfect 😀

[@Jonehughes]

Jessica I also have two or three other videos that show the same tub installation and finishing of it so go check out those ones first and if you still have questions feel free

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You gotta do what you gotta do.

[@rnabozny79]

What did you use to glue the panels to the studs

[@Jonehughes]

I literally never do that I did that to the first one I installed It actually has no advantages but if you want to do that you need to install wood back there that will touch the back of the walls when pushed on and use exactly the same adhesive that you're going to use for the seams which is DAP 3.0 silicone will not stick to acrylic

[@medvorak]

Does the lip of the apron support go on the outside or inside of the tub?

[@Jonehughes]

If you look closely at it you can see a small little L And it's supposedly supposed to ride on that so in essence it's behind not in front but that L is so small that I've never been able to use it I'd just keep it behind there so the apron can't push any farther in You're simply trying to keep the apron rigid I've had better luck by installing two by twos the entire length of the apron and that holds it Ridgid

[@redflagNeagle]

Feel like my dad is taking to me!

[@josephvillarreal4206]

I have shheet rock behind tub and walls. If i take it out space is too big. What can i do to finish up the edges. Right now im thinking a second lauer of sheet rock, or accent tile around the top.

[@Jonehughes]

Yeah we all encounter things that make us change up what we would normally do you just have to look at it and come up with the best solution you can You got this brother

[@corneliusgreen4941]

I want to do my mom's her bathroom is all wood no studs can I install shower walls without having to worry about mildew

[@jonathanneuenschwander4908]

What product did you use for the waterproof membrane on window sill, and then what did you use for the window stool?

[@Jonehughes]

Your best bet is to go to home depot and by all synthetic wood products

[@RudeCustoms]

What Drain Kit are you using? The instructions say you need a 16 1/2" Drain Kit but I've only seen 12-15" kits. There's another kit that says it's 17"-21" but I believe that's for those Jet Tubs. Any help would be great. Thanks!

[@RudeCustoms]

Ah. Cancel the request. I see you had to get an extended tube.

[@Jonehughes]

If you will buy the ABS drain kit Are you have to replace is the one long piece It isn't a specialty size Any inch and a half ABS will work for its replacement And you are good to go Feel free to ask any more questions brother

[@Jonehughes]

Stupid spell checker All you have to replace is the one piece

[@michellegonzalez7042]

Can you show us how you fixed the dry wall around the tub?

[@Jonehughes]

Next time I do a video I'm going to have to do that I left it out of all my videos because its just too easy But I'm getting some pushback so I'm going to have to do it next But for now For you Just fill it in till it's relatively flush With the existing drywall Quarter inch shims A handful of paint stir sticks Anything you can feel the joint with And then use drywall tape and mud to smooth it out Then texture it to match existing

[@hectorbart]

Hello Jon, where the side walls meet the tub, does that seam get caulked? Thanks in advance.

[@Jonehughes]

Yes every single seam, you want to make sure that they are completely sealed, as though it was a one piece unit Use one ,of only four ,approved sealants, you cannot use any other sealant, they will not stick to acrylic

[@hectorbart]

@@Jonehughes Thanks Jon, in the video I see you're using DAP 3.0, so I'll be using the same.

[@Jonehughes]

Gap quit producing 3.0 They say that AMP is the new 3.0 I hope it's as good, I already used it on one shower and haven't heard anything bad yet ,but still it's very aggravating they changed it ,without telling us, but they say it's better and I can tell you that it for sure comes out of the tube easier ,you don't need a hydraulic. www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-AMP-Advanced-Modified-Polymer-9-oz-White-Kitchen-and-Bath-Sealant-00762/316997383

[@camrndex9450]

Does the tub have to be recessed back into the wall like that? Or can I put it right on top of the drywall

[@Jonehughes]

It all depends on your circumstance in some mobile homes the drywall is 60 in away from each other in a normal framed house it is 60 in between studs but if you have 60 in between walls In your circumstance you may do that you need 60 in between the walls for you to be able to pull that off

[@camrndex9450]

@@Jonehughes thank you !

[@lettyanaya666]

What’s the price for this on average? For the labor if I purchase material myself... I’m currently looking for someone to redo my rub this exact same way

[@Jonehughes]

$1,500 to $2,000 is what I charge for labor Of course you can just "man up" and do this thing yourself I can walk you through any steps You got this 👍

[@willpartin622]

Is this a 32-inch tub with a 32-inch surround? Or is it a 30-inch unit?

[@Jonehughes]

32

[@1pfennig]

Do you live in my neighborhood Pinellas county FL. I need this.

[@Jonehughes]

Pretty close Grants pass Oregon 😎

[@1pfennig]

@@Jonehughes you are funny!! I was planning to take out our tub and convert to shower. But I am rethinking because I want to go bank to an acrylic rather than subway tiles. The guy I was planning to hire (World-class remodeling in Tampa) he quoted me $2900.00 tio do a tile floor and tile to ceiling, right now I have tub with tile to ceiling. But I am tired of trying to keep tile clean, I like the look of this delta classic 400. I have asked the remodel guy if he could just get this for me, and leave the tile that will not be covered that reaches the ceiling. Anyway, thankyou for your video.

[@Jonehughes]

Text me at 5416607805 I will send you pics Of a shower system that will work really well for you They are super cool and very easy to put in

[@shawnphillips1220]

What happens if you have a window "dead nuts" in the middle? Anyway to keep the windown without completely destroying the wall system?

[@Jonehughes]

Yeah if it's any worse than mine meaning the windows wider or taller or lower I would just go with a flat wall panel and not use the wall system I use flexstone totally awesome product I order it through Home Depot

[@shawnphillips1220]

@@Jonehughes I bought the Bootz tub and Nextile surround system. I have a smaller window but it's literally dead center of the wall. I was told if I was going with a direct to stud system which I have to remove the window or apply over it but I'd hate to loose it. Or if I wanted to keep it, go with a glue up surround system and cut out the window. I think I'll either do away with the window or if I buy something else, get cement board and use the Schluter kerdi waterproofing membrane keep the window. I don't think there's a way to keep the window and still use the Bootz kit without destroying it.

[@Jonehughes]

Yeah I think you are correct

[@hectorcasas6351]

What the trim you put around the window and where I can get it

[@Jonehughes]

Hector Casas hi Hector I wish I knew brother I would love to have a whole bunch of that stockpiled somewhere if you Google it you can find some stuff like it but I think bathmasters or something like that have a whole bunch of it and they had it custom-made but I just used the manufactured wood synthetic wood for one I just did and this fantastic stuff also so go to Home Depot and pick up some synthetic wood jambs and trim and just trim it out brother

[@FBiTOPDOG]

@@Jonehughes Your just like me, I figure it out! Good job!

[@Jonehughes]

@@FBiTOPDOG 😃