Installing a Whirlpool Jet Tub (Part 1)

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The 1st stage of installing a new "Jet Tub" or "Whirlpool Tub" is to build the "Tub Deck" around the new tub unit. Using 2"x 4"'s you will be building a series of supports around your tub deck that will help carry the load of the new tub when filled with water! The use of "Skirt Boards" or Ledger Boards combined with "Knee Wall" will get this stage of setting the new tub done correctly.

[@kevinkelly9303]

You boys ARE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!!You guys just don't no how far I have got a head with you guys Talent, I swear to you guys!! God, sent you guys here on earth to help and to show the world without a price tag. Two very good people!

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

+kevin kelly Thanks Kev! We sure do appreciate you tuning-in to our channel. Good luck with your projects. Eddie & Tom

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Man I'm glad to help you with your bathroom remodel project! Thanks for commenting on out videos. Eddie

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Awesome Lilly! You can do it! Setting a Jet tub in your bathroom remodel project is not hard if you know of few bathroom remodeling tricks of the trade. Good luck with your bathroom project. Eddie

[@LillyLeal05]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT!!!! GRACIAS! I AM GOING TO DO MINE NOW.

[@NDSTraveller]

Thanks, you saved me! I couldn't figure out the framing part and you showed me well!

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Use "Low Expansion" foam not "High expansion" foam and it works really well. I do not like concrete...to much added weight to the floor in my opinion. Joint compound also works good. Thanks for your comment! Eddie

[@zokizye3167]

Great video - very practical

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Thanks for watching Paul!

[@VelvetCrone]

thanks for this - it's really the only good installation video on KZbin, and you've done a great job. says Part I --- no part II ?

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Repair to what the basin? If you have to remove your entire tub it's most likely time for a new one! The foam is the way to go...it's much better than the old "joint compound puddle" that guys used years ago to support this kind of tub base. Thanks for stopping by our Bathroom remodeling channel. Eddie

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Great stuff is "high expansion". Go to the window and door section of the store and ask one of the employees for window and door expansion foam, this is "low expansion" foam. It does not "expand" as much as "high expansion foam does which might expand so much that it cracks the fiberglass tub unit! Make sure you only use "low expansion foam on your bathroom remodel project. Hope this helps! Eddie

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Good question! Tubs, showers tub/shower combo units all get fastened directly to the framing members, never between other building materials such as drywall or cement board. Your always fastening framing to framing with nothing in between. Standard building practices really. You could do it if your framed wide enough for it but nobody does it! You just insulate your bathroom walls surrounding the unit and install your tub, shower whatever directly to the studs.

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Foam is the way to go as long as you use "Low expansion foam". Low expansion foam is the same foam that you use around windows and doors. This low expansion foam will not expand "to much" which can crack your tub or shower base. High expansion foam is used for insulating purposes mainly and really...really...expands BIG and is not recommended for foaming the tub/shower base! Buy the low expansion foam at Home Depot at the window and door department. Hope this helps! Eddie

[@mugenyiwilliam9302]

i love the video, i have learnt and practically installed it!!!!!, great video!!!!!!

[@aportman58]

Did part 2 ever be released? Great instructional demonstration video but really needing visual content that I am sure was part of part#2? Thanks!

[@garybrady7245]

Your supposed to have your durock in before doing the shower floor. And you need a preslope for your pan then pan it then drypack it with 3 to1 sand and portland cement. Alot easier to slope than concrete.

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Fir this entire Master Bath Our Labor was around $ 7,500.00 Materials for the Tub , Vanity & Sink Top, faucets Shower tile, Tub Deck Tile, Floor Tile, Glass for master shower, all accessories, etc. ran about another $10,500.00. So we capped out at roughly $18.000.00 for the entire bathroom project. This was a very good price considering the national average for a master bath like this one is around $23,000 to $26,000.00. Thanks for stopping by our bathroom remodel channel Ted!

[@trueresidentevilfanbase7171]

Great video I think we will install a jet tub as well. 😊

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

This was a 60" x 36" Jet tub unit. It's made by Jacuzzi, and you can order one from just about any plumbing supply house that handles the sale of Jet Tubs. The exact model number of this exact unit i'm no longer sure of! Thanks for stopping by our Bathroom Remodeling KZbin channel.

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

It's part of my bathroom remodeling video series that will be available at the bathroom remodel store later this year! This store will have over 30 detailed bathroom remodeling videos like the one your watching here. Most will be over an hour in length.

[@johnhawks5035]

Some people can teach, some people can do. You can do.

[@vinaySingh-ix3ej]

Great instructions

[@michaelcsele7352]

Great video! Question: I am acting as my own GC and am exactly at this point of my house. Why did you not install the cement board right to the floor before installing the band-board? It would seem the insulation on the exterior wall side of the tub will be "open" without even having a vapor barrier covering it. Is there any reason I should not put the cement board over a vapor barrier before installing the tub? Is there any other way of contacting you with questions? Thanks!

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

We're located in Harrisburg PA.

[@shyamchavan4228]

Very nice plumbing fitting

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Thanks Shyam. Appreciate your view and comment! Eddie

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

I have this entire video from beginning to end on video coming soon to the Bathroom Remodel Video Store in late summer of this year. Thanks for watching our channel! If you have any technical questions about your bathroom contact me and I will help you through any issues! Eddie

[@Lovetolivetruely]

Is that a custom made tub. If so do you remember the dimensions? I'm wanting to add a tub in my bedroom shower area. That tub looks like it would fit.

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Materials were around $7,500.00 to do it yourself. A paying client would spend about $15,000.00 to $17,500.00. So you can surely see the Stack of money money that can be saved with the D.I.Y. version of a bath like this one! Thanks for stopping by our bathroom remodeling KZbin channel. Eddie

[@DHanson1948]

In the shower you explained your diverter valve able to operate the 3 shower heads. Which brand is that diverter because I can only find a valve to operate 2 items separate and the 3rd function to operate both at same time. Can you explain how yours operates, can you do each individually or a combination of 2 or 3 at the same time?

[@aaronbishop2691]

what would a job like this cost? im thinking about doing a bathroom remodel and id love a setup like this with a tub and walk in tile shower together like that.

[@grandmaangie1062]

Can't seem to locate the 2nd part od this video (Installing a Whirlpool Jet Tub (Part 1)). Is there part 2? Does it go by another name? Thanks!

[@gdblackthorn4137]

I have been looking for the proper spray foam to use on a tub almost exactly like the one you installed. I am considering using TITEFOAM Big Gaps Insulating Foam Sealant as it seems to be a low expansion, high density, closed cell foam. If I use the wrong foam I know it will ruin the entire install. Could you please let me know the exact type of foam you are using? I would really appreciate it.

[@user-xp1xm8pr5j]

So if you ever see this I have watched this video and the design of a whirlpool so i want to ask you what do you think is the best way to clean the internal plumbing out so that bathing in this tub is safe?

[@sesamesoft]

This is really details video Where can I find Part 2?

[@garyjohnson8400]

You said you can get the video at your store where is your store at

[@backwoodsbully]

How do you hold the tub in place? With clamps?thanks

[@shannonwarren5278]

I'm currently installing a jet tub and want to say your video is great. I have one issue with my install. The tub, and motor is mounted on a chipboard sheet, as well as having 4 chipboard feet under neath this tub base. These feet are about 3" high so would you foam under the chipboard around these feet as well as around the tub, or just around tub itself above the chipboard. Cheers from Newfoundland

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Hi Shannon! Just under the tub unit it'self not under the "chip board" :-) Eddie

[@Charlesjohncastle]

Great job man! I'm actually in the process of remodeling a bathroom which is going to have the same set up (jet tub with stand up shower having a window behind the tub). I would have never thought of a shower with a rain head but now I'm all for it. Right now, I'm trying to find info on foam vs concrete. There seems to be a bit of people completely against foam??? Anyways, I'll keep searching. Thanks for posting your very well done video

[@cyberdude721]

my only question is access for plumbing(faucet hook ups) after project is completed 5 years down the road or did I miss something

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

+james wallace Magnetis Bathroom is above the garage and there is an access panel in the garage ceiling for access to change a faucet or do plumbing repairs. Eddie

[@user-gn7hr5fw3b]

my current whirlpool's subfloor has signs of rot. I'll be installing a new whirlpool tub and tearing out existing subfloor around tub. Is only plywood needed for subfloor or could I use cement board over the plywood for better support/water resistance?

[@myrtlehair9716]

Yes I am trying to find out how to reset the heater on the Jacuzzi bathtub

[@stumpalump85]

Where is part 2 that shows, I'm assuming, the rest of the framing and possibly drywall?

[@kelly2310]

Great video! but I need part 2! specifically how far away does the electrical need to be away from plumbing and would I need to hire an electrician?

[@Tophnpenguin]

We are redoing ours in a similar fashion. If you do not know how to run electric from the box to the tub then yes. Hire one.

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

This electric outlet needs to be GFI protected. Most jet tubs are plugged in directly behind or directly below the tub unit it'self. If you are unsure of theelectrical phase of this project please call an electrician to do the actual electrical connections (wiring and outlet installation). Eddie

[@charmnGUY]

What about access panel or servicing the motor, plumbing or jets?

[@ellobodemichoacan1742]

same ? where can I find Part # 2

[@susieq7344]

Question: I have SCORPIONS coming in through the Jet Whirlpool Tub. On the inside of the tub is about a 4" cover where it sucks the water in and pushes the water thru the jet tubes. The Scorpions seems to always enter thru that 4" cover where the water is sucked in. Can anyone explain how they are getting in and what to do to stop them? Thanks.

[@user-cb9iy4mn3z]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@ericksonyan8064]

Would anti crack grout work underneath the underside tub?

[@jaxnurse1]

Would anyone mind stating the total cost of this renovation (labor and materials)? The bathroom in this video looks very much like mine, and I'm looking to do similar work. Thanks!!

[@kristins702]

Hi, I am in the middle of a bathroom remodel. A little concerned about using foam under tub. I have a 66X36 soaker tub and it is not sitting on the floor due to the drain being a little higher then normal. This would consist of the tub being about 6 inches off the floor. My contractor wants to fill it underneath with foam. Is this safe and just concerned the tub will crack?

[@RandomStuff-zt6qf]

careful with the foam, I've seen that stuff move things when it starts expanding

[@dreamingcode]

Part 2 please?

[@snydeeman2769]

Is there a part 2 video ?

[@theawalker7748]

Do you install the tub over the tile or tile up to the tub for a Jacuzzi garden tub

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Tile right up-to the edge of the tub unit you don't sit the tub on-top of the tiled floor.

[@thehman06]

Where is part 2 video?

[@carguy1312]

You should really link any subsequent parts in the description.

[@shereentimmerman4164]

Approx how much room do you need to install this? Ty

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Hi Shereen! You need approximately 60" of width and roughly 42" of depth to fit this tub comfortably! Eddie

[@LoveLiveLoyalty]

Fuck yes, i like that setup

[@davidk7243]

Where is the rest of insulation videos

[@krismays1765]

Can you please tell me the name of this tub? I am looking for one that I think will work for a small space and easy to get into depth wise. Thank you so much!

[@2dog1]

It looks like a Laurel Mountain which I just purchased from Lowes.

[@poke4424]

Foam? What happens when it needs repair?

[@adamskidmore699]

Better than concrete, mud, or any adhesive

[@nathane55]

where is part 2

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

Nathane It's part of our bathroom remodeling training series located at the bathroom remodeling store. Eddie

[@carapungo]

gee, guy with the camera......let Tom the expert talk..........other than that, great video.

[@Kudeghraw]

0:48 The word you are looking for is "shits".

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

6" off the floor!!!??? Holy cow. I would want my tub sitting "on the floor" no matter what. You can't just foam a tub up 6" in the air... It sounds like your drain needs to be reconfigured to accommodate the new soaker tub not the other way around. Maybe I'm missing something here, but I think you might want to get a second opinion on this tub installation. Eddie

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[@randymarsh1729]

listen to you talk for 9 minutes without you showing any actual work being done lmfao

[@BathroomRemodelVideo]

I have this entire video from beginning to end on video coming soon to the Bathroom Remodel Video Store in late summer of this year. Thanks for watching our channel! If you have any technical questions about your bathroom contact me and I will help you through any issues! Eddie