Making a Bathtub From a Trough. We Love It!

[@gerrilondot9038]

Love it! Easily understood! Very simple design. White interior paint looks great!

[@tandiparent1949]

It would have been nice if you could have shown the entire process (insulation, etc.)

[@tandiparent1949]

The concept is great; but, unfortunately you didn't show how ANY OF IT was actually accomplished 😪

[@aniquinstark4347]

The only issue is that marine paint is designed to be sacrificial to prevent buildup on hulls. That paint *will* come off over time plus you're soaking in carcinogens and microplastics-the exact same ones we've found to be harming fish.

[@mrsir2378]

30 minutes 2x a week. ooooh scary

[@mrclean9501]

@@mrsir2378pretty unwise response to a genuine issue. We should be as healthy and natural to our bodies as we can be. Carcinogens arent that….

[@mrsir2378]

@@mrclean9501 why? You think you're gonna live forever? You want to be 80 and walk around being able to have your ass kicked by any 16 year old?

[@SusanStoneSalas]

I wonder if painting the exterior would be better?

[@SteezFactory89]

Do you have a viable alternative solution then? Genuinely asking I'm not trying to soak in this but what are some alternative solutions

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

This is really helpful, thank you. 🌻

[@williamforsythe6391]

Will follow what you did but put a slight slope in the floor underneath it. Maybe like 1" over the distance. Think I will use my circular saw to cut 3 or 4 support boards at the angle then plywood over it sorta like a platform for the tub. Minor enough to not be a big deal but enough for it to drain.

[@SaisMoon]

I tile my first floor bathroom shower, because the original design was to small for tub. However, to help with the slope, I use a window squeegee to push the excess water to the drain

[@2Hearts3]

Inflation has changed the picture now (August 2024). Pretty tub, congratulations!

[@paidamudzamba8274]

This is awesome, Im going to try it out. How about creating an artificial slop for the gradient by putting small blocks under the one end away from the drainage of the tub.

[@RingJessRing]

Can you do a video showing how you painted the inside? Or list your supplies how you did it? Do you think that would work to line an larger stock tank for a stock tank pool?

[@thegreenworkbench]

The paint I used are linked in the description. It's important to prep the metal first. Clean with thinner or isopropyl and then sand with steel wool before and between coats. The cans have instructions on them as well. As for using to line a stock tank, I don't think the paint is meant to be constantly submerged. Permanent under the water line is different stuff.

[@BrockGrimes]

It's a galvanized water tank for animals to drink from....why line it other than for cosmetic reasons. If you do want it lined, look at liquid pool liners.

[@kellymoore5884]

Love your video! My husband and I are going to make one of these by watching your video. Can you please tell me the size trough you used?

[@thegreenworkbench]

Thanks! Mine is about 4' long by 2' wide by 2' deep.

[@TheMajinCollins]

I did this with white epoxy I chose epoxy for these reasons 1) 95% less chemicals. 2) created a waterproof/ rust proof surface. 3) more heat efficiency.

[@thegreenworkbench]

Sounds great!

[@rachelhancock4672]

Hey! I’m in the process of turning a feed trough into a tub. I’ve been going back and forth on paint options. Do you mind sharing what brand of paint you used? And how is it holding up so far?

[@blacklisted4885]

I think it looks cool too

[@BJo4230]

Your tub is the one I orginally wanted I had to settle for a less deep version but my length is longer.

[@hollyd1392]

Do you think you could do the same with the plastic round ones? The smallest round metal one I can find is 36x36 and that's just slightly too big for my bathroom. 30x30 would be perfect but that size only comes in plastic. My thought would be that since it's meant to be outside in UV light and the cold it should hold up fine being indoors?

[@blackberry4life482]

Did you get to the project?

[@hollyd1392]

@@blackberry4life482 Not yet! But when I do I'll come back here and update on how it worked out.

[@blackberry4life482]

@@hollyd1392 👍🏾

[@Jade_Chipps]

Any update?

[@hollyd1392]

@@Jade_Chipps I ended up going in a different direction and haven't even started due to what's going on in the world. :/ wish I could say it worked. One thing I can say is that for a shower option instead of a bath tub make sure the "pan" is large enough that the curtain doesn't stick to you.

[@donaldrush9181]

I like this idea. How has the tub held up over the last 3 years?

[@thegreenworkbench]

The tub has held up great. We have one spot where the paint has chipped a little. Not sure if we didn't prep that area well enough or if the metal flexing from stepping in and out caused it.

[@Paulilmys]

I love the paint idea

[@debbiemccane9016]

How long between primer coats and then the 3 coats? How long before you can add water and bathe?

[@louiseboutin4266]

Thank you, very interesting.

[@TheAngelsWhisper]

I already had the idea to use a trough but love your pint idea!!

[@jojorenee]

How did you make the insulation look like a natural part of the tub? Was it painted?

[@thegreenworkbench]

Sorry for the late response. I didn't do anything. It just seems to blend in with the silver tub and tiled floor.

[@scottroberts8759]

I like your idea.

[@thegreenworkbench]

Thanks!

[@TravelJunkie182]

Looks great, nice to the point video! I am curious, what did you use over the ledge of the tub? Was it just the marine grade paint you spoke about or did you attach something additional over the lip? Thanks!

[@thegreenworkbench]

Thanks! It's just the same marine grade paint.

[@tiggie001]

Hello! We are planning on doing this type of build in our new home in Arizona, and I was wondering if you could share with me a link to the insulation that you used for under the tub, and also the hardware. Thank you!

[@thegreenworkbench]

We used something like this for the insulation www.amazon.com/dp/B07G653KPM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_XSBJSQ1N4CGNEX43TD27?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 and this is the faucet we used. www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQI7UVF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@jasminesanchez183]

Thank you

[@tyl8ter]

Is there a seam down the middle with rubber caulking?...if so, did you just paint over it?

[@thegreenworkbench]

There was a seam on the side but not on the bottom. And yes, we just painted over it.

[@tyl8ter]

@@thegreenworkbench Thanks...looks awesome

[@FghHhh-u5j]

How to keep it clean the outside

[@bethbartlett5692]

I really need to see the installation of instullation. You make house calls? lol

[@thegreenworkbench]

Cut out one sheet of the reflective foil insulation to the shape of the bathtub. Use spray adhesive to attach it to the bottom of the tub. Cut out another layer to the shape of the bathtub but only half the length. Spray adhesive to the first layer starting from the back edge. Then do the same thing at only 1/4th the length. The back of the tub will be three layers thick of insulation, 2 in the middle, and one in the front near the drain, giving you a drain slope.

[@Tinarobinson099]

How do I put the insulation on it?

[@thegreenworkbench]

I used spray adhesive. Great question!

[@beckmas1]

What size truth did you use?

[@debcothran7564]

I need to do this for two square washtubs could you recommend a paint supplier please. I pick up the second tub this coming weekend

[@thegreenworkbench]

I just used Amazon.

[@lmd6204]

Great job!! Where did you get the faucet with the hand held shower connection? Beautiful!

[@thegreenworkbench]

amzn.to/34mLppF

[@amybuxton3189]

Can white flex seal be used to coat the inside?

[@thegreenworkbench]

That stuff is awesome. I'd try it if I was doing it again.

[@elainroles7217]

Is galvanize surface bad to take a bath in?

[@thegreenworkbench]

I mean, I drink from a hose, but I don't see any real health risks from it. I am not a doctor or scientist, to be clear.

[@elainroles7217]

@@thegreenworkbench I would drink from a hose too if I were dying of thirst. I just noticed a lot of people are painting the insides.

[@thegreenworkbench]

@@elainroles7217 I personally only painted the insides for aesthetics.

[@elainroles7217]

@@thegreenworkbench Thanks😊

[@KMF3]

I was a little confused about what it was that you did that created the angle for the drain

[@thegreenworkbench]

There are three layers of the bubble insulation at the back of the tub, two layers in the middle, one in the front, creating a very slight slope.

[@KMF3]

@@thegreenworkbench I have no idea what that is

[@thegreenworkbench]

@@KMF3 Sorry. I used reflective bubble insulation on the bottom of the tub to help insulate the tub and I just used the layers to create the slope. You can buy the insulation in rolls. The first layer covers the entire bottom of the tub the second layer covers the back 2/3, and the third layer covers the back one quarter. The bubble insulation provides padding between the tub and the floor, keeps the water warmer longer, and creates the slope. I hope that helps.

[@KMF3]

@@thegreenworkbench yes. Do you have a video showing how you did this?

[@thegreenworkbench]

@@KMF3 Unfortunately no. I had so many projects going on at the same time I didn't get a chance to film it.

[@alanforehand8688]

Where did you get the trough from?

[@thegreenworkbench]

We got ours from Cal Ranch. Any farm supply store will have them.

[@alanforehand8688]

Thanks

[@juneshaheen2316]

Where did you purchase your trough?

[@thegreenworkbench]

CalRanch

[@cherylreiter2107]

What are the measurements of the tub?

[@thegreenworkbench]

Ours is about 50" long by 26" wide by 24" deep.

[@Lovelace069]

@@thegreenworkbench hi how many gallons would it hold?

[@thegreenworkbench]

@@Lovelace069 if I remember correctly, it's 100 gallons when filled completely. For a bat we fill it about a quarter of the way, maybe a third.

[@mikeschmid9949]

How much paint did you end up using? Did a quart cover the three coats you did? Love the tub, we're putting one of these in our Skoolie, thanks for sharing!

[@bethcatt7919]

When are you going to show how to make a walk in tub for us oler adults and disabled people

[@TommyAlanRaines]

You could have used bathtub epoxy resin, that would have held up way better.

[@thegreenworkbench]

Good idea

[@bmarks7216]

How is the paint holding up? Has any of it chipped?

[@thegreenworkbench]

We had some chips after a few months so we did a better job of sanding between coats when we repaired it and haven't had any issues since then.

[@yoho1021]

Is the insulation in the tub or under the tub

[@thegreenworkbench]

Under

[@Homesteadexodus777]

Nice job, gd video, ty. Your blood sugar was low during this video though. God bless.

[@thegreenworkbench]

Thanks. It's not a blood sugar issue, but it's annoying all the same.

[@devinjordan1767]

What size is your trough?

[@thegreenworkbench]

4' long, 2' deep, 2' wide

[@davinabouldin860]

What brand tank is this?

[@thegreenworkbench]

Cal Ranch

[@FghHhh-u5j]

We have one and can't clean it to look nice again

[@mikehendrix6558]

All you had to do is hammer the area where you put the drain, then cut hole after you hammered it down. Hammer it to look as if it was made that way. I did she same tub idea. Mine looks like it was made that way. There was no challenge at all.

[@thegreenworkbench]

Great suggestion. Thanks.

[@ericdebord]

@3 mins. The drain is too high. I saw a dude beat the hole with a round rock and bend the hole down just enough so the drain is lower than the floor. Worked perfectly

[@elwood212]

You didn’t go over what you attached yr pop up waste into??/

[@thegreenworkbench]

We ran a drain line in the floor

[@emilywhy7177]

Unfortunately marine paint is HIGHLY TOXIC!

[@hermantico]

Might be ment as joke, but the "you won't believe the result" made me unfollow you. Can't stand clickbait wording. Anyway, I might follow again one day.

[@thegreenworkbench]

You guessed right. It's part joke and part experiment because I feel the same way about clickbait titles. Was curious to see what would happen. Sorry to see you go and thanks for the feedback.

[@jeffclark101]

I found this a nice tight general overview with just enough finishing, cost, and benefits information. Thanks

[@williamforsythe6391]

The sad state of youtube is that you get buried in the algorithm if you don't get constant views and you don't get constant views without sensationalism. Take a look at any channel that consistently puts half naked girls in the thumbnail and you will see millions of views. Not saying it's good but it's how it is. Without views, channels like this give up and we end up with nothing but the sensationalized channels.

[@unclejack41]

Should use FOOD-GRADE-PAINT !!!

[@elgato1336]

🤔 Sorry bro..but I call BS. You did something more then what you said or this isn't even your work...your just pointing out stuff. I could be wrong...but why not should the process. Hinky, I say

[@stevemarino5745]

@aniquinstark4347 probably did a quick google search to get the info they posted, but its totally inaccurate. Just use a polymeric gel boat paint, which is 100% inert. Nothing toxic about it at all. It also has a slippery surface that makes is easy to clean w/o abrasive cleaners.