Shower Tub Installation Guide

by DoItYourself Staff

Due to the fact that many people are trying to save money during the present, home remodeling such as shower tub installation is being done by the homeowner instead of hiring a professional contractor. One of the great aspects to doing your own remodeling is the fact that you will save much money in labor costs as well as get some personal satisfaction when you complete the job. There are a few things you will need to complete the job such as a pipe wrench, blow torch, and a few other simple tools.

Step One: Demolition

The first step will be to shut off the water to your shower and tub and remove the paneling or gypsum board that surrounds the pipes that run to your original bath tub and shower. To do this, use your route r or dry wall saw to cut out the area that you will be working in so that you have full access to the shower plumbing. After your workspace is clear and your water is shut off, you will run your drains for your water trap and hot and cold pipes.

Step Two: Shower and Tub Placement

After you have ran your drain lines and hot and cold supply lines, you will then want to bring your tub and shower into the bathroom and place it where it will sit. When placing your shower and tub in the bathroom, make sure that your tub is draining to the drain pipe that you have previously installed. After you have ensured that the tub will drain, you will then fasten the tub to the wall and floor. Remember, when fastening your tub to the wall and floor, you should take extra precautions not to damage the space or you will have to repair the floor and wall later.

Step Three: Connections

You are now ready to connect your drainage pipes to your tub that have been previously installed. When making these connections, be sure to make sure that everything is sealed properly, or you may find that either water or gas will leak in these areas. Also, gasses that can build up in sewage drain pipes can be hazardous and cause a nasty stench in your home, which is why you must ensure that these pipes are connected properly.

Step Four: Spigot Connection

You are now ready to begin connecting the spigot, or spigots, to your hot and cold supply lines. When you do this, make sure that you read the directions to your particular faucet set up carefully. Here is where there may be special instructions for these connections. You will also have to thread your pipes, which you will need your pipe threader for. After you have connected your bottom spigots, you can then run your pipe for the shower head above. To install the shower head correctly, you must follow the directions for the installation with your faucet so it can be turned off and on from the spigot control below the shower head itself.

Step Five: Inspection

After you have completed your installation, you should have the work inspected by a certified plumber to make sure that all of your fittings are correct and you will not have any blowouts. Once you have properly sealed all pipes and water runs without leaking, you can then reseal your area with gypsum board.

With many people attempting to save money, some home remodeling projects, such as shower tub installation, are becoming popular DIY jobs. One of the great aspects to doing your own remodeling is the fact that you will save much money in labor costs, not to mention get some personal satisfaction when you complete the job. There are a few things you will need to complete the job such as a pipe wrench, blow torch, and a few other simple tools.

Demolition

The first step will be to shut off the water to your shower and tub and remove the paneling or gypsum board that surrounds the pipes that run to your original bath tub and shower. To do this, use your router or dry wall saw to cut out the area that you will be working in so that you have full access to the shower plumbing. After your workspace is clear and your water is shut off, you will run your drains for your water trap and hot and cold pipes.

Shower and Tub Placement

After you have run your drain lines, and hot and cold supply lines, you will then want to bring your tub and shower into the bathroom and place it where it will sit. When placing your shower and tub in the bathroom, make sure that your tub is draining to the drain pipe that you have previously installed. After you have ensured that the tub will drain, you will then fasten the tub to the wall and floor. Remember, when fastening your tub to the wall and floor, you should take extra precautions not to damage the space or you will have to repair the floor and wall later.