Measuring Old Bathtub
#1
Measuring Old Bathtub
Help! I want to replace an old bathtub that has tile on three sides. The tub measures 58.5" in length. Can this be right? Is it possible that it is a 60" tub when you take into account the sheet rock and tile thickness? How do I know?
Thanks,
Sherry
Thanks,
Sherry
#2
Sherry,
You're absolutely right!
You may want to remove a faucet cover and see what you have. You could remove a small section of the wall that won't get wet just to see what you have. A small section is like a 1" square.
Hope this helps!
You're absolutely right!
You may want to remove a faucet cover and see what you have. You could remove a small section of the wall that won't get wet just to see what you have. A small section is like a 1" square.
Hope this helps!
#3
Originally Posted by sherryl
Help! I want to replace an old bathtub that has tile on three sides. The tub measures 58.5" in length. Can this be right? Is it possible that it is a 60" tub when you take into account the sheet rock and tile thickness? How do I know?
Thanks,
Sherry
Thanks,
Sherry
Most likely a 60" tub. 60 - 58.5 = 1.5"
1.5" / 2 end walls = 3/4"
Probably 1/2" CBU or drywall + 1/4" tile at each end.