Hi,

My daughter has bought a house which has a metal bath tub. The tub is in
good condition so she doesn't want to replace it.

However, there is a problem with it. The faucets aren't in the normal
position (they are situated on the bath wall just above the overflow hole),
so we would like to re-position them.

We need to drill 2 new holes for some new faucets. The holes need to be
about 1 inch +.

What's the best way to drill the metal tub without causing too much
damage to the enamel, and what type of drilling equipment would we
need to do it ?

Also, what would be the best way to plug up the old holes ?

Can anyone please advise ? - Keep it clean ! ha

Thanks in advance

Trigger

 

Doubt you will make it happen.

 

The normal position for tub valves on a normal steel tub in a normal bathroom is on the wall, above the tub spout. Are you trying to convert this to a Roman tub with deck-mounted valves? You would have to have complete access into the inside of the wall, either from the tub side or from the other side of the wall. You would also have to have access to the underside of the tub either through the ceiling below, or through from the other side of the wall.

This job can easily be completed for about $4500. + or -

 

Trying to visualize what you currently have. Are the faucet HANDLES above the tub and on the wall? Is the SPOUT on the tub or the wall?
Are you trying to move all of them down onto the tub?
Reason I ask is that you cannot have the spout less than one inch above the overflow. It needs a gap to prevent siphoning. A picture of what you have would be very nice. Good luck.

 

What are you going to use to drill though the enamel. Even I don't know and I would never try this myself.