5/28/2023 0 Comments Tips for installing alcove tubThis step may require a second pair of hands. Place the rubber gasket between the overflow pipe and the tub wall and then secure the cover plate into place by tightening the mounting screws. Step 11: Attach The Overflow Coverplateįirst make sure that your pop up drain controls are in the right location. Once the putty is in place hand tighten your drain strainer and thread the male end into the female threaded drain waste elbow. Take some plumbers putt and run a strip around the drain outlet. You want to make sure that you follow the manufacturers instructions on how to install this properly and you also want to make sure that you have a good seal. This need to be down prior to the install of the tub. Install your DWO kit in the space you have left for it in step 8. However, keep in mind that you want to leave a space on the wet wall to allow clearance for the DWO (Drain Waste Overflow) kit. All three walls that surround the tub will need to have ledger board installed on them. To secure it you will be using three 3″ galvanized deck screws to attach it to the wall studs. Using your location mapped out in step 7 install your 1×4 ledger board. Before reading this article we recommend that you first learn more about alcove tubs and also read part one of this series. This is part two of our two part series on how to install an alcove tub.
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