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How does a claw foot tub drain?
Source and drain lines come through the floor. In a typical clawfoot tub installation, both the water source pipes and the drain pipe enter the bathroom through the floor. Consult with a licensed plumber if you intend to install a clawfoot tub on the second floor of your home!Aug 21, 2013.
Why are clawfoot tubs bad?
“It doesn’t butt up against the wall, so you get a lot of spillage and it can cause damage to your wall or can seep in and actually drip down from your bathroom to your lower level ceiling,” Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s Property Brothers, told PopSugar. Consider tiling bathroom walls or nixing a clawfoot tub altogether.
Does a clawfoot tub need AP Trap?
Not lavs. A claw foot tub has the p-trap below the floor. If you are using a slip joint waste and overflow, the theads are about at floor level which puts the slip joint nut accessible from above.
What can I put under my clawfoot tub feet?
A small circle of leather or felt placed beneath each claw foot will prevent it from scratching. Or you can glue these materials to the bottom of large claw feet and cut their shape to fit the foot, making a protector that’s less visible from the sides.
How do I stop my freestanding tub from moving?
Carefully set the tub in position and adjust the tub feet as necessary until level. Once level, apply a generous bead of silicone on the bottom of the feet. This will prevent the tub from shifting after installation.
Do freestanding tubs have an overflow drain?
Some bathtubs, such as freestanding or clawfoot tubs, look better without an overflow drain. You can install a floor drain instead, so that any overflow gets drained away properly, instead of damaging your floors and potentially ceilings.
What do you put under a cast iron tub?
The cement backer board, the thin set mortar and tiles should secure it in place. If you put an underlayment on your floor, cut that to rest against the apron that will help as well. No thin set morter bed is necessary under a cast iron tub.
How do you shim a cast iron tub?
Getting the shims in is pretty easy. I reach through the stud cavity at the head and foot of the tub with a pry bar to lift the tub and then put a 2 x 4 under the apron so tub is off it’s feet. then i put the shims under the feet and lower the tub back onto the feet.
Does a clawfoot tub add value to a home?
According to the RealEstate.com survey, starter homes with claw-foot tubs sold for nearly 30% more than expected. Coffered ceilings also helped homes sell for 30% more than expected, and farmhouse sinks (thanks Joanna Gaines) helped homes sell for 26% more than expected.
How far should a clawfoot tub be from the wall?
The distance between your tub and wall should be between 15-18 inches or at least 1 foot.
How much does it cost to Reglaze a clawfoot tub?
The average cost to refinish a clawfoot tub is $300 to $650, depending on the size and condition. Clawfoot tub issues such as erosion, rust, pinholes, scarring, lead paint, or chips need to be addressed before reglazing. Refinishing takes 4 to 5 hours and typically comes with a 3 to 10-year warranty.
Is AP Trap necessary?
Plumbing codes require a P-trap be installed anywhere there is an open drain line that expels wastewater into a drain waste-vent system. The P-trap traps solids that can clog the drain or sewer line.
Does AP Trap have to be directly under the drain?
The “P” trap SHOULD be directly under the drain, but no more than a few inches off center of it, if conditions require it. NO trap, TWO traps, and/or a 9 foot offset are NOT allowed and if he suggests any of them get a different installer who is a REAL plumber.
What can I use instead of AP Trap?
Bottle traps have a horizontal waste water exit with a lower half that unscrews to allow debris and clogs to be removed. Bottle traps take up less room under the appliance than P- or S-traps, making them appropriate for tight spaces. Thes traps catch the first and debris the same way as a p-trap.
Can a clawfoot tub sit on tile?
A clawfoot tub usually sits on tile since you can see the flooring under the tub. But don’t worry, the weight of the tub won’t scratch or crack the tiles once it’s installed and stationary. If you have any concerns about the weight, you can opt for an acrylic clawfoot tub.
Can I put a clawfoot tub on tile?
You are fine installing a claw-foot iron tub on porcelain tile as long as you place the tub carefully. If you drag the tub across the tile you run the risk of scratching the porcelain if it’s a lower quality.
How are freestanding tubs secured to the floor?
Once your floor is cleaned and dry, run a large bead of caulk around the bottom base of your bathtub and stand it upright. Run another large bead of caulk around the bathtub to fully secure it to the floor.
Should a freestanding tub move?
Are freestanding baths fixed to the floor? Freestanding tubs are not fixed to the floor unless you want them to be. Most of the time, especially with solid stone bathtubs, gravity takes care of the “moving” issue.
Do you tile under a freestanding bath?
While it’s not necessary to tile around a freestanding tub, if the freestanding tub is against a wall, you’ll need to protect the wall from water damage. Tile is not the only option. Alternatives include wainscot, glass brick, and mildew-resistant paint.
