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Squeaking in an acrylic tub when weight is placed on the floor of the tub can be due to the tub flexing or bending. Injecting a low expansion foam filler to fill in gaps between the floor of the acrylic tub and the subfloor of the bathroom can help eliminate this flexing and reduce the likelihood of damage.
Is it normal for bathtub to creak?
Noisy Tub. If your acrylic tub squeaks every time you move, it’s probably either the connection between the acrylic shower surround and tub or lack of support beneath the tub. Ambitious DIYers can try injecting a low expansion foam filler or shims to fill gaps between the tub floor and bathroom floor.
Why is my bathtub making crackling noise?
This could be due to new construction under the tub. A lot of times when new construction is nailed or screwed down, they have a little give-and-take which will cause the sound of creaking. They could’ve also in advertently caused a water leak, which has now compromised your flooring.
Can a tub fall through the floor?
Originally Answered: Can my bathtub fall through the floor? If the materials holding / comprising the floor (usually wood) are water damaged and rotten enough, or the tub is too heavy for the rating of the flooring, then yes.
How do I fix my tub Flex?
How to Fix a Flex in your Bathtub or Shower Mark the affected areas with colored tape. Drill a whole in the marked space. Fill the hole with expanding foam until it is overflowing from the drilled opening. Wipe away the top and let it dry. The next day, apply a product such as bondo to seal the hole. Sand smooth.
How long does it take for mortar to dry under a bathtub?
Place another layer of plastic on top of the cement layer to protect the underside of the tub if you want to remove it later. Place the tub into the frame and onto the mortar. Fill the tub to the rim with water and let it sit for at least 72 hours full of water until the concrete dries.
Why do I hear popping in my walls?
Temperature Changes As the temperature in your house goes up and down, the materials used to build your house expand and contract with the heat and cold. Often this expansion and contraction causes popping sounds in the wood or other materials. This is why many people notice the things that go “pop” in the night.
Why does my fiberglass shower creak?
First of all, the shower pan creaking is because they didn’t put a base under it. Typically, you’re going to mix up a mortar mix when you set a shower pan, especially a fiberglass shower pan, so that you have a real solid bottom to it and sort of squish the shower pan down into it so it’s very well supported.
Can I use expanding foam under bathtub?
Yes, expanding spray foam can be used under a bathtub. It can reduce coldness and flex in an existing install, but an improper application can result in additional problems. It’s important to understand that the tried-and-true best practice for preventing flex in a newly installed bathtub is with a mortar slab.
How do I stop my bath from dropping?
If the bath is dropping then simply tightening the feet might help take up the movement and force the bath up to the seal. You might also consider measuring the distance from the underside of the bath lip to the floor and providing a supporting frame.
Can a bathroom floor collapse?
Recurrent mold and mildew on bathroom surfaces – Broken tiles, decaying grout or caulk and poor waterproofing may lead to moisture forming behind the tile, painted surfaces and wallboard. If left unattended, eventually the entire flooring system under the bathroom will collapse.
Do I need to reinforce my floor for a bath?
In general, unless there is something wrong with the joist spacing or the wood has rotted, the framing in most houses should be able to support a standard size cast iron tub with no problem. Larger cast iron bathtubs may require more joist or subfloor reinforcement for the tub to be safe to use.
Does a tub have to be perfectly level?
Installing the tub requires that you make sure the tub is level to prevent water from falling off the side onto the floor and to keep the tub from moving when you shift your weight while sitting inside. Larger tubs level best in mortar, but you can level most standard tubs with shims.
Should you insulate a bathtub?
When the time comes to switch out an old bathtub, insulate underneath the new one to boost its heat-retaining properties. While bathtub materials vary in how well they keep bathwater warm, it’s easy and inexpensive to increase any bathtub’s heat-retaining properties with insulation.
How thick should mortar be for tub?
The mortar should be evened out and about 2 inches thick on all sides.
Does cement board go under the tub?
The best approach when installing cement board or other tile backer around a tub is to keep the cement board out of the lip area. Apply it to the wall with the bottom edge about 1/4 in. above the lip of the tub. Then apply a generous amount of thin-set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1/8 in.
