Installation Sheet

ACRYLIC ALCOVE TUB INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRAMING & INSTALLATION
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Structural measurements should be verified against
the actual tub received to ensure a proper fit.
Ensure that the floor is level and can support a load of
80lbs. per square foot.. An uneven floor may impede
proper installation of the tub.
Clean the installation area of any debris or trash.
Locate studs as needed. Ensure rough-in dimensions
are proper, plumb, and square.
This tub contains a self-leveling base. All sides of the
base must remain in contact with the floor in order for
the tub to drain properly. If there are any gaps between
the leveling base and the floor, shims or mortar must
be used for proper installation.
1. Position the tub into the installation opening and
level the deck in both directions, shimming the base of
the tub if necessary. Mark the final position of the
underside of the deck by tracing a line onto the studs
(Figure 1).
2. Remove the tub and attach a 1x4 stringer to the
studs, with the top of the stringer touching the traced
line. Never support the tub by its deck lip or stringers
(Figure 2).
3. Install drain components to the tub following the
drain installation instructions. Note that this requires a
cutout in the floor. Before replacing your tub for final
installation, a 6”x12” floor opening is required for the
1½” drain and waste overflow kit. The drain/overflow of
the tub extends below the bottom of the bath.
The bath must be supported along its entire bottom.
Do not remove the foam base and padding from the
bottom of the tub. Use 1½” to 2” of mortar as bedding
material (do not use sand or foam). After the mortar
has been poured, and before it sets, position the tub
within recess until the rim is leveled against the
stringers.
2Acrylic Alcove Tub Installation Instructions
Pencil
Level
Safety Glasses
Drop Cloth
Hacksaw
Pipe Wrench
Thinset Mortar
Construction
Adhesive
2x4’s
Silicone Sealant
(100% Neutral Cure)
Tape Measure
Wood Shims