Skirted and Dropin Alcove Tubs Install Guide

Wood shim
Do not shim under the front flange
Plumbing
Make sure you install all plumbing, and drainage before securing the unit. It is always recommended to have
a certified, professional plumber to perform the installations.
Before drilling a hole in the floor for your drain pipe, ensure that there are no hidden elements beneath.
(Pipes, floor joists, heating ducts, electrical wires, etc)
Leveling & support
The unit must be installed perfectly level. Level your unit using wooden wedges affixed to the floor beneath
the wooden base, or using mortar cement. All legs must be in contact with the floor. If leveling does not
permit this, it is imperative to add a wood wedge to support your bath or shower.
To provide additional support, sound-proofing, & levelling, it is recommended that a layer of mortar be
applied to the base of the bathtub’s legs, and covered with a 1/16” (2mm) polyethylene sheet. The layer
should be thick enough to facilitate the levelling of the unit without raising it. Once the unit is in position,
ensure it is level in both directions for proper draining.
Leveling must be done under the wood legs located beneath the unit. Do not level directly behind or under
the unit’s front flange.
The frame, and plumbing must be completed according to the instructions before installing the unit in your
bathroom. If it is renovation work, the wall surfaces will have to be removed in order to allow for the installa-
tion of the unit to the appropriate structural frame.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check local building codes to ensure that the floor can support your tub’s filled weight.
Tools required
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• 3/16” (5 mm) and 1/8” (3mm) drill bits
• Hole saw
• Electric drill
• Screwdriver
• Pliers
• Level
• Safety glasses
• Silicone sealant
• Wood wedges
• 2” x 2” x 3” wood blocks (51 mm x 51 mm x 76 mm)
• No.8 x 1 1/4” screws (4.2 mm x 32 mm - Flat or
Phillips head)
• 3/4” x 1” wood studs (19 mm x 25 mm) for alcove
installation.