Questions tagged [bathtub]
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How can I remove this shower faucet cartridge?
I'm afraid to twist or yank something I'm not supposed to and break something. I've tried pulling up the little tab on top of the grey piece but it feels like it will break before it detaches anything....
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Can I replace this trip lever/drain stopper combo by myself?
As you can see in the images, this very old trip lever seems to be connected to the drain lever as one solid piece. I expected for there to be an arm and spring, but I cannot pull either end out from ...
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Bathtub drain top insert stopper stuck
How do I know for sure if this section where crossmember is that it's supposed to come out?
I've twisted a wrench on trying to use that crossmember to turn counter clockwise.
So far I heated it up ...
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SHOWER STEM and HANDLE REPLACEMENT
Looking to replace the shower stem and handle for a family members tub. Attached are the photos for the stems they have. Can someone help me identify what type of stems they are, so I purchase the ...
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How can I finish tile on the face of a tub platform where the top surface is short of the corner? [closed]
I’ve got a situation trying to tile the surround of a tub. The biggest challenge occurs at the top edge of the surround’s wall, which is also the top of tub. At that location (see photos), the tub’s ...
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Trying to fix a leaky shower. How can I remove this cartridge?
My experience level is novice at best. I've done basic stuff: installing faucets and toilets in my own home while remodeling. If it's just a matter of taking things out and putting new things in, I ...
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Panasonic Bath fan options and venting question
I'd like to add two bath fans to our house. This sub has let me know that Panasonic are probably the best. But I figured I'd ask here about the venting and lighting options. I have good access to ...
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Installing sliding glass tub doors without a wall stud
I recently installed a Delta 500 acrylic tub w/ matching surround. Now I am attempting to install the glass sliding door, but have run into a problem w/ studs or lack thereof. One side has a stud, the ...
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Can I replace 45° elbows with 90° elbows in a vent stack?
I want to replace connection to the vertical stack with 2 x 90 deg connections versus the existing 2 x 45 deg connection. Is this acceptable to adjust for a spacing issue? Will it impact air flow, etc?...
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Any idea how to remove these old Kohler tub knobs?
The house was built in 1980 and the bathroom has been untouched since. I’m looking to replace the spout and knobs but can not figure out how to get the knobs off as I don’t see any holes around to ...
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how to remove this faucet stem?
I got this old place recently and the tub faucet has been leaking like crazy. I tried google videos and can't find anything on how to remove this type of faucet/stem. I don't see any hex nut to remove ...
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Wall cladding for shower? [closed]
We have a second bathroom with a bathtub. There is a shower hose and a shower holder as well, so in theory we could use the bathtub also as a shower, but there is no protection on the walls around the ...
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What type of tub cold water fill valve is this? I need to replace it due to leakage
I've got a probably 50s-era tub fill valve that leaks substantially from the stem when turned on. The knob is labeled Kohler; what type/model of cartridge should I be looking for?
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What could a water stain on a fiberglass tub mean?
I have a water stain (that looks like a water stain would appear on wood) in my fiberglass tub. It’s where the tub meets the wall on the opposite side of the shower head. There is a water supply line ...
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Can I put hardiebacker over green sheetrock in a shower?
I have a bathroom, already sheetrocked with the green moisture resistant sheetrock.
My tile guy told me I need to do hardiback for him to tile on, for the shower/bath's tiling on the wall.
Rather than ...
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Plumber's putty or silicone for tub drain?
I am replacing the drain and overflow on an enamel-coated steel tub with an ABS tub drain kit. The new drain shoe is ABS, and the drain/strainer on the top side of the tub is chromed metal. What kind ...
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two separate bath fan on same 4" vent duct? [duplicate]
Can I install two separate 50cfm bath exhaust fans on one 4" vent duct?
One is a tight half bath 7'x3' feet closed space. The other open standing shower 5' x 3'. both are in the same room 18'x14'...
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Fixing micro-cracks in a fiberglass tub
I am experiencing leakage from my tub. It is inconsistent with a small amount of water, but it happens to leak onto the computers below. After multiple plumbers reviewed the plumbing and found no ...
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Replacing tile on front edge of tub that has sunk, but not enough room to attach drywall/cement board
Album of area in question
We purchased our home with this known area of broken tile. Eventually the entire original mid-70s bathroom will be gutted and remodeled, but in the meantime, I'm looking for ...
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Removing Shower Door Track
I am a relatively new home owner with much to learn. I successfully removed an ugly and basically non-functional shower door, but the bottom track is seemingly welded to the bathtub. I assume there’s ...
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Upgrading bathtub?
I need to replace my current tub in the guest bathroom. It's an old fiberglass tub that's 32"x60"x75". Can I replace this with a 36"x60" tub? There's room in the alcove, I'm ...
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How can I get rid of the discoloration on this tub?
I would not like to resurface/reglaze at this time, but it just looks dingy. I made some progress, but it's still bothering me.
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Will the vent arrangement for my bathtub pass inspection?
4 fixture bathroom - Florida inspector says all fixtures need to be wet vented in bathroom.
I want to ask if the bathtub to the right with its own vent will work. I believe the inspector is wanting ...
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Where can I find a screw-on tub overflow drain cover? [closed]
I'd like to replace this threaded tub overflow drain cover and can't for the life of me find one online that is threaded like this to screw directly onto the 2" PVC pipe rather than working with ...
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How to repair a small gouge in a fiberglass shower insert? [duplicate]
I have a small gauge (about penny size) towards the bottom of a fiberglass tub/shower combo insert in the house i bought. The rest of the insert is in great condition, so really don't want to replace ...
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Looking to replace plumbing for bathtub/shower, how to remove old pipes and replace with new?
Thanks to your guy's help we managed to rip down the drywall and take out the old tub, our next mission however is the old plumbing behind the wall.
The plan is to change it out so it can be a bath/...
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How can I tell if the tub spout is screwed on or soldered behind the wall?
How can I tell if the tub spout copper tubing is screwed on or soldered behind the wall?
I removed the tub spout and now have a threaded copper pipe that is too short for the new spout. I would like ...
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Bathtub door installation when bathtub has raised rim
I live in a newly built condo where the bathtub was not framed properly in the sense that where the tub meets the wall, it is flushed or have a 90 degree angle. In other words, there is tiny raised ...
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Need advice replacing a whirlpool Jacuzzi bathtub button
The air button on my Whirlpool Jacuzzi bathtub went out on me. My daughter really wants it fixed so she can play in the tub but I'm not very familiar with these. Is the button interchangeable, or do I ...
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Why was the tile on the end of a shower wall jogged over partway up?
Is it normal to not finish the wall and let the tiles that way with back liner ?
I don’t understand why would my contractor would not finish the wall here while so close to.
Yes it’s aligned to the ...
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tub drain will not budge
I need to remove my tubs drain and am having trouble. The tub drain wrench from home Depot is slightly too large to fit. Thus I've tried locking pliers to no avail. I've tried boiling water to loosen ...
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Green bathtub chip repair
We have a 1960s sea foam green tub with a small chip in it. Is there a product that I can colour match this colour?
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Treated Lumber for Bathroom Half walls?
We are doing a bathroom remodel of a Florida home built in 1995. For the walls in the tub area, they used treated lumber along the concrete slab and regular 2X4 for the wall frames. We have a large ...
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Is greenboard an acceptable plastic surround backer?
I'm in Ohio, if that makes a difference for code.
In follow-up to Bathtub impersonating waterbed? , I ended up gutting the whole bathroom - the liner was not in great shape, there were layers and ...
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Is there any cost-effective fix for this damaged bathtub drain plug, or should I just find a new one?
The coating on this popup toggle bathtub drain is damaged, exposing the plastic inside and I guess there's some oxidized metal there. It works fine though, so could I clean it up and re-coat it ...
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How far should a wall for a bathtub extend beyond the tub? [closed]
I am installing a new 30" wide fiberglass tub/shower kit. Does anyone have any suggestions on how wide the wall for the plumbing needs to be?
Since I am installing a 30" wide tub. Do I make ...
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What is this object inside my bathtub drain that is causing a blockage?
My bathtub drain seems to be clogged whenever I close and open the drain stopper. Plumbers snaked the drain but nothing comes out and the drain starts draining again.
I put a camera through the ...
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Replacing slip on bathtub spout
What order do I stack the o rings and washers on in order to keep the spout from leaking? It is a slip on spout.
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Question about DIY repair of bathtub and tile caulking/grout/silicone in gap with no backing (plus curiosity question)
I am a a first time DIYer working on an old bathroom. The tub seems like porcelain-enameled steel. I have removed moldy caulk and cracked grout from around the tub. The most puzzling issue is ...
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New delta shower body install water running out of tub spout & shower head
Insalled 2 new delta shower bodys in same house complete renovation 1st bath no issues 2nd bath have water coming out tub & shower at the same time put 3 loops in pipe already returned shower body ...
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Tub/shower into shower plumbing conversion
I’m converting a tub/shower into shower. Attached pic shows current plumbing setup. Should I cut existing pipe before elbow and replace with horizontal 45 deg elbow then straight pipe to P trap to ...
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The bathtub sealant keeps coming off
The right side of the bathtub touches the wall which has tiles. There is a small gap between the bathtub and the tiles.
I fill this gap with silicone but it comes off after a few months. I have tried ...
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Chip on the edge of the bathtub flange. Should I return it?
Just got a Kohler acrylic bathtub delivered. Everything looks perfect except for this chip on the edge - https://imgur.com/a/R4xi8fm
It will be covered by the tile, but is there a chance it could ...
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Trip lever tub drainage broken inside tub - is there a way to get it out?
I pushed the trip lever down after a bath and the linkage broke so now the tub won’t drain. I removed the lever and linkage, but the plunger is still down there. I found a tip about using a c-hook to ...
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Tub Drain connection: Tail piece vs Drain Wall Tube
I am switching out my Tub to freestanding type. Due to joist spacing the vertical part of the ptrap is about 4" away from the tub drain.
I checked with my plumbing inspector at the time of rough ...
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What is this part with crossbars in my bathtub drain called?
This is in my bathtub and I need a new rubber gasket for it. The gasket sits between the bottom of the tub and the top of this PVC attachment. The X has a bolt that threads into it through the drain ...
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Should I install drywall on the 4.5" end of a wall?
I am installing drywall in the new bathroom. The acrylic Tub/Shower unit is typical 30" x 60" with a 70" side wall (one piece). One side is installed against a 2x4 wall like this:
On ...
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Bathtub impersonating waterbed?
Just bought a new house - new to me, but it's from '52. My bathtub looks like it's relatively new, and at first use was great. When we recently used it for a bath, however, it felt like there was ...
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Tub drains slowly unless I hold down the lever
When I put the tub drain lever in the down position, the water drains from the tub but slowly. If I press and hold down on the lever then it drains at regular speed, can this be fixed or does it need ...
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