Questions tagged [bathtub]
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Replace faucet handles in existing bathtub
I'd like to update the handles for the faucet in an existing soaking tub to something more modern than these knobs. Is it possible without taking out the tub?
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Why did the caulk around my tub develop brown/yellowish spots after only two days and what can be done?
Two days ago we re-caulked our tub using DAP Kwik Seal Ultra and left it undisturbed until today. Unfortunately it developed these brownish yellow spots and I am unsure why. I haven't been able to ...
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How to replace a Jacuzzi bathtub faucet
I have moderate plumbing skills.
What is the procedure for replacing a leaking Jacuzzi bathtub faucet?
Mine is similar to the picture. I DO NOT want to break through the tile to get to the bottom ...
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re-combine shower and tub in master bath
I have separate tub and shower, and the shower plumbing is in the wall that separates the two, and the tub faucet is on the deck (?) of the fiberglass tub.
I am considering doing away with the tub ...
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Moen 1225 cartridge does not stay in place
I recently replaced a Moen 1225 cartridge (for a T8350 Moen faucet). That fixed the leak, but now when I turn on the faucet (by pulling it out) the faucet does not stay at the temperature I put it at....
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Looking for a bathtub door
I'm looking for a stylish glass shower door. Which will be good between frameless and the framed sliding tub door?
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Wiring of jacuzzi bath tub (replacing normal tub)
I bought a "Jacuzzi" brand bath tub - standard size (30x60) with jets - to replace old "normal" tub.
I can do the plumbing/finishing, but not sure about the wiring code requirements.
So far i ...
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Twisted Wall Studs In Tub Surround
I have a new tub that is being installed and then I'm going to tile the tub surround. The problem is that several of the wall studs are either broken, bowed, or twisted pretty bad. What's the best way ...
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Bathtub pump motor - ineffective ground through water pipe?
I opened up the space underneath my bathtub for the first time in this house. The tub is a "spa" style and has a pump motor to circulate water through jets. (I'm in NY / USA).
I noticed that the ...
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Tub to shower conversion plumbing questions
I'm in the middle of a tub to shower conversion but am a complete amateur when it comes to plumbing issues. The tub is out, the walls are open, we have the stand up shower kit bought. But upon looking ...
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Claw foot tub faucet riser problem
Renovating bath and bought new kingston brass faucet with hand-held shower. Room is almost finished and looks better than expected so I decided to purchase the add-on shower riser with diverter so ...
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Can I have a wand installed in tub in addition to a 3-hole faucet?
I have a new tub being installed that takes a deck mounted faucet. I found a faucet I like which is a two handle, 3-hole type. However, it would be nice to have a wand mounted on the deck as well. Is ...
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Waterproof membrane under alcove tub? Tiling the bathroom floor
I’ve completely demoed my bathroom, I’m going to install the alcove tub and then tile the floor. It’s a one story house and it’s a concrete subfloor. My question is: do I apply the waterproof membrane ...
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Can I remove just the upper part of my 1 Piece Acrylic Tub (Walls) and leave the tub in place?
I want to tile the walls in my bath but don't want to remove the one piece acrylic tub. Has anyone ever cut down the tub walls and tiled down to the edge of the existing tub? I anticipate placing a ...
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Accidentally removed grout behind bathtub caulk, necessary to replace?
I got so excited my first time removing caulk that I believe I have removed some grout as well that was behind the caulk.
Of course, I'm most worried about water damage, so is it best to replace the ...
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Can I install a trip lever drain on a new tub that doesn’t currently use one?
I have a brand new tub. How can I tell if I can install a trip style drain? Right now we are just using a plug and the faceplate doesn’t have a lever. I was reading online that these drains aren’t ...
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Should a bathtub be installed on a concrete slab or the subfloor that will be installed over the slab?
I am currently finishing my basement and looking to install a bathtub. I have already decided that I will be using a sub-floor in the basement.
My question is: Should I place the bathtub directly on ...
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Identifying old single handle shower valve/cartride?
Need help identifying the tub/shower faucet valve/cartridge in the pictures below. I shutoff the main and removed EVERYTHING in preparation for replacement at a later date, and realized I never took ...
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Bathtub drain & overflow
Decided to DIY a refinish kit on my tub (it’s a rental and I’m broke); unfortunately, I cannot get the rusty, corroded drain to budge. Tried special tools, tried inserting pliers into the X and using ...
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Slight brown tint when starting cold water from tub faucet?
More specifically, when I haven't used my tub for a couple of days, and I start the water (only the cold) there is initially a bit of brown tint in it, but it rapidly disappears. It's fine if I'm ...
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bath faucet is hot but shower head always turns cold
My shower has a single lever that turns from right (cold) to left (hot). When the lower bath faucet runs the water comes out hot. But the upper showerhead never heats up. If I run the lower faucet ...
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How to effectively patch/recaulk small crevices between bathtub and bathroom tile?
There was some mold growing inside the caulk at one corner of my tub so I cut it out. In doing this I discovered I have a few small gaps in the old caulk I'd like to fill.
I want to practice ...
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How do I remove the connected **plunger** of a bathtub linkage assembly that won't fit through the opening?
I have a trip lever mechanism on my old tub and want to replace it because the water stop lever is faulty and the tub drains and leaks slowly. I removed the cover plate from the overflow opening and ...
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Are bathtub sizes the rough in size or the tub interior size?
I am looking at installing a tub and the sizes are not clear what they are.
For example, the "Amiga" bath gives dimensions 72.0″ L x 36.0″ W x 21.0″ H. Is the 6 feet the size of the rough in, or is ...
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Why does a tub spout leak
Why does a tub spout leak. Brand new combo shower tub valve and tub spout. Will slowly leak over a few days before completely dries out, about a tablespoon. The plumber came back and replaced the ...
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How could I repair the following bathtub chip?
Like a fool, I managed to chip the bathtub in my apartment - what would my best bet be for repairing this, short of replacing the entire tub?
Long story short, I dropped something in the bathtub ...
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Is it wise (or even code-compliant) to cut an access panel for my bathtub drain?
I am installing a replacement bathtub. I've decided that I need to slightly lengthen my overflow pipe, and it would be kind of nice to be able to inspect that area well for leaks, before I put up the ...
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Tub faucet handle will not come off
The right tub faucet handle absolutely will not come off and may have become fused. I've tried a variety of ways and angles with maximum personal force (I'm a large guy) and even bought a faucet ...
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leaky bathtub not sure where the leak is
We had drips from ceiling right below bathtub upstairs. It only happened when the tub was filled with water(even small amount, so probably not overflow issue). I don't see any bathtub crack. What can ...
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How can I repair the damaged coating in my bathtub?
The cat peed in our tub and I poured pure white vinegar in the tub to deodorize. I left about an inch of it in the tub for a couple of days. After I drained it I noticed that the glaze was gone where ...
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slow draining bathtub - is a frozen pipe a possibility?
Our bathtub has recently started draining very slowly (bathtub fills with water during a normal shower and takes a while to completely empty). This problem has coincided with winter, and I'm wondering ...
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How should I shim the feet of a modular tub?
I did the tile in another bath - house built around 1990. Sub floor is in great shape and level(?).
Sterling (Kohler) 'Ensemble' unit. It appears there are 8 'feet' that are a part of the 'grid' ...
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Patch for Tile Sealant Coat
I have a problem with the tiles around the tub in my ~1910 residential apartment building in Washington DC.
At some point the existing tile was coated in some sort of sealant layer, which has ...
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Shower Tub Valve leaking from behind cartridge
I have a Delta shower/tub valve which controls water flow to our tub (with a diverter that can be switched to shower). There is a slow leak from the tub faucet which I am trying to repair. This ...
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Small leak in bathtub valve stem (hot)
I replaced the valve stems in my bathtub yesterday. When screwing in both the cold and diverter stems, they slowly got tighter and tighter as I went (as expected). However, with the hot stem there ...
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What can I use to repair a crack in the plastic layer of a bathtub? [duplicate]
I have a bathtub with a plastic (I think) surface layer which has a small crack in it. The crack is at the bottom, on the inside. Some sort of rusty liquid has now started to ooze out from the crack, ...
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Replacing a washer in a 3 knob tub faucet
I have a leak from the hot handle of a 3 knob tub faucet when the water is running. I am able to turn off the hot water because I have access to the hot water heater but I live in a condo that does ...
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Shower engages immediately instead of using the tub spout
When I turn on my shower the water immediately goes to the shower head and not the tub spout. What's the issue? I put on a new tub spout a while back because the diverter was corroded. It seemed to ...
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Can’t figure out how to remove cartridge of single handle tub faucet
We have a leaking bathtub faucet and need to replace the cartridge but we cant’t figure out how to remove the casing (estachian?) around it. I don’t know the brand or model number. Everything is stuck ...
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Lowering the water pressure in my bathtub spout
I have a small tankless water heater and the flow from my bathtub spout is too strong and the water will not get hot. How can I reduce the flow in just the bathtub spout?
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How do I cover/repair this piece of my bath tub?
See the attached pictures. I'm short on ideas how to cover or replace this piece. I can't afford a full tub replacement right now so that is out of the question. Thanks
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Can I add a pop up drain stopper to this bathtub?
This piece has been missing since we moved in. Bought one from Home Depot and part that screws in was way too big. Does anyone know what kind I would need? When I went back to Home Depot, it looked ...
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How do I replace a tub faucet?
I have a no-name roman faucet on a Jacuzzi type tube. The setup looks like this Moen picture.
So far I have replace the #8 O-Ring, however, it did not stop the leak.
My goal is:
BEST: Replace it ...
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Tub Shoe tight to tub
I have an intermittently leaking tub drain, where it leaks to the ceiling below. Pulling the drain insert, and replacing the putty with fresh putty seems to help for a while.
However, I was never ...
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Can I replace my bathroom's floor tile before replacing the tub?
I am doing a complete upgrade in a bathroom. Money is a huge factor. But, I'd rather hire a contractor to rr the tub surround (currently one piece). I'll do everything else myself.
Can I put a tile ...
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Is a liner required when bedding a tub over plywood?
Is a liner material like roofing paper required when bedding a tub in mortar over plywood? I am concerned the plywood will suck all the moisture out of the mortar too fast and lead to cracking?
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bath tub faucet drip
After shutting off the main water supply (at the end of my driveway) and removing the faucet handle and the spout, the pipe from the spout still drips water after two hours. I was trying to replace ...
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How to remove bathtub drain flange with nubs?
I have a non-standard bathtub drain flange that I'd like to replace (and also clean up the rust) that has a pair of interior nubs. The drain is 1.75 inches in diameter, and the nubs sit about 0.5 ...
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What is the best board to install behind a glue up tub surround?
I would think it would make sense to install a waterproof board like GoBoard or DensShield behind a fiberglass tub surround, but I can’t find an adhesive that specifically states that it is compatible ...
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Exterior wall vapour barrier behind shower install?
There is discussion of vapor barrier behind a shower at this question, and many recommend not to have a vapor barrier behind the backer board if you are using a membrane on top of the backer, as it ...
