Questions tagged [bathtub]
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what should we do at the chipped tub rim lip
The new tub rim upturn lip has chipped and cracked a little. To install the wall tiles, which option is better?
Install the tile backboard (is it cement board) in front of the upturned lip and ...
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Cannot figure out how to remove shower handle
I have been having problems with the hot water knob of my shower, whereby the water pressure gets very low, especially after the knob is turned off tight. I am then able to restore the pressure by ...
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Dog Groomer Tub has wall drain up too high for water to drain, how can I fix this?
I am a dog groomer and the building I recently moved in was used as a Beauty Shop. The drain that my bathing tub is supposed to hook up at is located too high. I know the water will not drain uphill. ...
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How do I repair this bathtub drain plug
I don't understand how to get this working. When workibg properly, you rotate a wheel on the frontof the bathtub and the drain plug would rise to drain or fall to plug. Recently somehow it stopped ...
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old american standard bathtub faucet still leaks after replacing 2k-2c cartridge
Just replaced a leaky cold-water faucet cartridge and it still leaks. It's "better" but far from solved.
The rubber on the old 2k-2c cartridge seemed to be pretty deteriorated (practically no longer ...
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How to adjust tub water level with standing waste stopper?
I have an old tub with a standing waste stopper. When the drain is closed, if the water level gets too high, it automatically drains down to a fixed level. That level was 3/4 of the tub depth, until ...
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How should I handle cracked grout in my two bathrooms?
Both bathrooms have cracked grout where the tile meets the tub. They were done by a contractor 2.5 years ago. The second picture shows a crack going away from the tub between tiles.
This bathroom has ...
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How to convert bathtub drain to shower?
I have a 1960's house. I am renovating a bathroom, removing bathtub and putting in shower. I will be using Schluter Kerdi-Shower for conversion.
I would like to know what parts of that iron drain ...
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How can I identify the manufacturer of my walk in bathtub?
I saw another post that said there should be access to the electric panel, but I don’t see anything like that. Is there any other way to find out who made the tub?
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Rust on bathtub feet. Any way to provide support to bathtub without disassembling bath unit?
I have a Bette steel enamel bath similar in shape and dimensions to the one below.
The bath unit is supported by four support feet in the same configuration as the image below. It's set sideways into ...
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Odd Size Tub Drain- 1 3/8" Coarse Thread
I recently removed a drain from my fiberglass tub/shower enclosure. It didn't survive. The problem is that it the older 1 3/8 standard but coarse thread, not fine.
All I can find is fine in that ...
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By how much can I trim back the connectors of 1.5" PVC fittings?
We're installing the drain plumbing for a newly installed tub, and the drain shoe overshoots the tub drain hole. The tub has been mortared in place and can no longer be moved:
A joist limits how far ...
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Tracking Potential Bathtub Leak Without Removing It
I've noticed that the corner of my bathtub gets wet. When a paper towel is placed there, it gets soaked in a short while. There is no large amount of water leaking out though. That spot just gets ...
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Bathtub faucet is not responsive
The bathtub faucet on the cold water side is doing something strange. When I turn the handle, nothing happens until I turn it a little more than half of the way around, then the water comes rushing ...
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Do I need to replace this sub floor after bad tub installation?
I bought this house ~6 months ago and I noticed then that the caulk around this tub was not installed properly. I just barely got around to opening it up and seeing what was underneath and I found ...
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How do I stop water from building up in toilets and bathtubs?
Today, I awoke to water on my bathroom floor. What caused it?
My house has a septic tank and two bathrooms, a master bedroom and guest bathroom.
The guest bathroom had water on the floor, and the ...
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Reattaching Drain Rod to Trip Lever
The trip lever on my bathtub drain has broken. The small loop on the back of the trip lever drain broke off (see picture) and thus can't connect to the rod anymore. Now when I went to purchase a new ...
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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 ...
