Questions tagged [bathtub]
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Gap between bathtub and underlayment
The front of our new bathtub is slightly curved, and the underlayment I installed is about 1/4” from the tub on the ends (I should’ve cut better in the first place). Is there something I can fill that ...
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Bad Odor after spraying Bleach
Looking for some advice and help to resolve an issue were having after spraying bleach on the backside of my bathtub. Reason for doing this we had a rat climb up the plumbing and make a mess inside ...
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Is it leaking inside the wall?
Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet, it leaks from the area around the handle. I have very little plumbing knowledge. However, what are the chances that it is leaking ...
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Drywall question... Difficult wall / tub transition
So I'm trying to figure out what the best way to repair the transition area between my tub and the wall. Splashing from the shower has wrecked the wall and trim. I pried the trim away and it's rotted ...
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Bathtub faucet handle won’t turn
our hot water handle barely turns on a Roman style tub deck. With the handle on, the plastic stem driver ends up breaking after a few times turning the handle on and off. After removing the handle ...
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How to fix a small gap in wedi corner?
First time posting here. I’m working on my first bathroom remodel. Unfortunately, I did not notice a small gap forming on the right side. I thought it was going to just be a small constant gap. I’m ...
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Should I choose a left-hand or right-hand drain bathtub if it's right next to the bathroom entry door to avoid rusting hinges? [closed]
I'm hoping to replace the shower in our bathroom with a tub/shower combo to better accommodate our small children and I need some advice about whether I should choose a left-hand drain alcove tub or a ...
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Bath Faucet Diverter Leaks, Faucet Might Be Damaged
My partner and I moved into a new place a few months ago, and we pretty quickly got the impression that the previous tenants weren't big on regular maintenance. One of the issues we found was that the ...
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How can I remove this brass bathtub spout adapter?
I am trying to replace the spout in our bathtub. The original spout itself came off easy enough, but then things got hard. There was an extension tube that took way too much effort to unscrew and once ...
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How concerning is this water in my bathroom?
Water is starting to seep out of the seams of the vinyl in my bathroom floor when stepped on. I also noticed the toilet caulking seems to be separating.
I am not sure exactly where the water is coming ...
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There is a piece of wood caulked to the top of my bathtub. What is going on and what can I do to fix it?
I’m wondering exactly what has been done to my poor tub, and what I can do to fix it. The be previously removed the caulk and replaced it on the bottom of the board, but I didn’t add enough caulk to ...
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Fiberglass tub bottom lip removal
I’m trying to install new tile on my bathroom floor (previously vinyl) without ripping out/damaging the existing tub. I realized however that once I’m done leveling the concrete subfloor and applying ...
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Whirlpool tub never cleaned for a decade [duplicate]
I purchased a condo with an Aker whirlpool tub and it was badly neglected. There is so much mold and mildew buildup. I ran through several cycles with hot water and vinegar and I'm sure the pipes are ...
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What type of caulk and/or sealant for my tub? See image
I have a relatively old tub and tile work in our master bath. I’ve re-caulked it a few times and even did a sealant along one edge, but I think I need to use something stronger. Here’s some pics - let ...
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How can I remove residue left by shower door tracks?
I removed the base track for the shower doors and one side (one side was already removed) from a cheap shower (not ceramic) in my apartment. I got a caulk removal tool and have been using a dissolver ...
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Is it worth completely changing “acceptable” bath vent ducting to avoid reducing from 4” fan to 3” ducting? [closed]
I’m upgrading two adjacent small bathrooms with new exhaust fans. The existing ducts are 3” plastic/flexible. The builder has both 3” ducts terminating, side by side, out of a 5or6” roof vent. The new ...
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Replacing Tub Spout with Diverter, should I be worried about the scratched copper pipe?
The diverter on my tub spout was completely stuck/seized so I'm in the process of replacing it - mostly following this video. The one in the video (and similar ones) had a screw holding it together ...
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How do I fix my bathtub drain plug that's not working?
I've looked online and couldn't figure out exactly what I need to do.
I just moved to a new flat and found out that the bathtub drain plug doesn't work well, so water leaves from the bathtub pretty ...
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Struggling to install a Maxx Direct to Stud Tub Surround
I'm really struggling here and need some advice.
I'm trying to install a Maxx Tub Surround around a tub.
I've cut out the old glue in Surround and cut back the drywall to give me clearance.
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How to fix selector on this combination bath tap/shower setup?
I have a combination tap/shower setup for my bath that looks like this:
The lever in the middle can be rotated left or right to choose between whether the water comes out the tap or out of the ...
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How do I interpret this wiring schematic?
I am getting confused by the wiring schematic. For this Broan 696 bathroom vent fan it has 2 outlet plugins(one for fan, one for light) the fan outlet has black and white wires. The light outlet has a ...
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What is a joystick-style tub faucet handle called?
My tub has a knob:
Twisting it clockwise or counter-clockwise changes the temperature, and pulling it out from the wall controls how strong the flow is.
It is not very ergonomic, especially when ...
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How do I get the water to completely drain from my tub with a drain in the end wall?
I have an old school bathtub where the drain is vertical at the end of the tub instead of flat and in the middle. So the all of the water doesn’t roll down all the way and some of it ends up sitting, ...
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Can I use a claw foot tub w/out attaching feet
recently bought a new claw foot tub. It hadn’t been installed yet, but already feel it is too big. I would like to use it WITHOUT attaching the feet. I would like to just have it sit on the floor on ...
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Will my tub leak without the toe-touch (pop-up) stopper?
I want to remove but not replace my toe touch stopper. I would like to use a strainer that I can remove and clean and then some sort of top when I want to use for bath rather than shower. Does ...
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Tub not draining, despite entire trip drain assembly removed?
A friend of mine flipped the drain in my tub closed, which probably hasn't been done in a decade or more. Unfortunately, flipping it back to open has not allowed the water to drain. I've already ...
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How can I repair a handheld shower head hose that burst?
I'm looking to fix a handheld shower head tube that burst. There is no easy access to replace the entire hose. Luckily the burst happened at the head. I'm hoping that there's a way to cut the hose and ...
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Does anyone know what brand of tub spout this is?
I'm trying to replace a leaking 30-year old tub spout with diverter. The interior has a 1 1/4 inch diameter plastic threaded female insert. Any thoughts on brand, availability appreciated.
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If using glue on shower panels instead of tile, how do you cover and seal the 1/4 inch gap between cement board and tub flange
I know cement board is installed about 1/4 inch above tub flange. The tile will cover gap. But if we aren’t using tile and just using the thin glue on panels?
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What Brand faucet is this?
I have to replace the hot stem but cannot determine the brand/model of this triple bath tub faucet. It was installed about 1992/1993.
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How do I replace this window trim with tile?
I have a window in my bathroom that is inside the shower/tub area, and the shower head basically directly sprays it. The window trim is wood and is warping like crazy so I'm not sure how the previous ...
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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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Can someone identify these shower stems & handles?
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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