Installing a whirlpool bathtub
Whirlpool bathtubs are a perennial favorite for new homes and remodeling projects alike . And while not particularly difficult to install, they do involve some procedures uniquely their own. While whirlpool tubs are available as a tub/shower combination, which comprise a fiberglass bathtub with a three- sided shower enclosure , you’ll find the biggest selection is in bathtubs by themselves. Most of the tubs are designed for platform mounting, meaning that they are open and unfinished on all four sides and are installed by placing them into a site- built wooden platform . Some types of tubs also have an optional finished front panel , allowing the tub to be mounted into a three-sided alcove like a conventional bathtub and have the finished panel facing into the room. Platform installation To install a platform- mounted whirlpool tub , you first need to construct the platform. There is no set way of doing this, as sizes, configurations and on-site conditions will vary widely. You’ll nee...