Where should grab bars be placed in a tub?
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Where should grab bars be placed in a tub?
For tub/shower combinations, grab bars should be installed on the back wall and control wall of the shower. The ADA recommends that two bars be installed on the back wall, one 8 to 10 inches from the rim of the tub and the other parallel to it 33 to 36 inches from the base of the tub.
How do you reinforce walls for grab bars?
Whole areas or walls can be reinforced as well. This is done by applying heavy plywood over a large area of studs to provide a base for the installation of grab bars in the future.
What is a tub flange?
The flange is meant to collect moisture, which gravity draws down the wall, and prevent it from ending up in the wall cavity. A properly built enclosure will have a moisture barrier or roofing felt or plastic sheeting drape over this flange before the wall material is installed.
How do I stop my freestanding tub from moving?
Carefully set the tub back into position and adjust the tub feet as necessary until level. Once level, apply a generous bead of silicone on the bottom of the feet. This will prevent the tub from shifting after installation.
How do you support an acrylic bathtub?
An acrylic tub is not self-supporting, which means it must be supported along its entire bottom with mortar or grout. It should go without saying that the floor should be solidly constructed to support the weight of the tub, water and the person using it.
How much support does a bathtub need?
In general, unless there is something wrong with the joist spacing or the wood has rotted, the framing in most houses should be able to support a standard size cast iron tub with no problem. A standard size is approximately 32 inches wide by 60 inches long.
Do I need to reinforce my floor for a bathtub?
Traditionally bathroom floors are built to withstand the pressure of an average bathtub (full), but in some cases the floor can be weak, or if you are looking at getting a larger tub, you might need to look into reinforcing the flooring.
