SuperSewist
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It all started when a tile popped off from the wetwall of the tub enclosure - - -
I hope this is the right forum in which to start this thread.
Some background on me:
love to tear things apart. putting them back together is a close second.
not afraid to tear one more thing out, may as well, y'know, after you're this far
I'd rather have a saw than a dishwasher.
Some background on the bath:
current: castiron tub, not level, some deglazing on bottom.
tile surround on 3 sides.
wall hung sink.
standard stool.
c. 1950's construction
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Since the bathtub wasn't level, the plywood in front was pretty bad off - came off in individula ply-sheets. The lower half of the tub's wet wall pretty much fell off into my lap. Sheetrock under tile, evidence of black fuzzy patches - small and light but frequent. Toilet in excellent shape. Sink in good shape.
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plan A: replace tub with a mid-range soaker with jets, not too fancy, not freestanding. Keep toilet & sink, new vinyl floor, remove & re-tile the entire surround. Re-do whatever walls need it (probably just a bit around the tub) and probably re-do the ceiling. Maybe move the 15" linen closet from the right side of the tub to the left (ext wall) so I can have two shower heads. Planning about 2-3 months so I can change my mind at least 3 times.
QUESTION 1. LEVEL THE FLOOR.
The tub isn't level, and the floor isn't level under it either. A lot! about 1/4" per foot from the door (inside/hall) to the back wall (exterior). But more of the slope is it the back half, not so much closer to the door. The 3/4" plywood did not go under the tub; the tub sits on the diagonal flooring. It has all been removed except for the bit around the toilet flange. (my plumber will drill it out later) The floor joists are 10", so that makes the 2x12's, right? They're on 16" centers. Bath is 8' x 9', with the joists running the 9' way. The diagonal flooring is 1x6's.
What method do I use to level the floor? Should the plywood go under the tub? I've read all your posts on what kind of plywood to use, etc. Since I'm using vinyl, not tile, is black roofing underlayment still the product to use between the diagonal floor and the plywood floor? (that's the way it was before)? (been all over jb's tile forums, too)
What other pichers would you like?
-~Carol~-
I hope this is the right forum in which to start this thread.
Some background on me:
love to tear things apart. putting them back together is a close second.
not afraid to tear one more thing out, may as well, y'know, after you're this far
I'd rather have a saw than a dishwasher.
Some background on the bath:
current: castiron tub, not level, some deglazing on bottom.
tile surround on 3 sides.
wall hung sink.
standard stool.
c. 1950's construction
---
Since the bathtub wasn't level, the plywood in front was pretty bad off - came off in individula ply-sheets. The lower half of the tub's wet wall pretty much fell off into my lap. Sheetrock under tile, evidence of black fuzzy patches - small and light but frequent. Toilet in excellent shape. Sink in good shape.
---
plan A: replace tub with a mid-range soaker with jets, not too fancy, not freestanding. Keep toilet & sink, new vinyl floor, remove & re-tile the entire surround. Re-do whatever walls need it (probably just a bit around the tub) and probably re-do the ceiling. Maybe move the 15" linen closet from the right side of the tub to the left (ext wall) so I can have two shower heads. Planning about 2-3 months so I can change my mind at least 3 times.
QUESTION 1. LEVEL THE FLOOR.
The tub isn't level, and the floor isn't level under it either. A lot! about 1/4" per foot from the door (inside/hall) to the back wall (exterior). But more of the slope is it the back half, not so much closer to the door. The 3/4" plywood did not go under the tub; the tub sits on the diagonal flooring. It has all been removed except for the bit around the toilet flange. (my plumber will drill it out later) The floor joists are 10", so that makes the 2x12's, right? They're on 16" centers. Bath is 8' x 9', with the joists running the 9' way. The diagonal flooring is 1x6's.
What method do I use to level the floor? Should the plywood go under the tub? I've read all your posts on what kind of plywood to use, etc. Since I'm using vinyl, not tile, is black roofing underlayment still the product to use between the diagonal floor and the plywood floor? (that's the way it was before)? (been all over jb's tile forums, too)
What other pichers would you like?
-~Carol~-