hello all. I will be attempting to tear out an old steel tub to install a Kohler Greek soaking tub and have done some research but still have a few questions. First , what is the best approach at removing a steel tub in an alcove? I really can’t see how it’s attached , even when looking under a rear plumbing access panel.
Next, the installation instructions for the kohler tub say to leave 1/16 gap between bottom of outer tub edge and the framing/ tile. It then says that this space is to be filled with silicone. This doesn’t sound like an option that would be sturdy, even with a mortar bed underneath. Am I missing something? I’m confused as to what actually holds the tub in place.
The plumbing/ drain on the new looks straight forward and is nearly an exact match to my existing plumbing so I think I’m good to go in that area. Here is a link to the tubhttps://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-...lic-Soaking-Tub-in-White-K-1490-X-0/100027218
Thanks!
Next, the installation instructions for the kohler tub say to leave 1/16 gap between bottom of outer tub edge and the framing/ tile. It then says that this space is to be filled with silicone. This doesn’t sound like an option that would be sturdy, even with a mortar bed underneath. Am I missing something? I’m confused as to what actually holds the tub in place.
The plumbing/ drain on the new looks straight forward and is nearly an exact match to my existing plumbing so I think I’m good to go in that area. Here is a link to the tubhttps://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-...lic-Soaking-Tub-in-White-K-1490-X-0/100027218
Thanks!