I called in a contractor to replace my tub because its broken. He said that he has to move my wall back 9 inches and break up my cement floor and move pipes etc... That does not sound right to me if my tub is really 58 inches why would he have to move it back so far. I know that the tub is not 58 because some of it is behind the dry wall just need a second voice to see if I should get a different contractor. Please Help.
Is there a 58 inch tub???? Is the contractor lying to me.
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Jadnashua
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Are you talking about installing another 60" tub? They're generally available in 6" increments starting at 54" and on up. While it is not uncommon to have to move some drain pipes, often, there's a 'box out' in the floor around the drain that can support moving things some without tearing out much of the floor. AN exception might be if the drain is in the middle and needs to be moved to the end, or vice-versa. But, 9", doesn't sound right without knowing more details.
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No such thing as 58".
It's a 60" tub buried in backer board and tile.
It's a 60" tub buried in backer board and tile.
Jadnashua
Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx
Tubs are sold by the rough-in measurement and a 60" tub is usually less than 60" stud to stud so it can fit into a 60" opening.
