larkinglass
New Member
Hello, I'm installing a RH-drain Sterling Vikrell (Accord) tub and surround in the basement bathroom. Floor is concrete. Cannot raise tub more than an inch or so because of low ceiling - in other words, I don't want to build a deck.
My problem is that the floor is sloped approx 3/8 inches toward the drain and nearly 1/2 inch from the back wall to the front (apron side) of the tub. If I set the tub in mortar and level it the tub apron will be significantly off the floor, especially toward the drain side. I plan to install a ceramic tile flooring which could hide most all of this gap, but is this gap acceptable for the integrity of the tub. I'm worried that if I sit on the edge of the tub it could rock out of the mortar.
Here are the options I've thought of so far:
1) shim the bottom edge of apron
2) trim the legs of the tub slightly (there are no issues with height of drain assembly) and carefully trace and trim the bottom of the apron to conform to the floor to approximate level, then set in mortar
3) pour some kind of floor leveler under the tub space (Henry's?) including to the edge of the apron (worried about chipping of this underlay at edge of the apron, especially since it cannot be used under ceramic tile).
Anyone have suggestions about these options or other ideas I could try?
Many Thanks!
Philip in Maryland
My problem is that the floor is sloped approx 3/8 inches toward the drain and nearly 1/2 inch from the back wall to the front (apron side) of the tub. If I set the tub in mortar and level it the tub apron will be significantly off the floor, especially toward the drain side. I plan to install a ceramic tile flooring which could hide most all of this gap, but is this gap acceptable for the integrity of the tub. I'm worried that if I sit on the edge of the tub it could rock out of the mortar.
Here are the options I've thought of so far:
1) shim the bottom edge of apron
2) trim the legs of the tub slightly (there are no issues with height of drain assembly) and carefully trace and trim the bottom of the apron to conform to the floor to approximate level, then set in mortar
3) pour some kind of floor leveler under the tub space (Henry's?) including to the edge of the apron (worried about chipping of this underlay at edge of the apron, especially since it cannot be used under ceramic tile).
Anyone have suggestions about these options or other ideas I could try?
Many Thanks!
Philip in Maryland