I am having some trouble deciding the proper order to install my tub. Today I have the tub surround framed out for a drop in whirlpool. The room below it is unfinished but is being sheet rocked over the next week. I will not have time to tile my tub surround prior to finishing the sheetrock on the ceiling below. So my concern is what is the best order for finishing this tub knowing I won't have access to the plumbing below in a few days.
Choice 1
1. Rough in Ptrap now
2. Use some type of slip nut to make the connecton from the tub drain pipe to the ptrap later
3. Sheetrock room below (happening anyway)
4. Tile tub surround later
5. Install tub after tub tile is complete
Choice 1 poses a challenge being able to reach the trap but I should be able to crawl under the tub deck framing. See pic below. Note - front access panel under deck wont work because of lighting below so the drain has to be on the back wall of house. I will have a side access panel from my toilet room. This choice concerns me because I am not sure if its a good idea to use some type of slip nut for the drain or if I am supposed to make a permanent connection.
Choice 2
1. Install Tub now (set in Mortar)
2. Use Glue from ptrap to tub drain pipe (permanent connection)
3. Tile later
Choice 2 creates an issue with not knowing the thickness of tile we may use (have not picked it out yet), so not sure how high to set the tub above the plywood deck).
My biggest concern of couse is not having a leaking drain.
What seems to be my best choice of action?
Choice 1
1. Rough in Ptrap now
2. Use some type of slip nut to make the connecton from the tub drain pipe to the ptrap later
3. Sheetrock room below (happening anyway)
4. Tile tub surround later
5. Install tub after tub tile is complete
Choice 1 poses a challenge being able to reach the trap but I should be able to crawl under the tub deck framing. See pic below. Note - front access panel under deck wont work because of lighting below so the drain has to be on the back wall of house. I will have a side access panel from my toilet room. This choice concerns me because I am not sure if its a good idea to use some type of slip nut for the drain or if I am supposed to make a permanent connection.
Choice 2
1. Install Tub now (set in Mortar)
2. Use Glue from ptrap to tub drain pipe (permanent connection)
3. Tile later
Choice 2 creates an issue with not knowing the thickness of tile we may use (have not picked it out yet), so not sure how high to set the tub above the plywood deck).
My biggest concern of couse is not having a leaking drain.
What seems to be my best choice of action?