Leah F.
Member
Hello,
We are getting ready to replace our old tub with a new Kohler Bancroft tub and I have gotten a lot of information about mortar support for the tub floor on this site and I am so thankful for this forum. I have some last remaining questions for your folks' opinions:
1 - After demo we see that the sub-floor has a big square cut from it for the drain. Is it necessary to get mortar coverage in that area? (see pic attached from another person's post that looks like my set up).
2 - Also wondering if the Quikrete mortar mix package instructions for water is good enough or if anyone recommends a different thickness?
3 - How soon after laying (or piling) Quickrete is it safe to start stepping in the tub to do the tiling?
4 - Is it worthwhile to fill the tub with water to help settle the tub?
5 - Our tub does not require a ledger board installation, just screwing the tile flange to the wall, but would it hurt to install the board anyway?
LF
We are getting ready to replace our old tub with a new Kohler Bancroft tub and I have gotten a lot of information about mortar support for the tub floor on this site and I am so thankful for this forum. I have some last remaining questions for your folks' opinions:
1 - After demo we see that the sub-floor has a big square cut from it for the drain. Is it necessary to get mortar coverage in that area? (see pic attached from another person's post that looks like my set up).
2 - Also wondering if the Quikrete mortar mix package instructions for water is good enough or if anyone recommends a different thickness?
3 - How soon after laying (or piling) Quickrete is it safe to start stepping in the tub to do the tiling?
4 - Is it worthwhile to fill the tub with water to help settle the tub?
5 - Our tub does not require a ledger board installation, just screwing the tile flange to the wall, but would it hurt to install the board anyway?
LF
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