Re: Mortar bed for jetted tub?

Posted by Jim Riehl on September 04, 2002 at 01:52:49:
In response to Re: Mortar bed for jetted tub?
: We're installing a Cielo jetted tub by Whirlpool. The instructions say to "...place a bed of gypsum plaster or cement mortar on the floor..." for the tub to sit on. That's all it says. So, how thick a layer should be put down? And is this a dry mix or wet? : Thanks in advance for any help. : John go to your local building supply store and buy a 40 lb bag of mortar like brickmasons use. mix it in a five gallon bucket with a little water and dump in on the floor beneath where you're going to set the tub. spread it around a little and make sure the bottom of the tub will set nicely into the mortar (on bigger tubs you might have to use two bags). i wouldn't recommend the plaster as it is too brittle and will tend to break up and get loose under the tub with use.

Posted by Jim Riehl on September 04, 2002 at 01:52:49:

In response to Re: Mortar bed for jetted tub?

: We're installing a Cielo jetted tub by Whirlpool. The instructions say to "...place a bed of gypsum plaster or cement mortar on the floor..." for the tub to sit on. That's all it says. So, how thick a layer should be put down? And is this a dry mix or wet?

: Thanks in advance for any help.

: John

go to your local building supply store and buy a 40 lb bag of mortar like brickmasons use. mix it in a five gallon bucket with a little water and dump in on the floor beneath where you're going to set the tub. spread it around a little and make sure the bottom of the tub will set nicely into the mortar (on bigger tubs you might have to use two bags). i wouldn't recommend the plaster as it is too brittle and will tend to break up and get loose under the tub with use.

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