Bathtub Replacment

[Yourpersonalhandyman]

I am in the process of re-modeling my bathroom. I noticed that I would need a new left-hand tub that, for the sake of making the install easier, would have to have the exposed side be an access panel. Can anyone reccommend a manufacturer who sells this type of tub ?

My other option would be to cut out an access panel in my living room, which I would rather not do.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jadnashua]

Some of the manufacturers make aprons for their tubs. Sometimes on these, you need to buy a drop in tub, an optional tiling flange, and the apron. Once you get the tiling flange kit on, you can then treat it like a niche version with an integrated apron. WIth this type, you don't need to usually specifiy left or right, since they are symetrical, you can put the skirt on either side.

 

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[joe4]

Installing bathtub and using pump to discharge water?

How can I install a tub in my basement that has a large sewer drain real close, but don't want to jackhammer out c concrete floor for pea trap?

 

[Terry]

Don't jackhammer, have a concrete saw cutter do it.

No dust, nice clean cuts to pour to.

You really do want the p-trap in the ground.
There is nothing worse than falling out of a bathtub that has been raised to fit an above ground trap.

The trap will need to be vented to prevent siphoning.

 

[Gary Swart]

Not only do you not want to fall out of a tub that has been raised to accomodate a trap, the whole appearance will be that of a mickey mouse, jack-knife job. Do the job right to begin with and have an installation that will look good forever. I agree with Terry about having the concrete sawed, but actually a small hammer/drill will open the concrete fairly quickly, although not nearly as cleanly as the saw job.

 

[joe4]

couldI just put a pump behind the tub?