jk1791
New Member
Hello all,
I've spent a good amount of time reading on this forum about this topic but have just a couple questions about using mortar under the tub. Over the weekend I found a crack in my tub and removed the existing fiberglass tub and surround. House is built on a concrete slab. No mortar was under the existing tub. This is an alcove install with limited to no access. As I was reading on installing the new tub most people insisted on using mortar under a new tub. It seems that using piles is the most effective way. My question is, are the piles better than just a bed of mortar? If so, how large (diameter/thickness) should these piles be? This will be a 60x30 sterling ensemble vikrell skirted tub.
Thanks in advance
I've spent a good amount of time reading on this forum about this topic but have just a couple questions about using mortar under the tub. Over the weekend I found a crack in my tub and removed the existing fiberglass tub and surround. House is built on a concrete slab. No mortar was under the existing tub. This is an alcove install with limited to no access. As I was reading on installing the new tub most people insisted on using mortar under a new tub. It seems that using piles is the most effective way. My question is, are the piles better than just a bed of mortar? If so, how large (diameter/thickness) should these piles be? This will be a 60x30 sterling ensemble vikrell skirted tub.
Thanks in advance