Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - create a new bathtub
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mikyel847
08-06-02, 11:08 PM
hello,
i like to remove an old pedestal bath and install a new one
...never done, and i have no idea where i can start.
I really want to try by myself (Considering that I`m single, so will nobody who`ll pressure or opinions but myne...)
Thank You.
i like to remove an old pedestal bath and install a new one
...never done, and i have no idea where i can start.
I really want to try by myself (Considering that I`m single, so will nobody who`ll pressure or opinions but myne...)
Thank You.
Doug Aleshire
08-07-02, 05:43 AM
mikyel847,
I give you an A for ambition but even this would be beyond me after seeing what is involved.
I have designed elegant baths for clients and of those, only one has had a customized bathtub. The Swimming Pool Contractor was called in to perform the services. The process is lengthy and expensive. Virtually, the wood frame is made and 3/4" plywood applied. The rubber liner was installed with a modified Shower base drain to accommodate the new drain stopper assembly. The tiles selected were 1x1 on the botom and sides. A mortar mix, reinforced was installed, all hand formed to meet the customers design and molded to be comfortable. It took 3 coats of this before any tiles were applied.
Once the tiling and grout was installed and set up for 1 week, the application of an epoxy sealer was installed. This was to insure not only a water tight seal but to also provide ease in cleaning. Then it was buffed and polished. So far, after 6 years, no problems to report.
I really don't have any site to help you out with this as it is not considered a DIY project. Others may have more info but think twice about what you want to do versus what other alternatives you could do. I would suggest a standard tub or whirlpool and make a raised platform with steps, nice apron on top. Just a thought.
Good Luck!
I give you an A for ambition but even this would be beyond me after seeing what is involved.
I have designed elegant baths for clients and of those, only one has had a customized bathtub. The Swimming Pool Contractor was called in to perform the services. The process is lengthy and expensive. Virtually, the wood frame is made and 3/4" plywood applied. The rubber liner was installed with a modified Shower base drain to accommodate the new drain stopper assembly. The tiles selected were 1x1 on the botom and sides. A mortar mix, reinforced was installed, all hand formed to meet the customers design and molded to be comfortable. It took 3 coats of this before any tiles were applied.
Once the tiling and grout was installed and set up for 1 week, the application of an epoxy sealer was installed. This was to insure not only a water tight seal but to also provide ease in cleaning. Then it was buffed and polished. So far, after 6 years, no problems to report.
I really don't have any site to help you out with this as it is not considered a DIY project. Others may have more info but think twice about what you want to do versus what other alternatives you could do. I would suggest a standard tub or whirlpool and make a raised platform with steps, nice apron on top. Just a thought.
Good Luck!