How to Install a Drop In Whirlpool Bathtub

You are sick and tired of your shower and would like to change to a different kind of bathing aesthetic in your home. What do you do? Buy a drop-in whirlpool bathtub. With a large spacious cavity and massaging jets, this variety of bathtubs is the ultimate luxury item that every homeowner should have. Now, before you go on purchasing and installing an affordable drop-in whirlpool bathtub from a reliable online store such as Simply Bathtubs, you should consider a few things.

The first thing you must know about drop-in whirlpool tubs is that they run pretty large in size. Make certain that the two-person bathtub you want can fit through the door in the first place. Most bathtubs are installed in new homes before the walls and floor are finished so even replacing the shower of the same size can prove to be a problem. If the space isn't adequate but you absolutely don't want to budge on getting the whirlpool bathtub, consider breaking down the surrounding walls to create a larger area. This will involve much renovation preparation but if you are up for it, it should not be a problem.

After you follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to settle and level a tub, you should inspect the plumbing, hot water heaters and floor support. If all these prove to be viable, mark the spots for water and drain holes. Cut the floor for the drainpipe using a reciprocating saw. Because bigger whirlpool and jetted clawfoot tubs will require bigger pipes, cut larger holes into the wall. Install a special whirlpool tube, which is considerably longer than a regular tube. Next, are the more technical and detailed steps. Align the shoe with the drain and screw the chrome ring on but don't fully tighten it because you will eventually put the overflow "T" on the shoe as well. After you match the overflow pipe to the overflow hole on the tub and the "T", cut the overflow pipe to length. Take the shoe off and apply plumber's putty to the retaining ring. Put the shoe back on with the rubber gasket located in between and screw the ring down firmly. When you are done, install the compression nut on the shoe pipe and attach it tightly to the "T". Finally, move the tub back into place and hook up all the appropriate drains and water lines. Plug in the tub and turn it on. Voila, instant satisfaction!