How Do You Install A Walk-In Bathtub?
Installing a walk-in tub gives people with limited access or a fear of slipping a sense of security. With a sealed door entry system as well as safety handles and bars, you can lower the potential for a fall in your bathroom. Installing a walk-in tub requires only a basic knowledge of drywall and plumbing. Analyze the bathroom and make sure there will be enough room to remove the old tub. If there is not enough room, you’ll have to consult with a contractor before continuing. Look for an access hole to the plumbing on the wall of the room directly behind the tub. If no entry exists, you must cut a hole in the wall to gain access. Turn off the water to the house and remove the tub fixtures and external plumbing. Use a pair of channel locks or large adjustable wrench to remove the drain plug from the inside of the tub before using a razor knife to break the caulk seal all the way around the tub. Inspect the layout of piping and drain plug on the new tub. If it does not match that of the
