What do I need to install a clawfoot tub?
In most cases, professional installation is the best option. If you want to take the do-it-yourself route, our Installing a Clawfoot Tub article covers the basics of the installation process. As for necessary clawfoot tub fixtures, you’ll need a faucet with a mounting style that matches your tub drillings (see our Clawfoot Tub Faucets article), and a supply line that matches your rough in and faucet configuration (see Shopping for a Clawfoot Tub and Fixtures). You’ll also need a clawfoot tub drain (probably a standard 1 1/2 inch, unless you’re installing a vintage tub). If you want to install a shower, then you’ll need a faucet with a diverter, and either a handheld shower head and hose or a clawfoot tub shower enclosure.
