Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 15 hours ago, Dingo said: Drill a new drain Kinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Tip # 2 Fill the tub with water when you caulk around the edge that meets tile. Leave water in for 24 hours ,then drain This will prevent caulking from ever cracking. Tip # 1 Was use a level when setting tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, redstripe said: Tip # 2 Fill the tub with water when you caulk around the edge that meets tile. Leave water in for 24 hours ,then drain This will prevent caulking from ever cracking. Tip # 1 Was use a level when setting tub. putting this weight wont fix it unless it is too much foam. which might work a little if thats the case im going to finish the rest of the shack and then go back in take the tub apart. tub wont be damaged but i might need new tile so ill lose $125 or so. i can do it all from youtube if i really research before i start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: The Kolzig plumbing company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 i could cut a hole in the side of the tub. then just put up some plastic trim after to cover the hole. but that would only work if it was the foam causing the hump. if i cut it and their is no foam pushing there i lose the tub about $450 value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 here's a pic of the sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 i need one of those snake cameras to see whats going on under there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTGAMBLE Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, mikeman said: here's a pic of the sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 minute ago, KingKolzig said: i need one of those snake cameras to see whats going on under there Have you proudly shown your mom the finished bathroom yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 51 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: They have these things called a shut off valve. Makes the job much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 minute ago, mikeman said: Have you proudly shown your mom the finished bathroom yet? she took it well. i told her likely $700 mistake if i dont do something dumb like cut into the tub or the side of the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just now, KingKolzig said: she took it well. i told her likely $700 mistake if i dont do something dumb like cut into the tub or the side of the house i dont understand what the big deal is - tear it out and all you've really ruined are tiles right? that's not that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 yes i could tear it out without damaging it. but its not guaranteed i get it right the 2nd time and then i wont have a shower for a few days which sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 buried by a $3 can of foam Yes, expanding spray foam can be used under a bathtub. It can reduce coldness and flex in an existing install, but an improper application can result in additional problems. It's important to understand that the tried-and-true best practice for preventing flex in a newly installed bathtub is with a mortar slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, KingKolzig said: yes i could tear it out without damaging it. but its not guaranteed i get it right the 2nd time and then i wont have a shower for a few days which sucks Why couldn't you level it properly if you were careful and prepped everything? How are you supposed to level it, does it have feet you adjust or are you supposed to shim it - or maybe just level the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Your mom can do this to you in the yard while your shower is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 mikem i sprayed too much expanding foam under it. it was level then over like 36 hours the foam kept expanding and pushed up on the bottom of the tub uneven i have to clear out the extra foam but no way to do it easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Bathfitter.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothing but winners Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, KingKolzig said: putting this weight wont fix it unless it is too much foam. which might work a little if thats the case im going to finish the rest of the shack and then go back in take the tub apart. tub wont be damaged but i might need new tile so ill lose $125 or so. i can do it all from youtube if i really research before i start Clogz fuck the bathtub close it off and condemn it....... 10 bucks a month you can shower and local planet fitness....here is the address pal... 50 Pleasant St Dracut, MA 01826 United States Get Directions (978) 710-4074 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 6 hours with all that weight on it im almost certain it got better. water still flows the other way but it feels more even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 i put all that weight back. its a lot should i leave it overnight? could i do damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 Get this shit squared away before football starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKolzig Posted June 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 leaving it on overnight. its about 225 lbs id say taking a chance a little but it needs to go down some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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