Replacing an old bathtub: dismantling and installation. Replacing a bathtub with your own hands: tips and recommendations Let's start with an audit
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Today, bathtubs made from lighter materials with excellent strength properties have appeared on the market. During the replacement process you will need to dismantle old bath.
Dismantling "piece by piece"
The removed bathtub must be taken out of the room, but this is not always possible to do through a narrow doorway. The problem of dismantling can only be solved by cutting the bathtub into pieces. About this in our video.
Replacing with an acrylic bathtub
The old bathtub was successfully dismantled and preparatory work and the time has come to install a new bathtub. You can install a new cast iron or metal bathtub. It’s just that acrylic bathtubs are in demand among most consumers today. Therefore, we recommend watching a video about replacing a bathtub with your own hands with a modern acrylic model.
Restoration instead of replacement
If you don't want to shoot old bath and install a new one, look next video. You can make a snow-white one from an old ugly bathtub smooth surface bath For this you will need high-quality cleaning old product from dirt and grease. Roughen the cleaned surface sandpaper, remove sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner and rinse with water. Close all openings. After which you can start restoration.
You can replace the bathtub yourself by simply installing it in the old one acrylic liner. This replacement method allows you to extend the life of old plumbing by another 15 years without dismantling. Watch the video to learn how to properly install the liner.
If you need to replace a bathtub in an apartment, then contact Yudu contractors working in Moscow. Qualified craftsmen with experience will be able to professionally replace old plumbing fixtures with new ones. The performers are ready to take on work of any complexity and perform it efficiently. Bathtub replacement will be done carefully.
Bathtub replacement prices
The cost of plumbers' services is negotiable. Replacement price plumbing equipment depends on the list of work performed. If you want to find out the exact price of services or get advice, then ask all your questions to the master online.
Selected master at an affordable price:
- Removing an old bathtub
- Install a new bathtub in the apartment
- Install new drainage elements
- Aligns with the level of the leg
- Connect the product to the pipes
- Install the mixer
Time required to replace a plumbing product
Replacing plumbing equipment is a labor-intensive process, but Yudu craftsmen will cope with the task quickly. Masters will be able to change any bathtub in the most as soon as possible. The work will be guaranteed.
Qualified plumbers will replace:
- Steel bath
- Acrylic bath
- Cast iron bath
- Hydromassage equipment
How to order plumbing replacement services?
Call a professional plumber by filling out the order form on the website via the Internet, or order services through mobile app. You can also order the help of a specialist who can change any bathtub by calling the numbers listed on the website.
Experienced specialists:
- Offer quality service at a convenient time
- They will arrive at any address at the appointed time
- Will carry out work of any complexity inexpensively
All plumbing work will be performed to a high standard professional level. Verified and reliable plumbers with many positive feedback, they will come on the day of your call and change the bathtub.
Replacing a bathroom with your own hands is quite a labor-intensive process. Therefore, an assistant is required during installation. When installing a plumbing system, you need to be careful and careful, since installation is done almost by touch.
Choosing a bath
A cast iron bathtub is reliable and durable. The disadvantages of a cast iron bathtub are that the bathtub is heavy and it is very difficult to install such a bathtub. Also, a cast iron bathtub takes a long time to heat up and quickly releases heat.
Steel bath – The strength is the same as a cast iron bathtub, but it is lighter. It warms up quickly, but just like a cast iron bathtub, it quickly releases heat. The enamel may chip from impacts. The installation of such a bathtub is simple - the legs are inserted into special grooves, fixed with metal wedges, the bathtub is attached to the legs - and that’s it, the assembly is ready.
Steel bath
— Acrylic bath– light, with various designs. Heats up quickly and retains heat for a long time, because... Plastic does not conduct heat well. An acrylic bathtub is easy to install - using special system fastenings. The disadvantage of an acrylic bath is sensitivity to mechanical damage and aggressive detergents.
Acrylic bath
Required tools and materials:
- — Rule;
- — Fork key;
- — Rubber hammer;
- — Screwdriver;
- — Pliers;
- — Chisel;
- — Crowbar;
- - Silicone sealant;
- — “rag” electrical tape;
- — Polyurethane foam.
Removing an old bathtub
During dismantling, it may be difficult to disconnect the old cast iron drain; it must be cut out. The plastic drain breaks, the legs are knocked out, the bathtub must be tilted and removed. The sewer pipe needs to be cleaned and wiped, a corrugation is installed there, all joints must be coated with sealant.
Video: how to dismantle an old bathtub
Installing a new bath
Before installation, it is necessary to prepare a durable level base. If during dismantling flooring damaged - the floor needs to be leveled. Done if necessary cement strainer and the tiles are laid.
Features of installing a cast iron bathtub
Because of heavy weight, a cast iron bathtub requires support in the form of legs that are attached to the bottom of the bathtub. Modern legs cast iron bathtubs are fixed threaded connection and a nut. The height of the legs can be adjusted using a wrench.
Installation of siphon and overflow
After the bathtub is installed, it is necessary to install a siphon and overflow. The siphon is assembled from the parts included in the kit, after which it is installed in the drain and secured with a nut. The overflow tube is attached to the overflow, also using a nut. The siphon is connected to the sewer riser using a rubber cuff. The corrugated siphon pipe is formed in such a way that the possibility of blockages is eliminated; bending should be minimal.
Video: assembly and installation of a bath siphon
Installation of an acrylic bathtub
The difference between an acrylic bathtub and a steel and cast iron bathtub is that the acrylic light bath. The bathtub body is less durable and can easily be damaged during installation.
That's why acrylic bathtubs installed on a rigid frame. To install the frame to the bottom of the bathtub, mark the attachment points to the bottom with self-tapping screws. Holes are carefully drilled in these places. The required depth of the holes is indicated in the documents for the bathtub.
Video: installation of an acrylic bathtub
After the holes are drilled, the support rails are secured to the bottom with self-tapping screws. In order for the bathtub to stand more securely and firmly, it must be attached to the walls using special fasteners.
The bathtub is installed on the brackets, the height of the legs is adjusted, and the seams between the bathtub and the walls are sealed.
Checking the work done
Replacing a bathtub yourself is not a difficult process even for those who have never encountered such work; the main thing is to take into account all the intricacies of installing bathtubs from different materials.
Most often the old ones are replaced cast iron baths And steel baths, less often acrylic, since they are the most modern.
Let's take a step-by-step look at how to change an old bathroom and what you need to do it.
1) Choosing a bath
First, you need to decide which bathtub you want to replace. You can read how to choose a bath in. The most common types of baths:
- Cast iron. Traditional baths of the Soviet era. Currently, from a design point of view, modern cast iron baths have nothing in common with Soviet ones. Main disadvantage— cast iron absorbs a lot of heat from the water, as well as the weight of the bath and the complexity of installation.
- Steel. Lighter and easier to install. The disadvantages include the fact that the bathtub does not retain heat very well, as well as the susceptibility of the coating to scratches and chips.
— Acrylic (plastic). Acrylic is a very strong material. The bathtub, in turn, is strong, warm, and the paint does not deteriorate. These baths are various forms and flowers, therefore they are the most popular at present. We recommend choosing acrylic bathtubs.
2) Dismantling the old bathtub
Dismantling must be done using a dismantling tool: crowbar, chisel, hammer, screwdriver.
If the bathtub is attached to the side with tiles, the tiles must be chipped using a hammer and chisel.
The final step is to remove the bathtub legs from the floor covering. At best, you need to knock out the fasteners. In the worst case, you will have to knock out the legs from the concrete floor with a crowbar.
3) Preparing the floor for installing a new bathtub
It is necessary to completely clean the coating and level it. If you wish, you can tile the floor. We have already written about how to lay tiles in the bathroom.
After the tiles have dried, you can begin to final stage— assembly and installation of a new bathtub.
4) Assembly and installation of a new bathtub
— Assembling the bathtub frame / screwing the legs to the bathtub. Depending on what type of bathtub you have chosen, you need to assemble the frame (acrylic bathtubs) or screw the legs (steel and cast iron bathtubs).
— Installation of outlet connection and Installation of drain-overflow. Comes with the bath drain pipes and connections. They must be attached to the bathtub according to the assembly instructions. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the connections must be tightened tightly, but at the same time do not overdo it so as not to break the thread.
— Bath installation. It is necessary to install the bathtub in place, level the slope of the bathtub by adjusting the legs.
— Checking the bath. Turn on the water, increasing the water pressure little by little to check the tightness of the connections.
— Screen installation. The screen should only be installed when you have ensured that all connections are waterproof.
As an example, we suggest watching the video: how to change a bathtub with your own hands
In this world, as we know, nothing lasts forever. The bath is no exception. Over time she loses her appearance, deteriorates, the enamel cracks, and chips appear.
So, the question arose about replacing the bathtub after renovating the bathroom. Where to begin? You should immediately make sure that the new bathtub will fit through the doors of your bathroom. Measure the bathtub and doors, including the entrance doors. Once you are sure that you won’t have to break the joints, you can safely go shopping for a new bathtub.
Be careful when purchasing. Please ensure that the product is not defective. There should be no swelling, cracks or sagging on the enamel coating of the bathtub, as any defect will shorten the service life of the new bathtub. It is very important to pay attention to the mounting supports. They must securely fix the bath to the floor. The bathtub must stand firmly on the floor and not wobble.
After you bought the bathtub and delivered it home, you already realized that you cannot install it alone - you will need an assistant. Any bath is quite heavy.
Procedure for replacing a bathtub
- Bathtub replacement begins with dismantling the old one. Before remove old bathtub, you need to disconnect it from the sewer. To do this, disassemble the drain, siphon and disconnect the hose or pipe from the overflow hole. All processes can be carried out in single-joint wrench. Then, if the bathtub is attached to the floor, you need to release the legs from the fastening - remove the screws. After this, we free the edge of the bathtub, which is embedded in the wall. Be careful! Any damage to the wall is extra work. Final stage– we take out the bathtub from the place where it is installed. Then remove the sealant and you can remove the bathtub from the room.
- Prepare the site by smoothing out any uneven areas and removing construction debris. New bath unpack, unscrew the legs and only then bring it in. Already in the bathroom, place the bathtub on its side and screw the legs. Place the bath in working position should be done carefully so as not to damage the tiles. New bathtubs, including cast iron ones, now have height regulators. With their help it is easy level the bathtub. This will ensure equal load on the legs, the sides will be even, and water will not accumulate in the bathroom.
- Next, you need to connect the bathtub to the sewer hole. If it is cast iron, then a rubber coupling will be required to connect to the siphon. Further flexible pipe or a plastic piece with a diameter of 40 mm. If the pipe has a diameter of 50 mm, then use a 40 to 50 adapter. Be sure to check the connection tightness and sealing.
- To ground the bathtub, you need to extend a grounding wire to it ( yellow color) from the shield. To connect the jacuzzi, use an RCD connection. Place wires only where they will never be flooded.
- Be sure to seal joints between bathtub and wall so that water does not spill onto the floor. If the distance is quite large, then it must first be bricked, and it is best to fill it with polyurethane (industrial) foam. Then do the actual sealing. For this you can use silicone sealant(sanitary silicone). Use it according to the instructions. And don't forget to clean up any drips of sealant that get on the tiles and tub before they harden. Otherwise, it will be impossible to delete them later.