I agree with MrAna811, I installed my spa 15 years ago but used lots of tubes of silcone stuff instead of cement. It costs more, but gives a better bond between the surfaces,good support, doesn't crack and crumble and is still in place. :)
1. You can see that there is clear coat plastic in the tub for the "stomping". 2. This looks to be in the top-out phase of construction and most likely track home construction(fast, deadlines, etc.) if not definitely new ground up project. 3. You will never know someone was mixing concrete in the garage when this project is over. they did everything they were suppose to. now just protect with some card board and plastic. Good job on the install guys.
I spoke with several Spa makers, they all recommended using mortar or fine concrete. Every maker was against using foam. One of Kohler customer reps said my Whirlpool tub would not be under warranty with foam. Lays plastic between concrete & tub to be able to remove for repair. If u have the ability to bold down the tub all way around that be fine in place of cement, but few tubs have that ability to do so. A tub expands when filling but expansion depends on quality of tub walls.
Key issues down the track : 1. Rotting timber- untreated timber used, no waterproofing membrane or tile installed underneath the tub. You always rely on physical barriers first and chemical (silicon in this instance) second/combination 2. Thin Plastic cover does not stop grains of sand & small rock under boots to destroy new the polished surface especially acrylic one. Cleaning difficulties later on. Use of smooth grout mixed to firm paste is the way to go. Better option to use galvanised steel frame with adjustable legs. In this instance cost/time vs future longevity of the product and your bath overall.
Ah yes, maybe protection should have been used before stomping in the tub. But hey, I didn't see any of you guys grumbling about it making a video on how to install a tub. Maybe just take what ever you can that is positive, and not be so critical of others trying to put something out there to help other people. There is not a lot out there on this subject. Thanks for making the video guys. I was looking for information on how to build the support around the tub. This was helpful to look at.
Lmao. Some people really do come from the shallow end of the gene pool. All the comments about him stomping in the tub getting it dirty and some saying they added plastic AFTER he got it dirty. Hey geniuses, the plastic in the tub is put there by the manufacturer to protect the tub in shipping and during installation. The plastic was there the whole time! And all the stomping freaks, this tub is made of hard plastic reinforced with thick fiberglass, it can take a beating. Those that don't work in the construction business and have no clue how it's done probably shouldn't make comments. They say it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do it. I dunno, it might with some of you here because you obviously lack even basic construction knowledge.
I install these add Im a mason and the mortar was WAY TO THICK . Like laying a block tub should just slowly settles in Add we DONT use mortar Use structolite!!! base plaster
Maybe things have changed but the installation manual that came with my Jason 2 person jacuzzi says a dry mortar mix. You don't want the tub squishing the mortar out. Its to hold the weight of the entire thing. If it settles too low, then the weight ends up at the rim on the wooden surround. That's no bueno.
WOW THEM CATS ARE ON SOME SERIOUS HARDCORE DRUGS!! ALL I COULD DO WAS LAUGH MY A-- OFF!! I COULD NOT BELEAVE HE STEPS IN THE TUB AND CALLED IT GOOD!! THEN HE STARTED TALKING ABOUT TILE MATCHING UP AND I HAD TO TURN IT OFF MY RIBS ARE KILLING ME (LMFAO)!!!!😅
Thanks for the video. I have a quick question. Did you silicone the timber block spacer feet under the tub or slide them into the mud etc whilst it was setting ?.
This little ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
I cannot believe they think the best way to level and place is for that man to get in and stomp that bathtub with boots on! If they were working for me, they would have just been fired!!!!!!!
Maybe you should learn construction work before making comments. First, the bottom inside of the tub is covered in thick plastic to protect it from scratching. Second, they are laying a dry mortar bed so the tub will sit flat, solid, and stable. Dry Mortar, unlike wet mortar that flows like wet cement, doesn't flow. You have to use some force to get the tub in place and sitting right. You can't do this first because the mortar bed needs to contour to the shape of the tub. And lastly, the tub is made of plastic reinforced with thick fiberglass. It can take a beating. After 8 years I hope you learned something. If not I hope you don't do your own remodeling.
The wooden frame is already level and they're just stomping the tub to the wood where it will rest. They're not as heavy as you, so sitting in the tub won't push it through setting cement, they need to apply force.
I have a drop in bathtub much like this one but I've noticed when water gets on the tile it leaks down into the Canlite in my downstairs bathroom any suggestions?
before i would have caulked that i would have fulled it with water and also i would have used concert board and framed it with a chance to move it abit framed liked this you got problems some hard to a good carpenter sorry if you doint like my comment but its true
How come some people make these videos and do not explain what they are doing and why they are doing it? People with cameras and a youtube channel. ( Shake my head)
If you fill it with water the mortar is too thick. It needs the time to cure without instructions. Of you fill it with water it will lower the mortar this creating a gap when empty insuring the mortar will bust/break prematurely.
OMG!!! THE 1ST 3MINS IS THEM MIXING CEMENT AND POSITIONING IT... DUHHH... THEN PLACING THE BATH AND SELANING THE EDGES WITH SEALANT WITHOUT FILLING THE BATH 1ST TO EXPOSE THE OPEN LEAK AREAS. THIS IS A BAD FITMENT THAT WILL LEAK. A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT TO INSTALL A SPLASHBATH. THANKS SPLASHBATHS,COM. LOLOL!!!!
The stomping was to get the rim to set against the top of the frame. Thus leveling the tub (presuming the wooden surround is in fact level). The bottom is supported by the dry mortar mix.
@@hallnoats4ever its not cemented really. The mortar is mixed so dry that its unlikely it will stick to the tub, and it won't stick to the subflooring because of the mat they laid down. Sure. It'll be a big 90 lb lump to lug out of thwere, but not that big of a deal really.
Gaaaahhhh... Get those sandy clod hoppers out of that tub... I saw no protection on it at all against grit and scratches from everything you just did there...
This is supposed to be an informative video showing how to install a drop in tub??? You explained NOTHING. Now your viewers have NO CLUE why you did the things you did. If you are going to make How To videos trying telling your viewers "How To" do these things while you are doing them!!!
I agree with MrAna811, I installed my spa 15 years ago but used lots of tubes of silcone stuff instead of cement. It costs more, but gives a better bond between the surfaces,good support, doesn't crack and crumble and is still in place. :)
thanks for 5 minutes of mixing mortar, very informative. And stomping on the tub with dirty boots really gets my mojo workin.
lmao
1. You can see that there is clear coat plastic in the tub for the "stomping".
2. This looks to be in the top-out phase of construction and most likely track home construction(fast, deadlines, etc.) if not definitely new ground up project.
3. You will never know someone was mixing concrete in the garage when this project is over.
they did everything they were suppose to.
now just protect with some card board and plastic.
Good job on the install guys.
You're a racist.
Yep F'ing racist!
I spoke with several Spa makers, they all recommended using mortar or fine concrete. Every maker was against using foam. One of Kohler customer reps said my Whirlpool tub would not be under warranty with foam. Lays plastic between concrete & tub to be able to remove for repair. If u have the ability to bold down the tub all way around that be fine in place of cement, but few tubs have that ability to do so. A tub expands when filling but expansion depends on quality of tub walls.
Key issues down the track :
1. Rotting timber- untreated timber used, no waterproofing membrane or tile installed underneath the tub.
You always rely on physical barriers first and chemical (silicon in this instance) second/combination
2. Thin Plastic cover does not stop grains of sand & small rock under boots to destroy new the polished surface especially acrylic one. Cleaning difficulties later on.
Use of smooth grout mixed to firm paste is the way to go. Better option to use galvanised steel frame with adjustable legs.
In this instance cost/time vs future longevity of the product and your bath overall.
Nice work, Build it Like You Own It
after watching this vid it gives me a better sense of mind of what to do with this tub of mine thanks
Ah yes, maybe protection should have been used before stomping in the tub. But hey, I didn't see any of you guys grumbling about it making a video on how to install a tub. Maybe just take what ever you can that is positive, and not be so critical of others trying to put something out there to help other people. There is not a lot out there on this subject.
Thanks for making the video guys. I was looking for information on how to build the support around the tub. This was helpful to look at.
They never did make the line even or how to make the line even they could have kicked it on the North side I think
shouldn't you tile the top before setting the tub? especially with oval tubs.
Lmao. Some people really do come from the shallow end of the gene pool. All the comments about him stomping in the tub getting it dirty and some saying they added plastic AFTER he got it dirty. Hey geniuses, the plastic in the tub is put there by the manufacturer to protect the tub in shipping and during installation. The plastic was there the whole time! And all the stomping freaks, this tub is made of hard plastic reinforced with thick fiberglass, it can take a beating. Those that don't work in the construction business and have no clue how it's done probably shouldn't make comments. They say it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do it. I dunno, it might with some of you here because you obviously lack even basic construction knowledge.
Relax, dickhead.
these guys are brutal on that nice tub...send em home
Damn Tyron, take your fricking boots off!
It's a miracle you guys did'n break it up
I install these add Im a mason and the mortar was WAY TO THICK . Like laying a block tub should just slowly settles in Add we DONT use mortar Use structolite!!! base plaster
Maybe things have changed but the installation manual that came with my Jason 2 person jacuzzi says a dry mortar mix. You don't want the tub squishing the mortar out. Its to hold the weight of the entire thing. If it settles too low, then the weight ends up at the rim on the wooden surround. That's no bueno.
When they sat the tub down the water lines got caught in the tubes surrounding the tub. That's the cracking sound I think that's heard.
WOW THEM CATS ARE ON SOME SERIOUS HARDCORE DRUGS!! ALL I COULD DO WAS LAUGH MY A-- OFF!! I COULD NOT BELEAVE HE STEPS IN THE TUB AND CALLED IT GOOD!! THEN HE STARTED TALKING ABOUT TILE MATCHING UP AND I HAD TO TURN IT OFF MY RIBS ARE KILLING ME (LMFAO)!!!!😅
Thanks for the video. I have a quick question. Did you silicone the timber block spacer feet under the tub or slide them into the mud etc whilst it was setting ?.
Haha, don't mind us, just mixing our mud and washing our tools into that concrete floor drain
This little ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Lol the most replayed segment is them hitting the coupling on the frame. Way to crack a seam boys!
I cannot believe they think the best way to level and place is for that man to get in and stomp that bathtub with boots on! If they were working for me, they would have just been fired!!!!!!!
Maybe you should learn construction work before making comments. First, the bottom inside of the tub is covered in thick plastic to protect it from scratching. Second, they are laying a dry mortar bed so the tub will sit flat, solid, and stable. Dry Mortar, unlike wet mortar that flows like wet cement, doesn't flow. You have to use some force to get the tub in place and sitting right. You can't do this first because the mortar bed needs to contour to the shape of the tub. And lastly, the tub is made of plastic reinforced with thick fiberglass. It can take a beating. After 8 years I hope you learned something. If not I hope you don't do your own remodeling.
Not any different than your fat ass bouncing on it
MrCougar214 after initially stomping, could you fill it with water to set the shape?
The wooden frame is already level and they're just stomping the tub to the wood where it will rest. They're not as heavy as you, so sitting in the tub won't push it through setting cement, they need to apply force.
ya the tub is always easier when there's no Sheetrock or tile done yet
*shudders*
DOES THAT PUMP USES BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER LINES OR DOES THE HEATER DO THE HOT WATER?
hope he was standing on clear coat protective plastic in that tub or not a very nice way to treat a brand new surface with them dirty boots.
no level?
Hola para que le pones esa alfombra debajo del concreto
And the nice sound when he bash the bathtub into concrete with shoes that are probably sand and tiny pebbles in.Nice way to damage a new bathtub...
Yeap, there is a great chance it can crack! Facepalm...
how to replace it without breaking ewerithing,a ? :D
Esta linda banheira
I have a drop in bathtub much like this one but I've noticed when water gets on the tile it leaks down into the Canlite in my downstairs bathroom any suggestions?
Re-grout the tiles. oh.. 8 years ago comment. never mind ))
Why not just use cheap bathtub legs? Cement and wood framing seems like an awfully tedious and expensive way to install bathtubs
Now jump on it!!!!😂😂
great stuff very helpful. you really seem to know your stuff. all the best
before i would have caulked that i would have fulled it with water and also i would have used concert board and framed it with a chance to move it abit framed liked this you got problems some hard to a good carpenter sorry if you doint like my comment but its true
Looking for someone to build a Whirlpool tub frame
Just get a bigger hammer and beat it, beat it.
talk about cowboys.. may be consider going to a college to learn the trade
Let's pray the owners didn't see this video!!
How come some people make these videos and do not explain what they are doing and why they are doing it? People with cameras and a youtube channel. ( Shake my head)
before i would have caulked that i would have fulled it with water
If you fill it with water the mortar is too thick. It needs the time to cure without instructions. Of you fill it with water it will lower the mortar this creating a gap when empty insuring the mortar will bust/break prematurely.
Is this a joke????
131 people musted have had there jacuzzi stomped during the installation
Why don't you just bust the damn thing
Is this a joke.
Too many errors to mention
bush league!
OMG!!! THE 1ST 3MINS IS THEM MIXING CEMENT AND POSITIONING IT... DUHHH... THEN PLACING THE BATH AND SELANING THE EDGES WITH SEALANT WITHOUT FILLING THE BATH 1ST TO EXPOSE THE OPEN LEAK AREAS. THIS IS A BAD FITMENT THAT WILL LEAK. A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT TO INSTALL A SPLASHBATH. THANKS SPLASHBATHS,COM. LOLOL!!!!
Anyone reading and watching this. Please get someone in that isn't these people. What a joke
Believing on boots stomp make the level set up is enough to dislike this video
Auzie Ali how would you remove the tub if it is now cemented in place
The stomping was to get the rim to set against the top of the frame. Thus leveling the tub (presuming the wooden surround is in fact level). The bottom is supported by the dry mortar mix.
@@hallnoats4ever its not cemented really. The mortar is mixed so dry that its unlikely it will stick to the tub, and it won't stick to the subflooring because of the mat they laid down. Sure. It'll be a big 90 lb lump to lug out of thwere, but not that big of a deal really.
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This is one of the worst installations I've ever seen..
Haters if you know no how to do it . what are you doing here . you guys need Jesus
The mortar is going to eat away the osb...
Gaaaahhhh... Get those sandy clod hoppers out of that tub... I saw no protection on it at all against grit and scratches from everything you just did there...
I did
at around 6:00 theres plastic
at around 6:00 theres plastic
Cowboys at work 😡
This is supposed to be an informative video showing how to install a drop in tub??? You explained NOTHING. Now your viewers have NO CLUE why you did the things you did. If you are going to make How To videos trying telling your viewers "How To" do these things while you are doing them!!!