OMG! You're brilliant! We are just now in the process of purchasing a house with a non-working jet tube and I've been searching for what we can do about it... I've heard for years how gross they are with the moldy jets and tubes. Thank goodness for people like you who share their ideas! Thank you!!
Came to ask if it's still doing OK in 2023. Thanks for sharing the video, I ordered the material to do this ASAP. I'll FINALLY be done with the stupid tub. 😅
Thank you so much for this! We did it on our tub and it seems to have worked well. I'd been putting off doing anything about the nasty jets because I thought it would be expensive so this was a great find. The one thing we did differently is instead of caulking up the intake valve cover and putting it back, we just got a larger wall-circle thing.
Your comment is interesting. But what do you mean when you said you got a “ bigger wall circle thing” for the intake cover ? Can you explain or tell me where you got it ?
@@lillywhite9743 I just meant one of the same kind of circles that go over where the jets were, but bigger. I think I got it at Home Depot but it's been a year so I don't remember. We did an end up drilling some holes in it for air flow.
Our master bathroom was plagued with a jacuzzi tub but the jet nozzles were broken. We also had concerns about the sanitary condition of the jet system as well and wanted to turn it into a soaker tub. I decided to do a UA-cam search and found this video. The costly alternative of replacing the tub was my incentive to DIY! I followed the steps in the video and it worked like a charm!!! Thank you for a great solution!!!
You are so welcome Byron! I'm really happy that it worked for you. I did mine about 3 1/2 years ago and still no problems. I'm so glad you tried this and appreciate you letting me know! :)
Just completed this project thanks to you ! We hit a couple speed bumps and it’s definitely not as pretty as yours (glue on door shields & caulk is messy) but over all it looks good! And it will definitely work ! So thank you again! You really are a genius and saved us so much money !! Someday we might get a new tub, but for now this is awesome! 😊
After 5 knee surgeries in a row I have been looking at finding a jet tub. Now I stumble on this video and all the comments...Maybe I`ll find an alternative. Thanks, you and the commenters saved me thousands!!!
Oh no I'm so sorry to hear about your knee surgeries! I can imagine a jet tub would be so soothing to you. I believe they make jet simulators, if that would be of interest. I sure hope you can find what you need...somthing both clean and therapeutic. Good luck to you, very sincerely :)
We did this, 10 or so baths in, it has been amazing. No leakage whatsoever. The only advice I'd give is: if you have deep recesses between the edge of the doorstops and the tub, be sure to caulk until the edge is convex. A concave groove will probably collect mold/be hard to clean. The recommended caulk seems to handle multiple layers just fine, though we gave it a few extra days curing time to be sure it had time to finish setting.
Thank you so much! I have been pondering what to do about my disgusting nonworking jacuzzi tub on a budget. This is brilliant! Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for sharing!
Depending on your model, there is a remarkably simpler solution, IF you can unscrew the adjustable spring-loaded jet outlet from the tub housing. You can then take an old one to the hardware store and purchase white plumbing caps with the same threads. The length of the new plug may be longer than your tub inset, but that's easily solved by cutting to shorten the plastic threads on the plug. Then use a high-quality marine sealant (like 3M 5200) generously on the threads and hand tighten. Use masking tape to prevent any excess from the surrounding area.
Thank you so much! Just what I was needing. I found the door knob blockers to0 shallow for my larger jets, but found furniture sliders that I could scrape out the soft side. They had enough depth to work! Couldn't have done it without your video.
How wonderful - that's a clever solution! Sure do appreciate you sharing because it may help someone else with the same challenge. So happy you got it sealed and can enjoy your tub again 😀
I just did this to my jetted tub. I ordered a kit, from the website that you mentioned in the video (I think). The door stop things were cut out . I am waiting on the sealant to dry, then I can use my tub. Thank you for this video, first one that I have seen that makes sense.
Thanks for the video! After seeing estimates to replace the tub with a regular one, I then googled if there were such a thing as jet inserts or covers. I ended up at this UA-cam video and watched it over and over before ordering what I need. I finally did it this week and pleased with the results. I've never used a caulking gun before, so that was a challenge, but the covers came out great. My intake cover didn't come out as good as yours because it's a tan color. I smooth the caulk over the entire cover as much as I could but looks a little tacky. I can live with it though.
Oh wonderful! I'm so glad this video helped! Mine is still going strong years later and I'm so happy I did it. I hope you are too. Thank you for letting me know the video helped :)
Thank you! You are a genius! We just finished and my tub looks perfect! The door shields fit so snug and perfectly in the jets and for the intake we used a white hard plastic furniture slider with the foam pulled out. It had sides so nothing had to be modified. Amazing suggestion! Thank you!
What a great idea.I have the same problem.Bought a house with a non working jet tub.I find it very baffling that there is no such thing as covers for jets and intake,Thank you .
I felt the same way! I'm so happy this helped you with a solution. Mine was desperate and it's still holding strong all these years later. Good luck to you with getting yours sealed off and enjoyable. 🙂
I had always thought I wanted one too...until I ended up "inheriting" this one and saw everything from the other side so to speak. I"m glad it helped you - I hope you can find an alternative :)
You and those who are behind the idea are genius. My pump just burnt for some reason when i attempted cleaning the jet pipes. I no longer want to have it repaired so i searched for different ways how to convert. I applied the suggested steps and it was successful. I also wet vacuum any water residue just to ensure before sealing the jets. Thank you for this. Appreciate it. I can now use my salt bath. A big thank you.
Oh! Nice idea with the wet vac! I don't own one but that would have been a great thing to have had. Thank you for sharing - I'm sure that will help someone else, too! :) Thank you for the kind words also!
Getting those jets out was the hardest part. Wrench made to remove the jets was too big and did not work. I used a scraper that fit in the notches and broke seal first, then a lot of elbow grease using the scraper like a large screwdriver. Channel lock wrench helped a little when I could get a grip on plastic of jet, some of the flanges broke, but who cares...they went into recycle anyway. Waiting for goop to dry now. Oh boy, the end is in sight! 😌
That's wonderful! Thankfully the jets on mine didn't stick out far enough that I had to remove them and could just cover them. So sorry that yours did but it sounds like you got it done like a champ! So happy for you! Thank you for taking the time to write about your adventure!
Thank God for you!!! I used pvc caps but they stick out and never thought of using a dremel to fix it! Im doing exactly what you did!!!! Will keep you posted
Did it tonight. So far so good. They sell flat door stoppers where i am. So i didnt even need the dremel. It is drying now and after we are going to put the caulking. Thanks!!!
@@keithb1978 Yay!! Thanks for thinking to come back and post that - it will help others, too, when they see it worked for more than just me. I'm SO glad all is wonderful for you :D
Fantastic! I think this just may be the quick & easy solution I've been looking for in order to seal up the jets on my old spa tub until we get it replaced. I'm going to give it a try. One thing I have already done was replace my intake with a screw on plug that is used to winterize hot tubs. The threaded part is 1.5 inches in diameter with a rubber seal so it only fits my intake valve and is too big for the jet valves. This seems to work fine but I may end up caulking around it as well. Thanks so much for sharing this helpful information.
I did too and know exactly what you mean. Mine is still going strong - best of luck on your project. If you have time, please let me know how it went for you :)
@@ronayamoore5816 I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this! All of them covered ihe jets on my tub unless you're talking about the plastic ring. Did you get it worked out?
Thank you thank you!! the motor for my jetted tub burned out-and because felt the same way you do about the gunk in the jets wasn't able to clean them out any longer. too expensive to repair, and didn't use it much anyway so no loss-but then tub sprang a leak in the plumbing to jets on back wall of tub!! to fix meant tearing into wall from inside bedroom closet it backs up to to try to find leak and patch-then fix sheetrock, paint, etc--expensive and no guarantee wouldn't leak somewhere else!! so quit using tub! thought about filling jet pipes with self expanding foam, but was told it yellows with age and might not be waterproof from hot water usage. Have tried several different things to try to plug jets to no avail--your solution seems perfect. Heading to Home Depot to get the supplies to do this now. Thanks again!
That is wonderful! I'm so glad it gave you hope and I hope it works as wonderfully for you as it has for me. It's still going strong with no issues, thankfully! Good luck! :)
All I can say is that you are ingenious. What a terrific video. I was searching to find a way to clean my physical jets and intake and ran across this video. I can’t use it and will keep searching. For those who can use this video it is great!
Thank you for this video! We have put off doing this since we purchased our home 3 1/2 years ago. Your way seems so much simpler than the other tutorials that we have found. This is a project that we can actually tackle ourselves!
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’ve been trying to find a way to plug my jets because they gross me out as well! This is the first idea that actually makes sense!
Thank you! Thank you! This will be my project for this coming week on my non-working jetted tub. We tried to have a contractor repair it when we purchased the house but so far it's a no go.
I have been looking for a plumber to repair my jaccuzzi tub for 2 years. Because it is located on the second floor and encased in granite, I have no luck finding someone to touch it. This is a great solution. I have subcribed to your channel and will let you know my outcome. Thank you
Thank you so much - I'm glad you found this helpful. Mine is still going strong and I don't regret it for one second. The main thing is don't rush it and allow each stage to dry the recommended time and it's not going anywhere when all is said and done. I can't wait to hear about your experience :)
I'm so happy I found your video! Long story but I'm in the same position. I have always hated my jetted tub because of the mold and bacteria. Thanks for posting this video!
@@thecozyloft I have one more question for you about plugging up the jetted tub. My motor is broken and I've always hated my jetted tub (all that mold in it). So before I plug up the jets, I want to get the remaining water out from the pipes. Did you do that? If so, how? Wondering if a shop vac would suck out the water from the jets?
@@DR-mq1vn I know what you mean - it's really disgusting. I didn't use mine for a while so I didn't but a shop vac would be perfect to remove at much as possible. Very smart idea! I didn't have one but if I did, I would've done that just to be extra sure. Good luck when you do it. Mine is still holding strong after all these years. :)
We bought a house recently with a jetted tub and I have been looking for a method to seal the jets. So far this one seems like a great idea and I will be giving it a try!!
So excited I found your video! I have the same issue with a non working jacuzzi and it’s nasty. I will try this ASAP! Thank you for taking the time to post this video
I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to leave this sweet note. Please keep me posted how it goes for you. It's been several years now since I did it and it's still holding strong. Good luck on your project! :)
was there a reason you didnt use the marine goop on the intake cap???? and did you use silicone made for water applications, like for aquariums? I want to do something similar to my jacuzzi tub and if this will keep my tub cleaner, I'm all in!
I'm sure the Marine Goop would have been fine in the intake cap holes. No reason to that choice other than it was more what I was used to using. The silicone sealant I used for was kitchen bath and plumbing applications. You are so right - cleaner is much better! It's still holding strong after all these years, too! :)
Interesting! I’m in the process of fully removing the jets and disconnecting the plumping and lemme tell you, it is HARD to remove the plastic plumbing parts from the surface of the bathtub. This would have definitely been easier!!
I don't envy you at all! That is a pain, I know. I hope you got through it all. When you get it done, I know you'll be so happy. Mine is still holding strong after all these years and I am so happy I did it. Good luck!
well I finished my project.... due to the curve of my tub the door shields would not work, so I had to use floor sliders , I just removed the rubber inside part, then I used the slow expansion white foam and sprayed it into every jet hold, I then used the goop glue and glued on the plastic floor sliders, I had issues with this as I found the glue oozing out, maybe I used too much... any whooooo, I let that dry for 2 days and then went back and cleaned up around the caps and used aquarium silicone around the caps to insure a nice tight seal I just finished that up today so I will let that dry for a good week before I partake in a tub soak. Wish me luck!
That is awesome! I'm so glad you figured out a solution since yours was different. If you can, please let us know how it turned out for you - can't wait to hear. Happy soaking!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know you're going to try it. Mine is still holding strong all these years later. Good luck and please let me know how it goes for you! :)
Hi! I'm sorry this is all I have. When I did the process, I was only planning blogging it so I just had photos. Someone asked me if I could make a video of it after the fact. I wish I'd thought to video the process but the thought didn't occur to me. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help any way I can. :)
so i bought a mobile home with a master bathroom whirlpool tub. pretty gross, looks a little out of level and might have been leaking underneath.... plugging the jets is a great idea! but I am probably soon going to tear it out to inspect the flooring below. The nature of some tubs and spas make it difficult or next to impossible to fix some leaks. Even if you had access panels on all sides. The term that comes to mind is "PLANNED OBSALESEANCE" (sp)? The thought of critters up under the tub is enough to make me start over from scratch with new sub floors, standard soaker tub, etc. No pipes under the tub except the drain. Even running all new hot and cold plumbing exposed inside the building on the ceiling. The less reasons to crawl under the building the better! Plus, no more frozen pipes.
Oh wow yes I'd definitely say that would be a reason to do the gutting of all of it. Are you going to do it yourself or hire out for it? Either way, if you wouldn't mind sharing the cost I'd really appreciate it. I realize that may be different depending upon your location but eventually I want to change the soaker tub to a standard tub/shower combo. That will be a ways away from now I'm sure but it doesn't hurt to plan ahead :)
Hello! Excellent video! I had a question about protruding jets. It looks like yours were flush or recessed. Mine stick out a bit. Can I just unscrew them and remove them, do you know?
Thank you so much! Maybe hold one of the door shields up to it and see if that won't work. I thought mine were too until I put the door shield over that housing or whatever you call the plastic piece that trims out the hole where the jet is. Maybe it will surprise you like it did me :)
@@thecozyloft Wish I could share my video with you. Still waiting for it to dry though. I put a final sealant on it today (soap scum, mildew resistance, etc.). Fingers crossed.
@@tyawashington2314 If you can send it to me through Facebook, you can find me at "The Cozy Loft" over there. I'd love to see it. I so hope it works perfect for you, too! :)
I dont have that long to leave the tub to dry. If I try and blast/suck out as much water as I can beforehand with a shop vac do you think that will be good enough and then seal it all up? What's the downside if some water is still left in the lines after its all been sealed.
Hi, we followed your instructions a couple of years ago on our jetted tub. The problem we had is that the caulk around the door jet caps got mold places on it that couldn't be removed without removing the caulk. Honestly, I can't remember if we used the exact caulk that you recommended. Have you had any issues with mold/black spots forming in the caulk? I have removed all the jet covers now and the tub is unusable until I figure out how to put them on again with something that won't mold. I like the idea of using aquarium sealant as suggested in another comment so will look into that.
Hi I'm sorry I'm just seeing this. No, I've not had any trouble at all with mold. It's been holding strong ever since I did it and I've not had to change or redo anything so far. So sorry that yours had mold - hope you can find something that will work. That sealant does sound promising too! All my best
@@Coreexpression I sure hope it does. That's definitely not the desired result. So happy that otherwise it's working for you. I'm grateful to not have had to remodel that room yet. :)
I went on a search to convert my jetted tub and came up empty handed. Thank you for posting this! I do have one question: draining the dirty bathwater "trapped" in the tubing system from the last bath when jets were used - did you somehow drain that water, and if so, how (i.e. rig a siphon)? Thanks!
Hi! I'm so glad it helped! I actually had not used it for months so I assume it had evaporated or was very little. Maybe if this had been in use, a siphon or I wonder if a wet vac could help? Thank you too and good luck if you decide to try this also ! :)
@@dcb720 Absolutely! I have not one single regret from doing mine and I hope you feel exactly the same way when you do it. It's a long process but just stay patient and don't rush it. It's so worth it :) Good luck!
I just came across your video and I love this idea. I have a fully working jetted bathtub but I hate it so much. The jets get so disgusting and moldy that I am so tired of cleaning them constantly. I was trying to figure out how to cover up these jets. This is such a great idea. My jets are able to come fully out so I am able to clean them. Would you recommend taking the whole jet out with the cover on it and putting the door stopper on, or should I leave everything on and just put the door stopper right over it?
I would say if they can be covered without having to remove them, I'd omit that step. Either way would be great though. It's so disgusting in there, I know what you mean!
I love this idea and went out and bought exactly everything you had. So as I’m starting to put the door shields on the jets they didn’t fit flat against the tub. Does your door shields fit flat over the jets or is this why you use the caulking?
Did you remove the jets from the tub. I have a Mirolin spa tub which has about 20 more jets than tub you have. Also the jets stick out so the door stop won’t be flush and you are able to get a screwdriver believe the jet pieces so it won’t be air tight .
Hi, no I'm sorry mine didn't stick out at all and were flush. They would need to be flush for this to work so it sounds like you would have to remove whatever protrudes in order to make it flush. Hope it goes well for you!
Thanks so much for sharing, have been looking into how to do this for 12months plus! Each time I ask about it I am told to replace the whole tub. Struggling to find the door protectors in the UK, all seem to be made of silicone, or rubber. Does anyone have any suggestions re alternative products? I wondered about replacement sink plug, but not sure how they would fair over time, as again seem to made of rubber! Many thanks
This sounds so amazing. I have been trying to decide what to do to be able to use my jetted tub again. Oh it’s gross. I can only take a shower. I’m going to go get my supplies tomorrow and take care of it. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Thank you!
Did you remove the jet nozzles or any part of the nozzle fittings before attaching the vinyl covers? Seems like removing them would give a flatter surface area of the tub wall to adhere to.
No, I attached it to the housing as it was. I’m sure they could have been removed but the way mine was made, it wasn’t necessary. Let me know what you decide to do, if you decide to try it. Best of luck 😃
@@thecozyloft I removed the jets and flange housings to insure a smoother application of the vinyl covers. The jet removal required a special tool I had to order but it was not expensive. The flanges however are a bear to remove. But with help from a friend managed to get them out too. Great video and ideas for the conversion...thanks!
@@doughorwitz3634 That's great information if anyone else wants to do the same. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm really glad you got it converted! Sure do appreciate your time in writing :)
For those wanting to remove the flanges...there are tools you can purchase for specific flanges but they're very expensive. The ones I found cost over $125!!!! So, here's an idea my friend and I came up with that worked! (1) Drill 2 small holes on opposite sides of the flat part of the flange that faces outward and screw in small machine screws so they fit tightly. Don't drive the screws in too far since you don't want them to come in contact with the actual tub; (2) use a screw driver or other tool to provide lots of torque to turn the screws counterclockwise (I used a small adjustable wrench that had a hole on one end to really grab the screw; (3) before turning the flange, put a lot of heat on the flange - I used a portable hair dryer. Leave on for a couple minutes. The heat will soften any silicon or caulk that was applied to the flange prior to installation, and will make breaking the seal much easier. Good luck!
The only issue I had, I had to cut the jets out very carefully. We haven’t used the tub since buying the house. I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m waiting on goop to dry before sealing.
Congratulations on taking the chance. I had completely quit using mine also and decided I had nothing to lose by trying it. I think it just takes patience and having everything needed. Good luck to you :)
The wall shields I've seen are flat on the backside, does yours have a concave surface on the back? The jet usually sticks out a bit from the tub surface, did you have to remove all of the outer jet housing to make the shield flush with the tub surface?
The ones I used were flat also. The jet housing stuck out from the tub but the jets did not. It fit perfectly over it and the shield was attached to the housing with the adhesive. Hope that helps
Yes, I just covered over them as they were. I didn't use it for over a week to allow it time to dry out and then started the process. Hope that helps :)
It should be or I would think that water would mold and just be better overall. I have heard some people say they've used a shop vac to help speed it along
@@victoria-elliott-batman absolutely. I wish I knew of a better way to dry those out but the drier they are, the less likely there would be bacteria or mold, things like that I would assume. I hope it works great for you. Mine are still holding strong and I've done nothing at all additional to them.
Hi! I don't know how you could do a temporary fix on something like this. Maybe someone will see your comment who has more knowledge on that idea than I would. The caulk would be removable but that Marine Goop is made for underwater type applications so it's not meant to be temporary. Of course there maybe a solvent or some type of product that is made to remove it. Not ever having been faced with this problem, I truly don't know. Sorry - I wish I could be of more help because I certainly know how desperate you probably are to fix that. :(
Hi Sara, I'm sure as long as you can put the door shield over them flush that it will be fine. If they stick out where the shield isn't flush, it wouldn't work. Please let me know if you decide to try it and how it goes for you :)
Hello, you are such an inspiration for me to want to try this myself. Question, I am also planning to have my tub resurfaced to a solid white instead of this marble look. Which project should I complete first, the resurfacing or covering of jets?
Hi Rhonda! How sweet of you to say that - thank you! I'm just a homeowner like yourself so I definitely don't know answers on what order to go in. If it were me, I'd get the professional work done first with the resurfacing and then do the jets. Either way would work, I'm guessing, though. I hope that helps and please let me know what you end up doing if you have time :)
Rhonda, I am planning on doing the same thing in the next couple of weeks. May I ask which direction did you do first? I was thinking cap off jets and then refinish the tub and refinish over the jet caps at one time and make it a solid finish. Cathy
@@cathyduffey3248 That's wonderful that you're going to tackle this project! I didn't refinish the tub and only did the jets. I wouldn't have a clue how to help you on that. I just covered the jets and have been using it like this for years. Hope that helps! :)
You have made my day!!! This is by far the best solution I’ve seen for covering jets! You mentioned that you cleaned and dried the jets before covering- how exactly do you dry them? Thank you!!!
what is the best way to clean the jets? my jetted tube has never worked since I bought my house five years ago and they need a good cleaning before I can do this, but don't know what to use to get them clean.
I had the same issue as there was no way that I could figure that out since it wasn't operational. I didn't use the tub for a while so they had plenty of time to dry out and then I did the cover installations. Once those are installed there's no water in or out so I've felt confident using the tub ever since :)
Hoping this finds someone. Anyone ever convert the tub filler faucet into a handheld shower head? I’m trying to utilize the extra water volume/pressure of the jetted tub in a handheld sprayer. Not looking to fill the tub, just have a hand held sprayer with some good pressure to wash dogs.
Im super sensitive to offgassing of smells. Can anyone tell me how long the marine goop smelled when doing this project? The bathroom with tub is in master bedroom so I'm concerned how long it might smell?
Maybe contact the company for that. It would probably have to do with a lot of different factors including ventilation, size of room, size of home, quantity used, etc. The more you could ventilate the room, the better I'm sure. I was actually more sensitive to the silicone than the Goop but we are all different. Good luck to you and I hope you can find the answers :)
Going to be trying this for sure, did you do anything to make sure the lines were drained? I never use my jets so they get so gross and I absolutely hate cleaning this tub as it takes forever. 😒 thank you for posting this video.
I let it sit unused for a couple of weeks I believe it was. Maybe it was longer than that. It took me a while to find a solution so I can't say for sure. And you are so welcome. Sure hope it helps. Mine is still going strong 😀
@@thecozyloft thank you! Hopefully I'll be able to do this some day. Currently the jet tub is the only bath/shower for the house so I may not be able to accomplish this anytime soon.
It should be that any sealant that is meant for underwater applications would work fine here. As long as it will hold the shield to the jet/jet casing underwater long term, you should be good. :) Good luck!
Hi I notice in the video that the Marine Goop is contact adhesive that you have to apply to both surfaces. There is also one that is Marine adhesive which is not contact but still has same properties. Did you in fact use the contact and glue both parts together? Thank you!!
Hi John! Either of them will work, from my understanding. I used the exact one that is in the photo with the door shields which only had to be applied to one surface. Those were not available at the time I made the video so the suggestion I received from a reliable source was that the one I used in the photo, like you said, would have the same properties. As long as the end result is the same type of hold, you could use either of them that you can purchase locally. Since I live in a small town, that can be very limiting at times lol :)
I'm really not sure? I didn't look into replacement options since someone before me had removed the wiring - I didn't trust anything electrical. Maybe you could call a repair company who works on those types of things and see? It would be interesting to know! If you find out anything, please let us know. :) Good luck!
Queen Kesh I was considering replacing my jets but there is no access on the sides and back of the tub as replacement requires access to both the inside and outside. It makes it pretty impossible. The reason I wanted to replace them is one of them cracked and water leaked out of the tub. Like everyone else has said the residual water gets very nasty over time as well so the best option for me is to cover the holes. I suspect you might be able to use a plastic paint that’s available in the spray paint section of Lowe’s or Home Depot. The challenge will be making sure that any overspray at the Jets doesn’t bind up the nozzles that you use to point the water. Good luck and keep us posted.
I'm sorry I just saw this! I'm not sure how to do it but I'm sure there's a way. Basically, just look for hard plastic that you could cut to fit. That should do it. Hope that helps and good luck to you!
Hi! No I didn't paint it. The lighting is better the second filming so it may look like I did but I didn't. I only did the jets. Thanks so much for asking and for watching :)
I used aquarium sealant. Non toxic for fish and plants means nontoxic for my family and is made for underwater conditions. 👍🏻
Awesome find!! Thanks for sharing!!
Did you use the sealant to replace the silicone, the goop, both? Also, which brand did you go with?
OMG! You're brilliant! We are just now in the process of purchasing a house with a non-working jet tube and I've been searching for what we can do about it... I've heard for years how gross they are with the moldy jets and tubes. Thank goodness for people like you who share their ideas! Thank you!!
Aww! I'm so happy to help! It's so disgusting to think about, isn't it? Please let me know how it goes for you. Mine is still holding strong :D
Came to ask if it's still doing OK in 2023. Thanks for sharing the video, I ordered the material to do this ASAP. I'll FINALLY be done with the stupid tub. 😅
Hi! It sure is! Holding strong and I use it daily. Good luck - I hope you have a great experience with it like I am :)
I am going to try this today I have all my peices I listened to this video a thousand times I think I am ready
That is awesome!! I hope the process is going great for you. Mine is still holding strong and I have no regrets whatsoever! :D
This is the first good idea I've seen after looking for a few years on converting my jetted tub. Think It might be my tomorrow project.
I felt the same way! It was a leap of faith for me but It worked like a dream! :) Good luck and please let me know how it turns out for you if you can
I took the leap a year ago and painted my kitchen cabinets. Yikes! Thank God it turned out great!
@@trailbadger2345 That is awesome! And apologies that I just saw this comment. Way to DIY! :)
Thank you so much for this! We did it on our tub and it seems to have worked well. I'd been putting off doing anything about the nasty jets because I thought it would be expensive so this was a great find. The one thing we did differently is instead of caulking up the intake valve cover and putting it back, we just got a larger wall-circle thing.
That is wonderful! I'm so glad you tried it and that it helped. What a great alternative to the intake valve cover, too. SO glad it worked for you :)
Your comment is interesting. But what do you mean when you said you got a “ bigger wall circle thing” for the intake cover ? Can you explain or tell me where you got it ?
@@lillywhite9743 I just meant one of the same kind of circles that go over where the jets were, but bigger. I think I got it at Home Depot but it's been a year so I don't remember. We did an end up drilling some holes in it for air flow.
Our master bathroom was plagued with a jacuzzi tub but the jet nozzles were broken. We also had concerns about the sanitary condition of the jet system as well and wanted to turn it into a soaker tub. I decided to do a UA-cam search and found this video. The costly alternative of replacing the tub was my incentive to DIY! I followed the steps in the video and it worked like a charm!!! Thank you for a great solution!!!
You are so welcome Byron! I'm really happy that it worked for you. I did mine about 3 1/2 years ago and still no problems. I'm so glad you tried this and appreciate you letting me know! :)
You are a queen! I have been trying to look for solutions for 14 years 😖
Awww you are amazing! Thank you for the sweet comment and I hope it works as great for you as it has for me :)
Just completed this project thanks to you ! We hit a couple speed bumps and it’s definitely not as pretty as yours (glue on door shields & caulk is messy) but over all it looks good! And it will definitely work ! So thank you again! You really are a genius and saved us so much money !! Someday we might get a new tub, but for now this is awesome! 😊
I am so glad you found this solution and that it worked for you! YAY! Mine is still holding strong :) Thanks for letting me know!
After 5 knee surgeries in a row I have been looking at finding a jet tub. Now I stumble on this video and all the comments...Maybe I`ll find an alternative. Thanks, you and the commenters saved me thousands!!!
Oh no I'm so sorry to hear about your knee surgeries! I can imagine a jet tub would be so soothing to you. I believe they make jet simulators, if that would be of interest. I sure hope you can find what you need...somthing both clean and therapeutic. Good luck to you, very sincerely :)
Going to try this tomorrow. I haven’t been able to take a bath in so long and I can’t wait to try this!
It's still holding strong for me years later. I'm excited for you to have this experience! I've never regretted it at all! Good luck!! :)
We did this, 10 or so baths in, it has been amazing. No leakage whatsoever. The only advice I'd give is: if you have deep recesses between the edge of the doorstops and the tub, be sure to caulk until the edge is convex. A concave groove will probably collect mold/be hard to clean. The recommended caulk seems to handle multiple layers just fine, though we gave it a few extra days curing time to be sure it had time to finish setting.
Awesome! Thanks for your comment and so glad you tried it and are happy :)
Thank you so much! I have been pondering what to do about my disgusting nonworking jacuzzi tub on a budget. This is brilliant! Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome! It is still hanging strong and I have no regrets. So happy to help you!
Depending on your model, there is a remarkably simpler solution, IF you can unscrew the adjustable spring-loaded jet outlet from the tub housing. You can then take an old one to the hardware store and purchase white plumbing caps with the same threads. The length of the new plug may be longer than your tub inset, but that's easily solved by cutting to shorten the plastic threads on the plug. Then use a high-quality marine sealant (like 3M 5200) generously on the threads and hand tighten. Use masking tape to prevent any excess from the surrounding area.
Thanks for the helpful info M. Cooper! I'm sure it will be helpful to others in this predicament. Sure appreciate you sharing! :)
Awesome suggestion! Any ideas on covering the intake?
@@djcb1 Check to see if the pipe behind the intake screen is the same size as the others. It was on mine so the same fix.
Thank you so much! Just what I was needing. I found the door knob blockers to0 shallow for my larger jets, but found furniture sliders that I could scrape out the soft side. They had enough depth to work! Couldn't have done it without your video.
How wonderful - that's a clever solution! Sure do appreciate you sharing because it may help someone else with the same challenge. So happy you got it sealed and can enjoy your tub again 😀
I just did this to my jetted tub. I ordered a kit, from the website that you mentioned in the video (I think). The door stop things were cut out . I am waiting on the sealant to dry, then I can use my tub. Thank you for this video, first one that I have seen that makes sense.
Hi! You are so welcome! I'm so happy it helped :)
Thanks for the video! After seeing estimates to replace the tub with a regular one, I then googled if there were such a thing as jet inserts or covers. I ended up at this UA-cam video and watched it over and over before ordering what I need. I finally did it this week and pleased with the results. I've never used a caulking gun before, so that was a challenge, but the covers came out great. My intake cover didn't come out as good as yours because it's a tan color. I smooth the caulk over the entire cover as much as I could but looks a little tacky. I can live with it though.
Oh wonderful! I'm so glad this video helped! Mine is still going strong years later and I'm so happy I did it. I hope you are too. Thank you for letting me know the video helped :)
Thank you! You are a genius! We just finished and my tub looks perfect! The door shields fit so snug and perfectly in the jets and for the intake we used a white hard plastic furniture slider with the foam pulled out. It had sides so nothing had to be modified. Amazing suggestion! Thank you!
I'm sorry I missed this comment. So glad you tried it and that it worked for you!! Great idea on the intake cover too. Thanks for letting me know! :)
What a great idea.I have the same problem.Bought a house with a non working jet tub.I find it very baffling that there is no such thing as covers for jets and intake,Thank you .
I felt the same way! I'm so happy this helped you with a solution. Mine was desperate and it's still holding strong all these years later. Good luck to you with getting yours sealed off and enjoyable. 🙂
Ok I only watched because I wanted to do the opposite. I have a soaking tub but would like jets. Glad I came across this before I made a huge mistake.
I had always thought I wanted one too...until I ended up "inheriting" this one and saw everything from the other side so to speak. I"m glad it helped you - I hope you can find an alternative :)
You and those who are behind the idea are genius. My pump just burnt for some reason when i attempted cleaning the jet pipes. I no longer want to have it repaired so i searched for different ways how to convert. I applied the suggested steps and it was successful. I also wet vacuum any water residue just to ensure before sealing the jets. Thank you for this. Appreciate it. I can now use my salt bath. A big thank you.
Oh! Nice idea with the wet vac! I don't own one but that would have been a great thing to have had. Thank you for sharing - I'm sure that will help someone else, too! :) Thank you for the kind words also!
Getting those jets out was the hardest part. Wrench made to remove the jets was too big and did not work. I used a scraper that fit in the notches and broke seal first, then a lot of elbow grease using the scraper like a large screwdriver. Channel lock wrench helped a little when I could get a grip on plastic of jet, some of the flanges broke, but who cares...they went into recycle anyway. Waiting for goop to dry now. Oh boy, the end is in sight! 😌
That's wonderful! Thankfully the jets on mine didn't stick out far enough that I had to remove them and could just cover them. So sorry that yours did but it sounds like you got it done like a champ! So happy for you! Thank you for taking the time to write about your adventure!
Thank God for you!!! I used pvc caps but they stick out and never thought of using a dremel to fix it! Im doing exactly what you did!!!! Will keep you posted
Awww you are so nice. Thank you so much! I'm happy this helped. Yes, I'd love to hear how everything goes for you. All my best! :)
Did it tonight. So far so good. They sell flat door stoppers where i am. So i didnt even need the dremel. It is drying now and after we are going to put the caulking. Thanks!!!
@@keithb1978 AWESOME!!! You're so welcome :D
@@thecozyloft still works great! Just wanted to update you! Thanks again!
@@keithb1978 Yay!! Thanks for thinking to come back and post that - it will help others, too, when they see it worked for more than just me. I'm SO glad all is wonderful for you :D
Fantastic! I think this just may be the quick & easy solution I've been looking for in order to seal up the jets on my old spa tub until we get it replaced. I'm going to give it a try. One thing I have already done was replace my intake with a screw on plug that is used to winterize hot tubs. The threaded part is 1.5 inches in diameter with a rubber seal so it only fits my intake valve and is too big for the jet valves. This seems to work fine but I may end up caulking around it as well. Thanks so much for sharing this helpful information.
You are so welcome! I'm happy you found it useful. Good luck and I hope it works like mine has. It's still holding strong years later :)
I hate my whirlpool and have been looking for a way to convert to a regular tub. I’m going to try this soon!
I did too and know exactly what you mean. Mine is still going strong - best of luck on your project. If you have time, please let me know how it went for you :)
thecozyloft hi, the wall door cap is flat and doesn’t cover the jets. Did you use extra adhesive seal around the edges?
@@ronayamoore5816 I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this! All of them covered ihe jets on my tub unless you're talking about the plastic ring. Did you get it worked out?
Thank you thank you!! the motor for my jetted tub burned out-and because felt the same way you do about the gunk in the jets wasn't able to clean them out any longer. too expensive to repair, and didn't use it much anyway so no loss-but then tub sprang a leak in the plumbing to jets on back wall of tub!! to fix meant tearing into wall from inside bedroom closet it backs up to to try to find leak and patch-then fix sheetrock, paint, etc--expensive and no guarantee wouldn't leak somewhere else!! so quit using tub! thought about filling jet pipes with self expanding foam, but was told it yellows with age and might not be waterproof from hot water usage. Have tried several different things to try to plug jets to no avail--your solution seems perfect. Heading to Home Depot to get the supplies to do this now. Thanks again!
That is wonderful! I'm so glad it gave you hope and I hope it works as wonderfully for you as it has for me. It's still going strong with no issues, thankfully! Good luck! :)
All I can say is that you are ingenious. What a terrific video. I was searching to find a way to clean my physical jets and intake and ran across this video. I can’t use it and will keep searching. For those who can use this video it is great!
Aww I'm sorry it won't work for you but I hope you can find what will. Thank you for your kind words, too! :)
Thank you for this video! We have put off doing this since we purchased our home 3 1/2 years ago. Your way seems so much simpler than the other tutorials that we have found. This is a project that we can actually tackle ourselves!
How did I miss your comment? So sorry about that! I hope it turned out great if you decided to do it :)
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’ve been trying to find a way to plug my jets because they gross me out as well! This is the first idea that actually makes sense!
This is the best way I have found to do the job. I will be trying this over the weekend. Thank you.
You are so welcome! I'm happy it helped - please let me know how it works for you if you have a chance :)
Thank you! Thank you! This will be my project for this coming week on my non-working jetted tub. We tried to have a contractor repair it when we purchased the house but so far it's a no go.
Oh wonderful! I'm so glad it helped. It's still going strong for me with no issues. I appreciate your kind words :)
The best thing I've seen on UA-cam today for my peace when bathing
It has been exactly that for me too! So happy it helped :)
@@thecozyloft Thank you for sharing! Wish I could like a thousand times. Subscribed.
@@vcj8096 Awww that is the best compliment ever! I love knowing that something I did helped someone. That means so much. Thank you :)
I have been looking for a plumber to repair my jaccuzzi tub for 2 years. Because it is located on the second floor and encased in granite, I have no luck finding someone to touch it. This is a great solution. I have subcribed to your channel and will let you know my outcome. Thank you
Thank you so much - I'm glad you found this helpful. Mine is still going strong and I don't regret it for one second. The main thing is don't rush it and allow each stage to dry the recommended time and it's not going anywhere when all is said and done. I can't wait to hear about your experience :)
I'm so happy I found your video! Long story but I'm in the same position. I have always hated my jetted tub because of the mold and bacteria. Thanks for posting this video!
You are so welcome! It's been a few years since I've done this to mine now and it's still holding strong. Good luck!
@@thecozyloft I have one more question for you about plugging up the jetted tub. My motor is broken and I've always hated my jetted tub (all that mold in it). So before I plug up the jets, I want to get the remaining water out from the pipes. Did you do that? If so, how? Wondering if a shop vac would suck out the water from the jets?
@@DR-mq1vn I know what you mean - it's really disgusting. I didn't use mine for a while so I didn't but a shop vac would be perfect to remove at much as possible. Very smart idea! I didn't have one but if I did, I would've done that just to be extra sure. Good luck when you do it. Mine is still holding strong after all these years. :)
We bought a house recently with a jetted tub and I have been looking for a method to seal the jets. So far this one seems like a great idea and I will be giving it a try!!
I'm so glad it helped! This has been over 7 years ago for me and it's still going strong! :)
So excited I found your video! I have the same issue with a non working jacuzzi and it’s nasty. I will try this ASAP! Thank you for taking the time to post this video
I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to leave this sweet note. Please keep me posted how it goes for you. It's been several years now since I did it and it's still holding strong. Good luck on your project! :)
@@thecozyloft I sure will let you know how it goes. Thanks again!
@@cheriejohnson9445 You are so welcome!
was there a reason you didnt use the marine goop on the intake cap???? and did you use silicone made for water applications, like for aquariums? I want to do something similar to my jacuzzi tub and if this will keep my tub cleaner, I'm all in!
I'm sure the Marine Goop would have been fine in the intake cap holes. No reason to that choice other than it was more what I was used to using. The silicone sealant I used for was kitchen bath and plumbing applications. You are so right - cleaner is much better! It's still holding strong after all these years, too! :)
Hello, I’m about to try this and in the video you say use 3-1/4” but the link is for a 3” please let me know. I can’t wait to try!!
I'm so glad to come across this video. Looks very good 👍
Thank you so much! I'm happy it helped 😀
Interesting! I’m in the process of fully removing the jets and disconnecting the plumping and lemme tell you, it is HARD to remove the plastic plumbing parts from the surface of the bathtub. This would have definitely been easier!!
I don't envy you at all! That is a pain, I know. I hope you got through it all. When you get it done, I know you'll be so happy. Mine is still holding strong after all these years and I am so happy I did it. Good luck!
Great video. Wonder how about using JB weld marine adhesive that is very strong sets much quicker. Thanks again.
This is awesome!!!!! I want to do this! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped. Please let me know how it turns out for you if you have a chance :)
well I finished my project.... due to the curve of my tub the door shields would not work, so I had to use floor sliders , I just removed the rubber inside part, then I used the slow expansion white foam and sprayed it into every jet hold, I then used the goop glue and glued on the plastic floor sliders, I had issues with this as I found the glue oozing out, maybe I used too much... any whooooo, I let that dry for 2 days and then went back and cleaned up around the caps and used aquarium silicone around the caps to insure a nice tight seal I just finished that up today so I will let that dry for a good week before I partake in a tub soak. Wish me luck!
That is awesome! I'm so glad you figured out a solution since yours was different. If you can, please let us know how it turned out for you - can't wait to hear. Happy soaking!!
Thanks for the info going to try this out on mine and I’ll update it once done. I want to refinish the tub and tile I have
You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know you're going to try it. Mine is still holding strong all these years later. Good luck and please let me know how it goes for you! :)
Id like you to know I just bought everything you used and now waiting for them from amazon, thank you for sharing!! xo
You are so welcome! I'm happy to help anyone overcome the mess I used to have. Mine is still holding strong. Good luck to you too! 😀
Thank you!
I've looked for your first video on this process. I thought it might be easier for me to follow you. Can you provide a link to it please?
Hi! I'm sorry this is all I have. When I did the process, I was only planning blogging it so I just had photos. Someone asked me if I could make a video of it after the fact. I wish I'd thought to video the process but the thought didn't occur to me. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help any way I can. :)
so i bought a mobile home with a master bathroom whirlpool tub. pretty gross, looks a little out of level and might have been leaking underneath.... plugging the jets is a great idea! but I am probably soon going to tear it out to inspect the flooring below. The nature of some tubs and spas make it difficult or next to impossible to fix some leaks. Even if you had access panels on all sides. The term that comes to mind is "PLANNED OBSALESEANCE" (sp)? The thought of critters up under the tub is enough to make me start over from scratch with new sub floors, standard soaker tub, etc. No pipes under the tub except the drain. Even running all new hot and cold plumbing exposed inside the building on the ceiling. The less reasons to crawl under the building the better! Plus, no more frozen pipes.
Oh wow yes I'd definitely say that would be a reason to do the gutting of all of it. Are you going to do it yourself or hire out for it? Either way, if you wouldn't mind sharing the cost I'd really appreciate it. I realize that may be different depending upon your location but eventually I want to change the soaker tub to a standard tub/shower combo. That will be a ways away from now I'm sure but it doesn't hurt to plan ahead :)
Is it possible to completely remove the jets and rings around them so the plastic discs sit more flush to the tub?
What did you use for the jet knobs that are also in the tub? I couldn’t see that in the video.
Hi, Mine didn''t protrude past where the wall shield would go so I didn't have to do anything with them. Hope that helps - thanks!
Thank you for the short and sweet video! So helpful!
Oh yay! I'm so happy it helped you. Thank you for taking the time to let me know it helped, too! :)
Hello! Excellent video! I had a question about protruding jets. It looks like yours were flush or recessed. Mine stick out a bit. Can I just unscrew them and remove them, do you know?
Thank you so much! Maybe hold one of the door shields up to it and see if that won't work. I thought mine were too until I put the door shield over that housing or whatever you call the plastic piece that trims out the hole where the jet is. Maybe it will surprise you like it did me :)
I know this is a late response but you should be able to just remove the jets and then seal as OP suggests.
I did this today. I’ll let you know how it holds up. Thank you!
That is awesome! I'm so glad you are trying it Tya! Yes, please let me know how it works for you. Thanks so much!
@@thecozyloft Wish I could share my video with you. Still waiting for it to dry though. I put a final sealant on it today (soap scum, mildew resistance, etc.). Fingers crossed.
@@tyawashington2314 If you can send it to me through Facebook, you can find me at "The Cozy Loft" over there. I'd love to see it. I so hope it works perfect for you, too! :)
You rock, I'm trying this. Just got 1 quote from Bath fitter for a tub remodel of 6K. No way.
It's still going strong several years later - I highly recommend it. Good luck and way to go on saving that money too :)
Genius!! Love this, thank you!!
So happy it helped! I hope it works for you too! :)
I dont have that long to leave the tub to dry. If I try and blast/suck out as much water as I can beforehand with a shop vac do you think that will be good enough and then seal it all up? What's the downside if some water is still left in the lines after its all been sealed.
Hi, we followed your instructions a couple of years ago on our jetted tub. The problem we had is that the caulk around the door jet caps got mold places on it that couldn't be removed without removing the caulk. Honestly, I can't remember if we used the exact caulk that you recommended. Have you had any issues with mold/black spots forming in the caulk? I have removed all the jet covers now and the tub is unusable until I figure out how to put them on again with something that won't mold. I like the idea of using aquarium sealant as suggested in another comment so will look into that.
Hi I'm sorry I'm just seeing this. No, I've not had any trouble at all with mold. It's been holding strong ever since I did it and I've not had to change or redo anything so far. So sorry that yours had mold - hope you can find something that will work. That sealant does sound promising too! All my best
@@thecozyloft Great thank you so much for taking the time to reply! It gives me hope that the next attempt may be mold free 😊
@@Coreexpression I sure hope it does. That's definitely not the desired result. So happy that otherwise it's working for you. I'm grateful to not have had to remodel that room yet. :)
So did you use both the Kwik Seal ultra and the kwik seal plus? Both are pictured but only one is in the materials list of links.
Thanks!
Either one will work. Both are pictured because either will work but both products aren't carried at some stores. Hope that helps :)
This is awesome, thanks for sharing gonna give it a try
I went on a search to convert my jetted tub and came up empty handed. Thank you for posting this! I do have one question: draining the dirty bathwater "trapped" in the tubing system from the last bath when jets were used - did you somehow drain that water, and if so, how (i.e. rig a siphon)? Thanks!
Hi! I'm so glad it helped! I actually had not used it for months so I assume it had evaporated or was very little. Maybe if this had been in use, a siphon or I wonder if a wet vac could help? Thank you too and good luck if you decide to try this also ! :)
@@thecozyloft I've bought all the supplies and I am definitely going to do this! Thanks again!
@@dcb720 Absolutely! I have not one single regret from doing mine and I hope you feel exactly the same way when you do it. It's a long process but just stay patient and don't rush it. It's so worth it :) Good luck!
I just came across your video and I love this idea. I have a fully working jetted bathtub but I hate it so much. The jets get so disgusting and moldy that I am so tired of cleaning them constantly. I was trying to figure out how to cover up these jets. This is such a great idea. My jets are able to come fully out so I am able to clean them. Would you recommend taking the whole jet out with the cover on it and putting the door stopper on, or should I leave everything on and just put the door stopper right over it?
I would say if they can be covered without having to remove them, I'd omit that step. Either way would be great though. It's so disgusting in there, I know what you mean!
I love this idea and went out and bought exactly everything you had. So as I’m starting to put the door shields on the jets they didn’t fit flat against the tub. Does your door shields fit flat over the jets or is this why you use the caulking?
Yes, they fit flat. I just used the caulking between the door shield and the plastic housing. Hope that helps :)
Did you remove the jets from the tub. I have a Mirolin spa tub which has about 20 more jets than tub you have. Also the jets stick out so the door stop won’t be flush and you are able to get a screwdriver believe the jet pieces so it won’t be air tight .
Hi, no I'm sorry mine didn't stick out at all and were flush. They would need to be flush for this to work so it sounds like you would have to remove whatever protrudes in order to make it flush. Hope it goes well for you!
Thanks so much for sharing, have been looking into how to do this for 12months plus! Each time I ask about it I am told to replace the whole tub. Struggling to find the door protectors in the UK, all seem to be made of silicone, or rubber. Does anyone have any suggestions re alternative products? I wondered about replacement sink plug, but not sure how they would fair over time, as again seem to made of rubber! Many thanks
You are so welcome! Would you like for me to see what it would cost for me to buy them and mail them to you?
This sounds so amazing. I have been trying to decide what to do to be able to use my jetted tub again. Oh it’s gross. I can only take a shower. I’m going to go get my supplies tomorrow and take care of it. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Thank you!
Hi Kathy! I'm sorry to just see this comment. How did it turn out for you?
Did you remove the jet nozzles or any part of the nozzle fittings before attaching the vinyl covers? Seems like removing them would give a flatter surface area of the tub wall to adhere to.
No, I attached it to the housing as it was. I’m sure they could have been removed but the way mine was made, it wasn’t necessary. Let me know what you decide to do, if you decide to try it. Best of luck 😃
@@thecozyloft I removed the jets and flange housings to insure a smoother application of the vinyl covers. The jet removal required a special tool I had to order but it was not expensive. The flanges however are a bear to remove. But with help from a friend managed to get them out too. Great video and ideas for the conversion...thanks!
@@doughorwitz3634 That's great information if anyone else wants to do the same. Thank you so much for sharing and I'm really glad you got it converted! Sure do appreciate your time in writing :)
For those wanting to remove the flanges...there are tools you can purchase for specific flanges but they're very expensive. The ones I found cost over $125!!!! So, here's an idea my friend and I came up with that worked! (1) Drill 2 small holes on opposite sides of the flat part of the flange that faces outward and screw in small machine screws so they fit tightly. Don't drive the screws in too far since you don't want them to come in contact with the actual tub; (2) use a screw driver or other tool to provide lots of torque to turn the screws counterclockwise (I used a small adjustable wrench that had a hole on one end to really grab the screw; (3) before turning the flange, put a lot of heat on the flange - I used a portable hair dryer. Leave on for a couple minutes. The heat will soften any silicon or caulk that was applied to the flange prior to installation, and will make breaking the seal much easier. Good luck!
So helpful, thank you!
Absolutely - so happy it helped! :)
This is genius! Very well explained as well!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy it helped and I appreciate you taking the time to leave the comment.
Good luck if you decide to try it :)
About to try this.
Good luck! Mine is still holding strong today :)
The only issue I had, I had to cut the jets out very carefully. We haven’t used the tub since buying the house. I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m waiting on goop to dry before sealing.
Congratulations on taking the chance. I had completely quit using mine also and decided I had nothing to lose by trying it. I think it just takes patience and having everything needed. Good luck to you :)
What did you use to remove the jet nozzles and plastic housing?
I didn''t remove them. The shields fit over the top perfectly 😃
@@thecozyloft thanks!
You can cut off the jets with an oscillating tool.
Thanks for sharing this! I'm going to try it!
You are so welcome! I hope it helps you as much as it has me! Good luck! :)
The wall shields I've seen are flat on the backside, does yours have a concave surface on the back? The jet usually sticks out a bit from the tub surface, did you have to remove all of the outer jet housing to make the shield flush with the tub surface?
The ones I used were flat also. The jet housing stuck out from the tub but the jets did not. It fit perfectly over it and the shield was attached to the housing with the adhesive. Hope that helps
Did you just cover the Jets with the door shields? Or did you take out Jets first? Thx
Yes, I just covered over them as they were. I didn't use it for over a week to allow it time to dry out and then started the process. Hope that helps :)
The door shield won’t fit on my jets without taking them out. It won’t be flush with the tub :(
Does anyone know if the jet lines have to be completely dry before capping the jets?
It should be or I would think that water would mold and just be better overall. I have heard some people say they've used a shop vac to help speed it along
Thank you so much for the video and for replying to my question.
@@victoria-elliott-batman absolutely. I wish I knew of a better way to dry those out but the drier they are, the less likely there would be bacteria or mold, things like that I would assume. I hope it works great for you. Mine are still holding strong and I've done nothing at all additional to them.
How did you dry your lines? My jets don't work. I'm thinking if I don't use my tub for a week or so the lines should be dry.
I live in rented apartment can it be removed without damaging before leaving b’cos I need temporary fix for 1-2 years
Hi! I don't know how you could do a temporary fix on something like this. Maybe someone will see your comment who has more knowledge on that idea than I would. The caulk would be removable but that Marine Goop is made for underwater type applications so it's not meant to be temporary. Of course there maybe a solvent or some type of product that is made to remove it. Not ever having been faced with this problem, I truly don't know. Sorry - I wish I could be of more help because I certainly know how desperate you probably are to fix that. :(
I’m doing this right now.
How did it go?!
My jets look a little different do you think this method would still work for them?
Hi Sara, I'm sure as long as you can put the door shield over them flush that it will be fine. If they stick out where the shield isn't flush, it wouldn't work. Please let me know if you decide to try it and how it goes for you :)
Hello, you are such an inspiration for me to want to try this myself. Question, I am also planning to have my tub resurfaced to a solid white instead of this marble look. Which project should I complete first, the resurfacing or covering of jets?
Hi Rhonda! How sweet of you to say that - thank you! I'm just a homeowner like yourself so I definitely don't know answers on what order to go in. If it were me, I'd get the professional work done first with the resurfacing and then do the jets. Either way would work, I'm guessing, though. I hope that helps and please let me know what you end up doing if you have time :)
Rhonda, I am planning on doing the same thing in the next couple of weeks. May I ask which direction did you do first? I was thinking cap off jets and then refinish the tub and refinish over the jet caps at one time and make it a solid finish.
Cathy
@@cathyduffey3248 That's wonderful that you're going to tackle this project! I didn't refinish the tub and only did the jets. I wouldn't have a clue how to help you on that. I just covered the jets and have been using it like this for years. Hope that helps! :)
You have made my day!!! This is by far the best solution I’ve seen for covering jets! You mentioned that you cleaned and dried the jets before covering- how exactly do you dry them?
Thank you!!!
Oh I’m so glad! For making sure they were dry as possible, I didn’t use it for several days before starting the process. 😃
I love my jets! I could never do this.
I'm so happy for you! :) That was not an option for me with this situation unfortunately.
what is the best way to clean the jets? my jetted tube has never worked since I bought my house five years ago and they need a good cleaning before I can do this, but don't know what to use to get them clean.
I had the same issue as there was no way that I could figure that out since it wasn't operational. I didn't use the tub for a while so they had plenty of time to dry out and then I did the cover installations. Once those are installed there's no water in or out so I've felt confident using the tub ever since :)
Is it not easier to pump the piping full of sealant?
Hi! I'm not sure - it makes sense. Please let us know if you try it. That's an interesting idea!!
Hoping this finds someone. Anyone ever convert the tub filler faucet into a handheld shower head? I’m trying to utilize the extra water volume/pressure of the jetted tub in a handheld sprayer. Not looking to fill the tub, just have a hand held sprayer with some good pressure to wash dogs.
Good luck - I hope someone can help :)
Brilliant
So happy it helped :)
Im super sensitive to offgassing of smells. Can anyone tell me how long the marine goop smelled when doing this project? The bathroom with tub is in master bedroom so I'm concerned how long it might smell?
Maybe contact the company for that. It would probably have to do with a lot of different factors including ventilation, size of room, size of home, quantity used, etc. The more you could ventilate the room, the better I'm sure. I was actually more sensitive to the silicone than the Goop but we are all different. Good luck to you and I hope you can find the answers :)
Going to be trying this for sure, did you do anything to make sure the lines were drained? I never use my jets so they get so gross and I absolutely hate cleaning this tub as it takes forever. 😒 thank you for posting this video.
I let it sit unused for a couple of weeks I believe it was. Maybe it was longer than that. It took me a while to find a solution so I can't say for sure. And you are so welcome. Sure hope it helps. Mine is still going strong 😀
@@thecozyloft thank you! Hopefully I'll be able to do this some day. Currently the jet tub is the only bath/shower for the house so I may not be able to accomplish this anytime soon.
@@brandy_420 If you have a shop vac, you could probably make quicker work of it. I'm not sure but just a thought to consider?
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! :)
How did you get your jets out? When I take mine out there is still a plastic rim that does not come off.
I didn't take them off. I left them in there and attached the door shields to the plastic casing. :)
Thank you for getting back with me ! It looks like your door stops sits Flush with your tub?
@@angiewilliams9792 No, it doesn't but it fits flush on top of the plastic rim and I just caulked around it :)
Can I use marine silicone sealant instead of the goop sealant?
It should be that any sealant that is meant for underwater applications would work fine here. As long as it will hold the shield to the jet/jet casing underwater long term, you should be good. :) Good luck!
Yay for you! You're a genius!!!!!
Aww I'm so glad it helped! Please let me know how it does for you if you get a chance :)
Has anyone who's done this had a problem with the doorshields eventually discoloring and yellowing?
Mine are still the same color that they were when I put them on. Hope that helps :)
Hi I notice in the video that the Marine Goop is contact adhesive that you have to apply to both surfaces. There is also one that is Marine adhesive which is not contact but still has same properties. Did you in fact use the contact and glue both parts together? Thank you!!
Hi John! Either of them will work, from my understanding. I used the exact one that is in the photo with the door shields which only had to be applied to one surface. Those were not available at the time I made the video so the suggestion I received from a reliable source was that the one I used in the photo, like you said, would have the same properties. As long as the end result is the same type of hold, you could use either of them that you can purchase locally. Since I live in a small town, that can be very limiting at times lol :)
@@thecozyloft thank you! presently living in a small town also....at least to me!! Owensboro kY
@@johnbrandon518 Yes! Look at us representing small town USA :D
So getting new jets is not an option? I hate the way mine look they’re discolored as well.....I’ve been looking for a solution.
I'm really not sure? I didn't look into replacement options since someone before me had removed the wiring - I didn't trust anything electrical. Maybe you could call a repair company who works on those types of things and see? It would be interesting to know! If you find out anything, please let us know. :) Good luck!
thecozyloft I sure will, i love my new home but I refuse to use the tub until something’s done about those jets 😩 I’ll update.
@@QueenKesh Yes!!! I felt that! It just won't do! Best of luck on it being super easy and budget friendly! (fingers crossed!)
Queen Kesh I was considering replacing my jets but there is no access on the sides and back of the tub as replacement requires access to both the inside and outside. It makes it pretty impossible. The reason I wanted to replace them is one of them cracked and water leaked out of the tub. Like everyone else has said the residual water gets very nasty over time as well so the best option for me is to cover the holes. I suspect you might be able to use a plastic paint that’s available in the spray paint section of Lowe’s or Home Depot. The challenge will be making sure that any overspray at the Jets doesn’t bind up the nozzles that you use to point the water. Good luck and keep us posted.
Michael hurta I’m gonna just see if I can get in touch with a professional, I’ll come back and update
My intake is a huge square block. Anything I can do for that??
I'm sorry I just saw this! I'm not sure how to do it but I'm sure there's a way. Basically, just look for hard plastic that you could cut to fit. That should do it. Hope that helps and good luck to you!
Love it!!
So happy it helped! Thank you :)
Did you paint the tub if so what type of paint or brand did you use ?
Hi! No I didn't paint it. The lighting is better the second filming so it may look like I did but I didn't. I only did the jets. Thanks so much for asking and for watching :)
@@thecozyloft Thank You great info
@@2outta3aintbad96 You're very welcome - happy to help :)
This is AWESOME. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know - I'm happy to help :)
Great info..thanks!!
You're very welcome!
Awesome idea and great explanation on the video
Thank you so much! I wanted to be sure to share it with everyone I could after I found it. It's still going strong :)