DRYWALL
TILE
SILICONE
CAULKING
TUB
SCREW
2” X 4”
(50X100 mm)
WALL STUD
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FRAME OPENING DIMENSIONS
60” BATHTUB
66” BATHTUB
72” BATHTUB
OPENING - 60 1/4”
OPENING - 72 1/4”
OPENING - 66 1/4”
TILE
LIP
EXTRUSION
(Optional)
DRYWALL
TILE
SILICONE
CAULKING
TILE
LIP
EXTRUSION
SILICONE
BEAD
TUB
1” x 2”
WOOD
STRAPPING
Note that corner tubs, installed with an apron, will require
vertical supports under the front edge. Figure 2.
Wall Installation
For tubs with a rolled edge, (drop-in tubs)
Note: Tile Lip Extrusion Kit is a separate purchase item.
We recommend the use of 1”x2” (25x50 mm) wood
strapping to give the tub support particularly at the front
corners.
Install 1”x2” (25x50mm) wood strapping around the
periphery of the alcove at 18” (457 mm) high above the
floor. See Figure 3.
Slide the tub to the back wall.
Apply a bead of silicone under the tile lip extrusion where it
will be in contact with the tub.
Press the tile lip extrusion into place against the wall and
the edge of the tub.
Apply additional silicone to seal any gaps in the corners.
Clean off excess silicone on the surface of the tub
immediately with a cloth and warm water.
FIGURE 3 - DROP-IN TUB IN ALCOVE INSTALLATION.
WOOD STRAPPING, TILE LIP EXTRUSION AND WALL
COVERING
Wall Installation
For tubs with tile flange.
For all skirted tubs make the alcove width 1/4”(6mm)
more than the nominal specification dimension.
See table below:
Position and level the tub.
Fasten the flange of the tub to the wall studs with drywall
screws. See Figure 4 for location of screws.
Finish the wall as shown in Figure 5.
Apply additional silicone to seal any gaps in the corners.
Clean off excess silicone on the surface of the tub immediately
with a cloth and warm water.
FIGURE 4 - LOCATION FOR THE SCREWS
FIGURE 5 - WALL INSTALLATION FOR TUBS WITH
TILE FLANGE
Please Note: In order for the tub to be installed correctly a dry
wall screw must be driven through the tile flange into
each stud around the alcove. See Figure 4 for reference.
Remove the protective film from the tile flange before
fastening.
Sunken or Island Installation
It is most important that the tub rest solidly on the floor. The deck
is not to be used to support the tub. Refer to Figure 1 and 2.
Sunken box height depending on the model being installed.
2
2” x 2” (50x50 mm)
FRAMING
2” x 2” (50x50 mm)
FRAMING
FIGURE 2
SUPPORT CORNER TUB INSTALLED WITH APRON
