How to Replace a Bathtub (Step By Step)
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In this video, you'll learn how to replace and install a new bathtub in your bathroom.
You'll learn how to remove an old bathtub, how to choose a new bathtub, and how to install a new alcove bathtub. You'll also learn all about bathtub plumbing.
First, I'll show you exactly how to remove your old bathtub and disconnect the drain and plumbing.
Then, I'll show you how to level the floor and prep the floor for a new bathtub so you have a level and flat surface to support the tub.
Then, I'll show you how to build the bathtub drain assembly and connect it to the tub.
And finally, you'll learn exactly how to install the tub, hook up the plumbing, seal the drain with silicone drain sealant, and secure the tub with the wall with bathtub screws. - Jak na to + styl
Best and most complete tub install video by far.. one thing everyone missed is the stud that is there to be removed to make room for the tub to fit.. great job
I want to thank you for taking the time while you’re working and filming this helping people learn something new and God bless and stay safe
I get a kick out of the guys who think unless you are licensed, you are incapable of doing anything. Maybe I should get a license to change a light bulb. Remember the saying; You can't please all the people all the time (and why even try). Dan does a nice job of explaining how to install a tub and I'm sure that he appreciates constructive comments on ways he can improve, as nobody is perfect. It's very low class when you have jerks, professional or otherwise, make denigrating comments about how you do things ( as if they were perfect). Keep the vids coming, dude and don't let negative comments make you down.
Steven Mccallan I try not to ask for advice online because apparently to these knowitalls anything little DIY project I attempt will fail and destroy my house.
Facts
I have to agree. Here in Florida licensed plumbers hire tons of guys that know one or two things and work under their licenses. They make a killing running a business with a ton of unlicensed people doing the work. So many people are capable of doing simple plumbing replacement work. If you are redesigning your whole drain or supply system, maybe you need someone licensed, but to replace a sink, bathtub, faucet, etc you only need good mechanical skills and a little common sense.
I’ve been licensed and am not now as I work in other fields but I’m more capable than most of the hack contractors in my area as I’ve made tons of money fixing their bullshit. They don’t care what you know when you get a license it’s all about money. I got licensed at 19 and didn’t know shit barely enough to get by but in a decade I became very proficient in many aspects of remodeling. I always tried to learn the best possible way and worked with product mfg to install to their spects to insure their warranties would hold true. If you install siding not to mfg spects like certainties that lifetime warranty wont be shit. Same with many products for remodeling. Licensing is only about money and not knowledge or quality of work. Period. Be just as cautious hiring a licensed contractor as you do with an unlicensed contractor. They both can suck and could be at your cost
Paul Mouzas as a x remodeler I can say usually home owner diy come out like shit to someone with an eye for detail. Even tv remodelers if you look close you will see al types of shit that isn’t perfect and pics can lie. It drives me nuts when I see hack jobs. That being said if you are smart enough to learn and watch proper professionals and do it right more power to you. Most of this stuff isn’t rocket science just things you don’t know unless you have done it. Easily learned by people with critical thinking skills. Videos like this on CZcams help a lot and so do the comments sometimes as you will find other opinions and sometimes makes more sense.
I realize this video is three years old but you just saved me a huge hassle with your drain marking tip and your “remove the stud trick.” Thank you very much.
Not big on commenting on videos, but this one is by far the best I've seen, including commercial company's. Bravo and thank you.
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
great job! very helpful and great directions on lining up the drains, which is the hardest part! Gave me the confidence to do the job myself!
This is so good and clear! Thank you so much for taking your time in doing this video.
Great video, glad to see you used silicon instead of plumbers putty. A lot of plumbers dont realize that putty drys out and cracks, only good for 5-10 years. Had to fix so many drains because of it.
Silicone also breaks down over time. Both work well though and plenty of pros use each.
I’m from the school of puddy
Really very nice of you to be so detailed in your instructional video. That was a serious classroom lesson right there.
Thanks a lot. I subscribed immediately. 👍🏼
Dang, you actually demonstrated what to so with the studs allowing the tub to fit! Thank you. Everyone else cuts to the tub already installed.
I've been doing this for many years, and have an upcoming install with no access. Your template idea is a lifesaver! Tha ks for the clear and concise video
Holy crap.. my back got hurt just watching this video... i donno how u move that bathtub in and out so many times... but ur work is ur reputation... and u hav good reputation Dan!
When inserting the ABS joints, ALWAYS MAKE AT LEAST A QUARTER TURN. the spread the solvent cement to prevent leaks.
Yeah, you don't want to work it back and forth, either. One way strengthens the bond, back and forth makes the joint a liability, especially in pressure bearing lines (pvc irrigation and mains before hwh)
Really enjoyed your whiteboard session/explanation before showing the step by step installation. Very helpful!!
Yes that was very helpful!
That's Dan's engineering background showing through.... ;-)
Oh my gosh! You saved me so much headache and I wish I would have viewed this before trying to fit the tub in the first time! The 2x4 installed just for the flange gave me a sore back. 2x4 removed, smooth as butter!!! Thank you!!!!!
Oh Suzanne 😉
You are an AMAZING instructor!! Love the drawings of the behind the scenes tub!! Helps tremendously to understand better and to know what we are working with!! I've watched the whole bathroom reno series a million times to get it solid in my head. With your excellent tutorials, I'm feeling confident I can do this!!
Mahalo nui(much thanks) from a humble gal in Hawaii. Wish me luck embarking on a bathroom reno!!
I love the sideview drawing explanation, very useful video
I know nothing about installing bathtubs, but this tutorial was amazing.
I'd probably still screw up, but this video would still motivate me to give it a go. Thanks.
I am about to hire a contractor to renovate my bathroom and did not know the correct bathtub installation procedure. After watching your excellent & informative step-by-step video I will now be able to spot-check the contractor and be able to determine if the installation is being done correctly. Thank you for your excellent how-to video !!!
Just what I was thinking as well.
Why you going to hire someone if you think you know better than the contractor?
@@josephanderson3551 this man either will hire someone that doesn't care or he's gonna end up getting schooled or annoying the living fuck out of his contractor lmao
I charge extra if you're gonna watch and double if you're gonna help.
Several of the replies to this comment are exactly why I watch when I hire people. . . Too many people think they can get away with whatever corners they want to cut when they're hired by folks who don't know any better. If I hire someone who gets squirrely when watched, I assume they were hoping to be able to cut corners.
I respect the level of explanation in this video. Thanks!
Thank you! Your tutorials are very clear and easy to understand. You take the guesswork out of this project that might otherwise be very intimidating!
Very clear instructions, looking forward to replacing my tub. Thanks.
Thanks for this video man fr it’s time I put my big boy pants on and tackle this bathroom
Man this is such a great video. So professional and thorough!
Very professional well said and demonstrated. Thank you from Oahu, Hawaii Aloha!
Yt
This type of job will definitely give you a sense of completion.
... I'm hiring a plumber
Did you hire one? What did they charge you?
@@TheEnigmaticmuse no I didn't. It's still functional.
Decided to hold off on upgrades for the time-being unless it's part of a necessary repair.
@@andoniades ah, yeah, ours hasn't been functional since May! Damage from ruptured shower stem from Texas February storm that we didn't find until May. And then a shortage of skilled labor, materials prices going up and the insurance jacking us around, we are just going to fix it ourselves now.
Great viseo for installing a bath tube. O have done in new construction, but never in a remodel situation. I appreciated your discussion about being able to remove the old tub and bringing the new one in at an angle. This will apply to my next job. Thanks.
Excellent! very thorough instructions. Thanks for posting.
Awesome video👏🏿. Had all the info I needed. My installation went smoothly. Thanks for the help man 👍🏿👍🏿
Excellent job! Both really good work and excellent explanation 👍👍👍
One important factor also is the type and material of the tubs. I’ve encountered some super flimsy tubs and ended up having to support the base with thinset.
Wow, finally! a comprehensive, to the point easy to follow instructional! thank you for sharing. I watched a few others already to include wasting my time on one that lasting 39 minutes, 32 of which was stupid small talk even to tell me not to install a "T" upside down!
Excellent video Dan. You explain This install like I teach apprentices in the hvac world. Nice job and keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Wow, this video is amazing! Everything I needed to know to replace my alcove tub. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are a good instructor. Keep up the good work.
Great job young man. I am impressed with this really good video. Thank you.
I don't know how I got to this video but it was very very informative.
amazing video. very helpful. love the initial diagram.
Thanks Dan...about to replace a tub...very easy to follow along. Cheers.
How did it go
EXCELLENT DIY video! Tons of great info! Subscribed!
Dude you did a great job!!!!!
Excellent video plain and simple so easy to understand and follow. Thank you.
This was so thorough and you pointed out a lot of things other videos I've been watching have not! Thanks man! (And I mean really, a lot of the other videos I've seen have been like YA JUST TAKE OUT THE OLD ONE SLAP IN THE NEW ONE BADA BING without any of the other thoroughness and the things to watch out for (like not tightening too hard) thank you so much!
I appreciate that!
thank you this video helped me a lot...
Nice job. Clear and practical.
excellent tutorial!
Thank you! Your tutorials are very clear and easy to understand.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this valuable information, you make it seem easy and not complicated at all. Wish me luck! :) I'll be doing this project by myself this month.
How'd it go?
Update?
Excellent DIY video. You were very clear and precise. One of the best I've ever watched. I want to replace our steel one with another cast or steel tub but deeper. It will be complete gut job because the tub has overflowed several times over the kitchen from the previous owner and once by our kids. After watching this, I need to decide if I should leave the tub replacement to the experts. I'm thinking yes, but now I have to find one who is an actual quality installer.
Glad it helped! If your tub has overflowed several times, there is a good chance you have some water damage/mold that should be addressed as well. This can be a big project and I'd recommend talking to a mold remediation company and doing the demo carefully.
@@StayHandy Yep. I'm expecting it and having to replace subfloor as well. House was built '83 and the bathroom is over the kitchen and it's fluorescent lights and a dropped ceiling that I want to remove. Kitchen needs an entire remodel so perfect place to start is the upstairs bathroom. Need to also remodel adjacent bathroom upstairs which is master bath. Lots of moving of plumbing.
Love your approach with the drawing thank you!
You are so welcome!
Dan, thank you for your insight which I will use on my own tub replacement project!
You’re welcome!
I long ago was in construction in many aspects. This was a good refresher, thank you.
what a great video ! you just pushed me to want to take on my bathroom remodel myself.
Thank you Dan. Your video was quite informative!!
Thanks very nice. Shown video
Very informative video. Thank you so much
Dan, I thoroughly enjoyed your informative video. Thank You for sharing.
You’re welcome Alan!
I am remodeling my bathroom so that tool would be a blessing.
Good video.!! Wow thank you ha ha that drain right left is something I never thought of. Could be an expensive mistake or have to take it back to the store.
Great video and very well explained!!
Good job. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the information. 09:30 am Sat. 09/22/2023
You have convinced me to hire a pro for this. Thanks!
After more research, I’m reevaluating what I said last week. First, not all tubs require cement underneath. Some come with hidden support. So all the measuring and adjusting he did is unnecessary. The second thing that scared me was getting the position of the plumbing right. Sometimes a tub reinstall requires realigning the drain and overflow to fit the new. They make kits that let you do that without installing a new drain line. These kits are great for amateurs because they save us from perfect plumbing assembly. After researching this i now have the impression you’ve shown us the hardest way to install a tub.
@@joemedley195 some do come with leveling support, like the tub I just bought, and a mortar bed is not required per the manufacturer, but the mortar bed (in this video) served for level ground to sit the tub on. Other times people use a mortar bed as support for the tub to help prevent it from cracking from pressure when full. As for the drain assembly kits, yes, they come with all of the pieces but dry fitting to the tub before installation so you can cut it to fit and then after gluing it together, more dry fitting to be precise about where it is going to go in the floor. If you are not precise (hence dry fitting, making markings etc), you will have to do it all over again, just like he said, because it won't line up with the drain and overflow holes properly. I have been watching many of these videos because my husband and I are about to tackle 2 bathrooms. The dry fitting is in everyone of them. And most people do mortar beds, just not the way he did because they are using the mortar for support, not leveling.
Great instructional video. Keep making vids.
Thank you! You saved me hundreds of dollars..
Great video man! this video was super helpful.
You made it look so easy.Great video sir.
Thanks Quentin. Hope it helps you out.
Thanks for the video! Looks easy to follow even for a very newbie DIYer. I have a small bathroom to renovate (bathtub+shower+vanity+toilet) and I was mostly intimidated by the tub. I guess because I was worried about not having access underneath (I don't see any access on the floor below). But this just gave me the confidence to do this job. I will be looking at your other videos for inspiration and information!
Quick questions if you ever see this:
- isn't the silicon sealant making it harder to remove the bathtub or the drain later on, assuming there are leaks and needs a redo?
- I saw you glued the abs drain to the P-trap. I assume you cut the older drain connecting to the P-trap. What type of tool do you recommend to use to cut the ABS if access to the P-trap is very limited? (don't know yet if that's the case, but I've seen something like this while doing the vanity in a different bathroom and it was a pain to cut the ABS with my reprocicating saw)
Very well done. Thanks.
Thanks for the step by step
Nice video! 13:08 whenever I finish installing any drain I always pour a few buckets of water down it to check for leaks PRIOR to continuing. 👍
Good call
Appreciate you dan!
Wow! Excellent presentation - even I understood this and I hate DIY stuff
Thanks for the great video!
Excellent, outstanding. " Muy instructivo". THANKS.
very straight forward and clear
Bro, thank you do much. Best video I've seen on tub installations and you answered just about all my questions. Only one that I have is if a mortar bed is recommended. I see that you didn't use one so I don't think it is but just making sure I do it right the first time. The tub I'm using is acrylic. Keep up the great work and please keep the videos coming.
It depends on the tub you buy. Read the directions that come with the tub.
Thank you for taking time to explain
You’re welcome!
I’m so nervous to replace my tub. Will definitely get help.
Good information friend
Great video! Thanks Dan.
You're welcome!
Thank you this was inspiring
Good consistent progress.
Ecelent video thank you
Another great video, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
beautiful diargram- im going from a surround plastic tub to a regular tub. do i need to put any framing together ? im intimidating installing the overflow drain / plumbing part.
the drain plug cross bars are corroded away too, i guess i have to hit it loose with a screw diver?
the bathtub plumbng alone is wortth hiring someone, i wouldnt want to do that wrong and have leaks.
Thank you so much !! You save my money almost $1400 !!
Really great overview and explanation of this process. My only question: why silicone and not plumbers putty for the drain?
That’s what is recommended by the tub manufacturer. Plumbers putty doesn’t work well on tubs because the flange of the tub spins as it tightens, which creates gaps in plumbers putty.
very good bro!!!
Great clear B video - Visuals!
Great video, well done, straight forward. No wasted time. Usually in DIY, I have to watch 10 minutes of fumble before the presentation.
Here you have only 4:50 BS. After you'll have the tutorial promised.
@@avanti-palestra Oh. You again. Trolling this thread, I see.
None of the intro was BS. It was concise and necessary preliminaries.
Very good explanation
Great video! Thank you! If you still see these two years later, can you tell me why you use silicone caulk under drain stopper (on tub surface) vs plumbers putty? I’m not sure which is best...old one came out with plumbers putty.
Plumbers putty drys out 5-10 years after. As I a plumber myself, silicon in my opinion is a more secure and cleaner way to keep your tub from leaking for many years. Use lots under the chrome drain and make sure to watch it for about 10 minutes after you’ve tightened it and wiped it clean because it will keep oozing out and dry with little bubbles poking out. Keep wiping it unles oozing has stopped.
Just make sure you use silicone as that's the only product (other than plumbers putty) that works.
I’ve always been scared of bathtubs so this give me reassurance I won’t fall through the floor 😂
Glad it provided some value for you!
very good video. very helpful
You're awesome man. Best "how to" on youtube. Keep on rocking it and before you know it i'll be able to build a house after watchin you.
thank you for your expertise
Your welcome!
I love to watch how to do thgs like this and I'm a woman!😊 Great video and so thorough
great step by step. and as you say always follow manufacturers instructions
thanks for the info,, please make a parts list
Wonderful work 💪👷👏👌🙌👍
well done my friend! that was the best video in every way! I appreciate the effort