Bathtub Floor Framing

The project may require reinforcing existing floor framing in addition to the construction skills and tools to build the platform and plumbing know how and tools to install the unit its water and drain lines and faucets.

Bathtub floor framing.

Floor joists spaced on regular intervals span the areas between supports such as walls foundations girders and beams. Before you begin cutting or measuring grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor. Normal spacing is 16 inches on center from center to center though some floors may have joists on 12 inch or 24 inch centers. My home was the builders spec home pretty basic no real tub or tile just one of those molded tubs complete with its own wall.

You must consider all of the weight the floor joists must be able to support. Use either a jigsaw or reciprocating saw. Delta s custom glass shower door program offers 1000s of design combinations by choosing your glass track and handles to build a. Once your framing is in place you can dry fit the tub again and mark the position of the drain.

Cut an elliptical shape out of the subfloor for the drain. With the framed wall flat on the floor start at one end of the wall and insert a block between the. Your sketch should depict the floor s basic shape and layout complete with any additional features like alcoves nooks and staircases. The floor framing for bathtubs requires special attention.

Measure and cut 2 inch by 8 inch framing lumber to length as blocks that fit between the studs. I have ripped out the baseboards scrubbed the floor to see if it could be saved painted the top section of the wall and built a decorative frame for the bathtub using molding. Draw up a basic floor framing plan. A platform bathtub is enclosed in a framed platform and surfaced with tile wood or other finishing material.