i need a bath mat safe for re-glazed bath tub!!!
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Comments (30)I have finished major part of the project, still need to fix small things like paint work on the wooden boarder, arbor over waterfall, rails, aquatic plants and fish. here are some pics; Mia, thanks again for the pump and filters, it is working great, lift lot of water. Thank you all for all those tips to make it happen. Here is a link that might be useful: Hot Bath Tub Water Garden...See MoreBath tub hand grip
Comments (3)Thanks, I have found some good information on the web, including some anchors for the drywall...but I think the stud is the answer. In my case I has access to the other side of the wall as it is in the space over my 2 car garage. This is unfinished space and the wall has insulation but no dry wall on the over-garage side. It seems it is also possible to reach the recommended 360 pound strength by simply backing the wallboard up where the screws come through. Lag bolts and "wing nuts" were suggested, but as I have access to the other side I can put in a wood backing. Now with bad luck I could find the best placement puts the holes right on the edge of a stud. Drilling through tile is also a new one for me, not sure a masonry bit will cut through the glaze - may need a special bit. What size screws did you drive into the studs? I'll see what is recommended/provided by the bar suppliers....See MoreBest Size Tub to Bathe Children?
Comments (4)Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look at all of them. I am a bit concerned about the floor. Right now, I know there's concrete in the room, in the floor, walls, etc. One of the contractor's I've been dealing with a lot over the past couple of years mentioned that once I remove all the existing finishes in the room, the floor should be able to "breathe" again i.e.; there is far too much weight in there right now. I already know the subfloor will require repair because the kitchen ceiling was opened up when we renovated that room, and we were able to see under the tub and it was a mess. They did some repairs at that time to make sure the tub wouldn't fall through the floor to below (!!!!), and I'm sure the floor is going to need some serious attention once we start demolition. Let alone I'm contemplating under floor heating so I can take out the radiator (it's in a very awkward position) so that will necessitate things changing for that if I go ahead with that plan. I'm almost afraid to see how bad it is but, what can you do? I'll have it repaired, that's for certain....See MoreI Need to make a style decision re: my claw foot tub feet
Comments (19)Ah, Golddust, you do not want to do what I did (or didn't do). This is an 1850 house, and the plumbing pictured is the only option. In order to pull it off, the tub needs to be raised up. Before the remodel/repainting, it sat on four ugly wood blocks (courtesy of a former owner). My contractor decided to build a more attractive platform. Nice idea, but then unrelated events were set into motion and he ended up quitting my remodel and going into another business. This was a blow because he did a great job on other areas of the house, and the very rural area in which I live isn't exactly overrun with reliable workers. Since then I've approached two other contractors about finishing the job. One sounds like he might actually do it.....one of these days. In addition to the plumbing/platform, the room needs new wiring over the sink, and cabinet hardware installed. Meanwhile, after a lot of time spent looking forward to taking a bath (yes, we have a stall shower, thank heavens), my hip arthritis has progressed to the point where I'm no longer able to sit on the floor, and I have serious doubts about my ability to get in and out of that tub. So the way it looks now, it's possible the tub will never be usable in my lifetime--or, if it is, I won't use it. That's the long answer. :-)...See Morededtired
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