Can you install a freestanding tub on a slab?

Basically says we cannot install a freestanding tub unless it has a pedestal or clawfoot or we build up the floor where the tub is going to go. Does this make more sense? He said if we were on pier and beam or it was going in an upstairs bathroom it would be no problem. What brand and model is the tub? I will try to look it up.

How to add a bathroom to a concrete slab?

Sketch the new design in place if possible, fine-tune the design, and then finalize the plan. Next, cut and remove the portion of the slab necessary to install the plumbing supply and drain lines, then repour new concrete over the new plumbing and make the floors as level as possible.

Is there a way to install a shower in a basement?

Luckily, there’s another way. Here’s what you need to know. The best way to install a basement bathroom shower without damaging your floors is to look into an upflush toilet system. While traditional basement showers require you to drill into concrete to add a drain, a Saniflo system sits on top concrete floors.

Is there a way to install a shower without breaking concrete?

The most efficient and least expensive method of installing a basement shower without the need to break concrete is to install it over existing plumbing stub-outs. This tactic limits your choices in terms of the basement layout when you add a bathroom, but if the stub-outs are in place, using them will save a great deal of money and labor.

How to install a bathtub in basement bathrooms?

Step one is to dry fit the bathtub. This basement bathroom was self leveled in our prior videos. As a result, our bathtub was perfectly level – but it’s always good to double check. Step two is to install the cable bath drain. Use 100% silicone to adhere the rubber gasket and drain to the tub.

How do you install a tub on a concrete floor?

Installing a tub on concrete requires attention to detail. Apply self-leveling compound with a notched trowel on the concrete where the new acrylic tub will sit. This compound will help hold the tub level if the concrete floor is a little uneven.