How to fix a bath

Fasteners largely depend on the material of the tank. Baths are cast iron, steel and acrylic. The former have a number of advantages. Baths made of cast iron are durable and keep heat for a long time. However, they have a lot of weight, and not every floor surface can withstand a heavy tank, especially for tiles. To fix a bath made of steel, it is necessary to build a special podium for her. Usually it is made of bricks. On such a catwalk, the bath will stand very stably and firmly, while the tank will not completely swing.

As for steel baths, they are significantlycheaper than cast iron, but they have a number of drawbacks. First of all, they include a high level of noise emitted by poured water. To hide such a disadvantage, it is enough just to treat the bathtub outside with putty. In addition, this procedure will help the tank to keep heat longer. To fix a bath of this type, special metal legs. However, it should be noted that such a methodfixation is not always reliable, and the bath can with time simply start to swing. In this case, it is best to do the same as with cast iron baths - to build a special podium for greater reliability.

Separately it is necessary to tell about acrylic baths. They have a number of positive qualities. These baths for a very long time keep the heat, they are not slippery, in addition, the baths of acrylic have a pleasant aesthetic appearance. Their only drawback is low strength. The fact is that such tanks have a very flexible bottom, which can easily break down under the weight of a heavy man. To fix a bath of such material, use special metal frames, which are made depending on the shapeand the size of the tank itself. Usually, such metal structures are supplied with the bathtub. Also their use contributes to good stability.

Finally it is worthwhile to talk about the general principles of fixing the bath, regardless of the material from which it is made. Pipes are more convenient to attach to the tank when it lies on one side, but does not stand in the usual position. Only after connecting the drain the bath can be installed on the legs or the podium. Further it is necessary to move it as close as possible to the walls of the room.

It should also be noted that under the legs of the bath should be put small wooden bars to create a slight slope in theside of the sink. Otherwise, the bathroom will constantly accumulate water. After adjusting the height of the tank and fixing it, it will be necessary to seal the cracks between the walls and sides of the bath. As a rule, cement mortar or special putty is used for this. Then, on top of this sealing layer, put a ceramic or plastic edge.

In the event that you are not sure that you can independently fix the bathtub properly, we recommend that you seek help from specialists.