How To Install A Bathtub With Bricks

Installing a bathtub with bricks is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours. By following these instructions, you can ensure that your bathtub is installed correctly and safely.

Materials You Will Need:

Bathtub
Brick
Mortar
Level
Tape measure
Pencil
Hammer
Chisel
Safety glasses
Gloves

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preparation:

Before you begin, make sure that the area where you will be installing the bathtub is level. If it is not, use a level to determine the high points and low points, and mark them with a pencil.
Place the bathtub in the desired location and mark the position of the drain and overflow. Remove the bathtub and set it aside.

2. Build the Base:

Using the level, mark a line on the floor where the bottom of the bathtub will be. Start by placing a brick at one end of the line and work your way across, making sure that each brick is level with the previous one.
Once you have reached the other end of the line, stack another layer of brick on top of the first layer. Continue stacking bricks until the base is high enough to support the bathtub.

3. Set the Bathtub:

Place the bathtub on the base and check to make sure that it is level. If it is not level, adjust the bricks until it is.
Connect the bathtub to the drain and overflow.

4. Finishing:

Mix the mortar according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply a layer of mortar to the top of the bricks and smooth it out with a trowel.
Place the tile or other finishing material on top of the mortar and press it into place.

Once the mortar has dried, your bathtub will be installed and ready to use.