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How to Install a Bathtub?

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Installing a bathtub is a complex job that shouldn’t be attempted by novices. However, if you have some plumbing and construction experience, this may be a DIY project that you feel comfortable tackling. If you’re looking for a starting point, this guide provides an outline of the job. If you’re unsure what to do at any point in the process, it’s best to call a plumber. They can install the bathtub for you and ensure it’s to code.

Attach the drain to the tub. Before you actually set the tub in place, secure the drain to it. Wrap the bottom of the strainer (the part of the drain you see on the inside of the bottom of the tub) with plumber’s putty and press it into the tub from the inside. Place a gasket around the strainer from the outside of the bottom of the tub, then screw the strainer to the drain chute, which a long pipe that includes the overflow drain.

Use pliers to tighten the strainer from the inside of the tub and remove any excess putty. Connect the overflow drain. Slip the trip lever stopper and linkage through the overflow drain opening on the inside of the tub. Use a screwdriver to secure the overflow cover with the trip lever to the inside of the tub.

The trip lever is what you move up to prevent water from draining out of the tub. The stopper and linkage go inside the pipe to stop or allow the flow of water. The overflow drain will prevent the tub from overflowing if you leave the water running as it directs the water into a drain pipe.

Connect the water lines and install your accessories. Screw the faucet into the coupling for the water lines through the hole in the surround. Then, screw the strainer cover over the drain opening in the floor of the tub. Add any other accessories you need, such as handles if they are separate from your faucet.

Prepping the Vanity Before Paint a Bathroom Vanity

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Empty out all of the cabinets and drawers. Take out all of vanity’s contents, such as personal products, towels, and styling tools. Set these aside where they will be out of the way while you work on the vanity. This will help prevent mess and damage from the paint.

Spread a dropcloth on the floor around the vanity. Use a plastic or canvas sheet to help protect against any paint drips or spills. Tape down the edges of the dropcloth with painter’s tape to keep it from moving around. To keep debris from getting trapped under the dropcloth and scratching the floor, vacuum the floor area before laying down the cloth.

Take apart all of the pieces of the vanity. Remove any drawers, doors, and false door fronts. Lay these on the dropcloth to paint separately. Remove all hardware, such as hinges and knobs, and store them in a plastic bag for safekeeping. You should also clearly label where each piece goes in the cabinet so they’re easy to replace once the paint job is complete.

Wash all cabinetry surfaces with dish soap and water. Wet a sponge or scrubbing pad and add a drop or 2 of dish soap to remove any built-up oil and grime. Make sure to wash all of the pieces, including the removed drawer fronts. Rinse at least twice with fresh water and a sponge. Let all surfaces dry completely.

Mask off areas you don’t want painted with painter’s tape. Place tape around the underside of the vanity top, any adjoining walls, the edge where the vanity meets the floor, and inside the cabinet frame. This will help keep these surfaces from accidentally being painted.