I’m doing a bathroom renovation. The tub is a soaker jacuzzi tub. So there’s wiring and plumbing that need to be done. But the way the tub sits it will be surrounded by tile. Similar to what you see in this photo: http://www.admiralvillage.com/images/web%20res/16%20Main-Soaker-Tub-2.jpg So my question is do I do the tile work first? Or do I install the tub first? See the soaker tub has a certain edge to it that would seem to make sense that it should sit on top of the tile. But if I do the tiling first then how does one complete the hookups and electrical? Maybe as I think about it it should be done in stages like Take the deck, the install tub, the after it’s hooked up and tested, then tile in the rest? Am I on the right track here. Again look at the photo. Mine is going to be almost identical to that. Thanks.
your on the right track,install all plumbing and elec. first, then tub test ,last thing you do is the tile…
i say the tub
Do the pre plumbing and electric, then tub surround tile and backing tile, install the tub and finish plumbing and wiring and then tile in the rest to make it easier for yourself. I will say you should have access to your tub wiring and plumbing by code depending on where you live, so finish plumbing and wiring could all be done after tiling, but it’s entirely up to you.
yep tub wireing then tile
I would install the tub on shims that allow tile to slip under the rim, then do all the tiling and grouting. The shims should not be wood.
Hi Matteo………….I was taught to do the tub first and test it, now run your tile and grout. If you set in on top it’s got a chance to slip around a bit…..also water can just run under it unless well caulked. Sorry, I can see your point……..butttt……..I know you can get away with it, but I think you will have a better job right down on the deck first and hooked up. Try and leave your self an access hole so if you need to reach something of importance you might have a chance. I usually try and put them in the stair system. Good luck!!!
The tile should be done first.The tub second. I see you are worried about the hook up of plumbing and wiring etc. Itis a good idea to have an access panel near the motor. In case anything goes wrong with the motor or plumbing it will be easier to fix?
Wall and chop are the only ones close to right . You MUST tile 1st. If you look in the instruction book on how to install a jacuzzi it will show tile under the rim just like you thought. Pre planning is a must since you need to set up plumbing and electrical so its handy.The electrical can be done as you set the tub into place into a bed of cement. letting the rim ease down onto the tile. Plumbing is trickier since its harder to get to. rough in the water lines for easy access. You can do this 1 of 2 ways.. Leave a access panel in an area that you can get to both drains and water. If you are on a 1st floor go from under neath.On occasion you can get to the supplies from a closet. You ll have to tile the facing after you hook up the plumbing. If your permit pulling these accesses are some times code, If you set and then tile the jacuzzi and have a problem you ll pay HE%^ getting it out. Any questions you can both look at my profile and e mail me I ve done 100s of these. GL
Edit.. Louis too , by the time I wrote all this he answered
we’ve done about 50 of these…we build the frame once we have leveled the tub and figured the completed height of the tub and placement…dont forget to install a mixture of damp motor under the tub unit and allow for this height…then we remove the tub unit and tile the area…..run the GFIC circuit and then reset the tub….here is where u would mix up ur motor for under the tub unit ( some units come with a plywood base on them and u would not use the motor….)
The trick is if u have to use motor that u allow a 1/2 inch for the motor in the finish height..then u dump out about 1″ of motor and push the tub in to the height of the tile…..another trick is to put plastic on top of the dumped out motor so the tub is easy to get out if needed for repair……the motor base is to stabilize the unit….
lic. gen. contractor
Yes you could put the tub in first Good Luck