How to Install a Fiberglass Tub and Surround | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey updates a bath. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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Richard and Kevin O'Connor replaced an old, leaky steel bathtub and shower enclosure with a new fiberglass unit. With the old tub and shower walls removed, they replaced the existing shower valve and installed a new drain assembly on the new bathtub. Next, they inserted the tub into the rough opening and secured it by driving screws at each stud location through the tub's flange. Then, they lifted the one-piece shower surround into place, caulked the seam between the surround and tub, and secured it to the wall studs with more screws. Finally, they installed the valve trim and tub spout.

Shopping List for How to Install a Fiberglass Tub and Surround:
- 2x4 [https://amzn.to/2YPm3N9], used for creating ledger board for new tub
- 3-inch-long decking screws [https://amzn.to/2xJIsQb]
- shower valve [https://amzn.to/2xJEabp]
- fiberglass bathtub [https://amzn.to/2xMHDWM]
- bath drain kit [https://amzn.to/30tan2Y]
- plumber's putty [https://amzn.to/2xNXVhO]
- 1-inch-long decking screws [https://amzn.to/30z9Gp4]
- 2-inch-wide wood blocks [https://amzn.to/30CbZHX]
- silicone caulk [https://amzn.to/32pZjFt]
- copper pipe and assorted fittings [https://amzn.to/2JxhRwo]
- lead-free solder and flux [https://amzn.to/2XGX7pD]
- emery cloth [https://amzn.to/2xHWcdV]
- Teflon tape [https://amzn.to/2xQB45f]
- PVC pipe and assorted fittings [https://amzn.to/2XO6Pa1]

Tools for How to Install a Fiberglass Tub and Surround:
- pliers [https://amzn.to/32lYo9a]
- screwdriver [https://amzn.to/2XMTy1k]
- drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2xMFxWQ] with 3/16-inch drill bit [https://amzn.to/2xMnhwC]
- hole saw [https://amzn.to/30tUU2H]
- caulk gun [https://amzn.to/2xMrGja]
- propane torch [https://amzn.to/2XHUdBa]

Richard and Kevin installed a 2-piece fiberglass bathtub and surround that was manufactured by Aker (by MAAX) [https://maax.com/en]

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