Fairly simple drain system.
Clawfoot bathtub drain installation.
Turn off water main then cut plumbing back to general area of new holes.
Doing so will help you also see where the best position is for the supply lines and fixtures.
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Clawfoot tub drains complete your tub installation with a beautiful exposed drain the exposed look is key to a clawfoot remodel or new construction.
How to install plumbing for a claw foot tub step 1.
If you have to hold your drain lever down for the tub to drain it is more than likely the tension spring on the back of the overflow plate.
These lovely drains offer you that polished look that really brings the whole installation together and helps add authenticity and style to your vintage or victorian bath.
Clawfoot tub installations are not one person tasks.
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Placement of the tub.
Once the overflow pipe is properly attached this do it yourself job is complete.
Searching for a drain for your clawfoot tub.
Before you can install a clawfoot tub you must first make sure you are dealing with a finish material.
They are more suited to two or three person.
Remove excess pipe sections.
Apply putty under rim.
The best way to align the drain under the clawfoot tub is to position the tub and mark the location on the floor.
There should be a plate that needs to be placed from inside the tub to the drain.
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Align drain before installing it.
You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.
Add plumbers putty around the strainer.
This d i y video how to replace a bathtub drain or remove and install bath tub drain shows step by step in details how to remove or change an old bath tub dr.
Position the new tub near the new location and add the new drain to tub.
Installing a clawfoot tub floor material.