The mortar conforms to the contours of the tub and when it sets it prevents the tub from moving and supports the weight.
Mortar bed for bathtub installation.
This mortar bed is created during the installation of the bathtub and is contoured to the bottom of the tub to support the weight of human bodies plus water.
Will this work or is the mud bed mix a better product for tub install.
A variety of different types can be used as long as it hardens to provide a base.
When you properly install alcove bathtub be sure you are setting the tub in mortar.
Both regular thinset mortar and floor leveling compound are suitable.
Most acrylic bathtubs are designed with flanges that you screw to the studs to secure the tub when installing it but the flanges aren t designed to support.
Without this support the plastic of.
I bought a 50 lb bag and was ready to install.
The mortar provides a stable base for the tub to rest on when the tub is full so the casing of the tub doesn t have to support all of the weight and crack.
How to set a bathtub in a bed of mortar.
I am installing a 60 x 42 kohler enclave soaking tub and the manufacturer instructions say to install a mortar bed for support.
How to install a tub with a mortar bed.
We are showing how to properly install an alcove tub in a mortar bed.