The weight of this tub makes the installation a little different from installing tubs ma.

Installing a cast iron tub. Mix a batch of mortar according to the package directions. Used a strait 2x4 screwed securely to wall as ledger, took a few trys of sliding tub in and. Set the new tub into place and check it for level.

Most cast iron tubs are set on two legs at the corners at the wall even if the directions do not say to do that. Just finished up kohler villager cast iron install in my house. In this video, my nephew and i install a kohler k838 cast iron tub in the bathroom (yeah, finally!).***note:

Nowadays, people are fond of installing cast iron tub in the bathroom. I hope you'refinding them useful andentertaining. Unpack the new tub and set.

How a 180 pound man moves and installs a 300 pound cast iron bathtub. Install the bath tub to a level subfloor. Shim under feet with metal.

Then, using 1 5/8″ lathe screws, secure the bathtub to. How to install a400 pound cast ironkohler bathtubthank you for watchingmy videos. The instructions for my new 5′ cast iron tub say, “do not set back edge of tub on a ledger board.

The villager weighs in at 316 pounds. Follow these steps to apply mortar to the subfloor of the tub: Four men would be okay too.