Added on: January 6, 2009 Properly maintain a whirlpool tub by cleaning it out every two-to-three months with low-sudsing detergent and warm water. Make sure whirlpool tub jets work efficiently by cleaning them regularly with advice from a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in this free video on home improvement. Bio: Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Franklin, Tenn. 6 posts, read 3,049 times 816 posts, read 677,437 times Originally Posted by fun4stuff In general, I never ask a seller to fix something for me. I ask for a cash concession and fix it myself after closing. I would ask for cash credit to address the cost of the repair or replacement. 19,534 posts, read 39,623,807 times leaking whirlpool tub- reasonable to ask sellers to fix? Who owns the tub (and the house)? That's who should be fixing it. We are in the process of purchasing a house (built 1997). During the inspection it was noted that...

Any advice for the negotiation process? DEMAND a proper repair of the tub and add back the railing and GFI work as well 9,755 posts, read 8,477,934 times 7,655 posts, read 6,265,118 times 1,179 posts, read 1,296,475 times 3,759 posts, read 5,643,950 times Originally Posted by MrRationalSomething like that could take another 60 days or more to fix. Second Hand Furniture Sale BridgendOne has to find a contractor, order the tub, ship it, deliver it, demolition, plumbers, tile guy, electrical guy finishing touches, etc, etc, the list goes on and on. Hire A Vw Campervan SwitzerlandToo much to coordinate at the last minute, these things take time to schedule. Okeechobee T-ShirtsNo major project like this EVER goes on schedule.

Simply ask for $5k off the price, then fix it yourself when you own it. Originally Posted by Kayela This is the point... the seller should know what is involved and what it should cost. If it was a modest job they w/should have done it rather than leaving the Q open like now. If the seller is just dumb about things or hard up for the cash (as the lack of caulking, GFI work and railing fix imply) they still need to eliminate the Q's. Why the agent hasn't pressed is a mystery. A formal estimate from a reliable shop describing the fault and guaranteed repair and adjustment of the sale price in at least that amount is minimum. Their agent should have had them arrange for these before this stage of the process. Purchase Accessories & Replacements Purchase Jason bath care, essentials, installation support products, and replacement components through the categories below.  For local purchasing, please contact your local Jason showroom by entering your zip code in the "Find a Showroom" link at the top of the page.

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Sarah Wilson / Getty Images, 2014, Scripps Networks, LLC. Bathtub dimensions can vary. Before you buy, check the dimensions of a new tub so that it will fit in the same spot as the old one. Another consideration with very large tubs is whether you will be able to maneuver it through your home to the bathroom. Room to work is also important — especially in smaller bathrooms. It will sometimes be necessary to remove the other bathroom fixtures in order to remove an old bathtub and install a new one. Connecting the water supply to a bath is much the same as for a basin. The main difference when installing a bath is that it may be large and heavy, and access to the plumbing can be difficult. 2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Decorative cast-iron tubs may be candidates for reclamation. If not, these heavy items can be broken up using a sledgehammer and all of the material recycled. When you do this, drape a drop cloth over the old tub to stop flying debris and be sure to wear protective goggles, ear protectors and gloves.

When installing a cast-iron tub, ensure that its weight is evenly distributed across several floor joists. Planks of wood underneath the tub feet can help spread the weight. In some cases, you may need to reinforce the joists below. Before you begin, make sure you have enough room to fit the bathtub through the doorway. Turn off the water supply. After the water has been turned off, open a faucet below the tub level to drain the water supply lines. Remove the faucet, the drain, and the spout. If your bathtub is sandwiched between two walls, with the faucet and shower head located on one wall, you may be able to disconnect the piping and then pull the tub out. If this doesn’t work, you may have to remove a section of the wall around the bathtub, cut the piping, and remove the bathtub through the wall. If your bathtub is freestanding, removal is somewhat easier. After disconnecting the piping, you should simply be able to lift the tub out. Before installing a new bathtub, make sure that your selection is an exact fit into the old bathtub space.

Make sure it is apron-styled or drop-in, and that the drain is on the same side, because bathtubs can have right-hand or left-hand drains. If the bathtub is not an exact fit, the piping will have to be modified for the new bathtub. If it is an exact fit, you’ll follow the same steps for removing the old bathtub, just in reverse. You may need to repair the wall surface so it rests on the flange of the new tub. Always use cement backerboard under tiles in the bathtub or shower areas for moisture protection and to prevent a possible mold problem. Regular drywall is not rated to handle extreme moisture. Measure and mark the location of the bathtub's ledger (Image 1). Attach the ledger board, which will support the bathtub’s ledger (Image 2). While the tub is on its side, dry fit the drain and water supply pipes (Image 1). Install the rubber gasket on the bathtub overflow tube, and attach it to the tub (Image 2). Use the fittings provided to attach the stopper retaining bracket (Image 3).