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The
Tools:
~Standard Hammer
~Flat Head Screwdriver
~9/16 open end wrench
Step
One:
The first step will be to get a runner board nailed to the back of the wall were the backside of
the tub will be leaning against the wall. Although most tubs measure around 15″inches or so you
will want to take a measurement anyhow. So what you will want to measure is the distance from the
floor to the back side lip of the tub that looks like a mini shelf. This mini shelf as we are
calling it will rest on the 2×4 piece of wood that you will be nailing to the wall.
Step
Two:
Now that you have your measurement from the floor to the tub you will now want to mark the wall
or the 2×4 studs to the measurement that you have.( depending if you are on a rough or not ) Once
you mark the wall you will want to place your 2×4 on the marks and using a level nail the 2×4 to
the wall which will create a place for that backside of the tub to sit against once we slide it
into place.
 Step Three:
Now that your 2×4 is nailed to the wall you will want to grab your trip lever assembly and start
to attach it to the tub. If you are not sure how to connect a trip lever to a bathtub, then you
might go and check that out first and come back to this part.
Step
Four:
Now that your trip lever is on the tub and your backing board is nailed to the wall you will
want to slide your tub into the spot and make sure that the back edge of the tub is sitting flush
against the board you nailed to the wall. Once you have the tub flush and pushed against all the
walls take your roofing nails and tack the bathtub edge into place by nailing one nail into each
2×4 and caching the tub lip to hold it into place.
Step
Five:
Once you have you trip lever on, your tub in place and nailed to the wall you may now go ahead
and start rounging in your new shower body, or if you will be using the old shower body then you
will want to start installing your tile or tub surround, Remember not to forget to hook up your
trip lever drain to the p-trap.
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