Can a bathtub be placed in a tight space and not require nails or screws to be reinforced against the studs of the frame?

10/28/2019 at 7:07:06 PM

Your contractor is correct. The manual is correct. Your plumber is wrong. If they're too lazy to follow the specs that come with the product, they don't deserve your business. Liability insurance should be provided by any reputable contractor (without having to ask for it). It will verify that you will be covered in the event of damage or injury relating to the work being performed.

10/28/2019 at 7:59:50 PM

If it's a steel enamel tub then a piece of wood has to be secured under the ledge and there will be clips to secure the flange to the studs. It would only need to be supported on the front of the fixture unless the bottom has a piece of foam on it. If it is acrylic then the legs and front of fixture will need to be supported and screws will be fasted from flange to studs.

10/28/2019 at 8:46:10 PM

Always follow manufacturing instructions and manual for installation. This will always Ensure your questions concerning insurance. If it's a tub designed to fit against the wall like you say then you will need to pre-drill the flange and use screws they are better than nails again follow manufacturer instructions. Always listen to the contractor if he's the one you fired not the plumber in this case.

10/28/2019 at 8:47:15 PM

That should say hired not fired. Maybe you should fire the plumber

10/29/2019 at 1:04:41 AM

Yes, a bathtub should always be screwed into stud from the flange. If its metal tub it usually comes with clips.