I just installed a soaking tub in the new house we’re building- and something’s not right…@hausplans
I know, I need to build a frame for it.
The first thing I did was cut a bunch of short studs.
The lip on the tub sits 16 inches off the floor, so I want my finished deck to be 15 inches tall that way I’ll have room for durock, thinset, and tile.
I built walls out of 2×4, 2×6, and even 2×10 so  that all four sides of the tub will be fully supported by framing.
I secured everything with T-25 deck screws- this way there will be no movement or squeaks.
I made sure the framing was plumb and square as I went.
Next, I snapped a line and attached a ledger to the wall. Then I installed one of the 2 x 4 walls I had built further in from the ledger.
Finally , I covered the framing with rim board left over from our floor system.
I fastened it down with 2 inch ring shank nails, making sure to overlap all the spices in the walls.
This inch and an eighth thick rum board was definitely overkill, but it was a great way to use up some leftover material.
Now I just need to decide- do I hire my professional tile guy to install the tile around the deck or save money by using the new guy?
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