Installing Your New Handicap Shower Or Tub
So you have decided to purchase a new handicap shower or tub but are unsure how to go about doing it and getting it installed. While buying one on the Internet may allow you to get the model you want and the price you can afford, who will install it for you when it arrives? Without knowing how to install them or knowing if anyone that you know will be able to install them, can make it a risky purchase.
Your first step in finding and installing your handicap shower or tub is to talk to the manufacturer or dealer about installation. Many companies such as American Walk In Tubs publish their installation materials on the internet, allowing you to look them over to see how much is required for installation. You can then look for someone local who is qualified to do the work if you do not know someone already.
Have your installer look thru the instructions or talk to the salespersons before you buy your handicap shower or tub. This will ensure that your new shower or tub will fit in the space that is available, hook up to your existing plumbing and electrical if required and that your installer understands everything he needs to do to install before you buy.
Once you are certain that your purchase will be worry free and you have had your handicap shower or tub delivered to your home there are a few steps you should take before you try to install your tub. You should first be sure there are no defects or damage from shipping then if it is a walk in tub style you will need to make sure there are no leaks before you install it. Most manufacturers give you specific instructions on how to do this, but you will want to fill your tub with a garden hose outside to be sure the seal and water jets if you have them does not leak.
Next you will need to prepare the area where your tub is going to be installed. This usually means removing the existing tub and any necessary wall and floor materials. You will need to determine if your floor is level, most walk in tubs have levelers on them, but you will need to have a level to be sure that your unit is level. Next you will want to connect any and all drains and other plumbing on your handicap shower or tub according to the manufacturers specific instructions.
Faucets will be placed according to where your plumbing comes in and will require the use of a drill to make the required holes, again be sure to follow your manufacturer’s instructions as it will be different for each model and manufacturer. Your handicap shower or tub is built to be easy to install, and many manufacturers even have different sizes and spacers to ensure they will drop right into your existing spot to make it as simple as possible.
American Walk In Tubs is a leading manufacturer of handicap showers and walk in tubs. If you are looking to purchase a handicap shower they offer the best quality at the lowest prices. They stand behind their work and offer some of the best guarantees in the business.
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