How to fix the bath: fastening acrylic, cast iron and steel bath to the wall

Overhaul in the bathroom involves a large front of work. As a rule, installation of a bath is necessary. A characteristic feature of such plumbing are large sizes and decent weight, especially if the bath is cast iron. Therefore, it is very important to secure it securely so that it does not move under the influence of a mass of water and a person. For this it is necessary to follow certain rules.

If the place under the bath is prepared, all the fixing materials are purchased, then you can proceed to the process itself. Today the following types of bath attachment are available:

Mounting foam. With its help, it is possible to fasten the bath reliably and fairly quickly to the floor and wall. First, the level and the required height of the device are leveled, and it is connected to the water supply and sewerage. Then it is installed so that a gap of about 1 cm is kept near the wall. Water is poured into the bathtub for greater stability, and the spaces between the product and legs, walls, floor are filled with mounting foam. It should be taken into account that the foam is somewhat expanded, it is necessary to use it in reasonable limits. And although it completely dries up only within a day, you can finish bathing after 6 hours.

Brick frame. Typically, the bath is installed on a brick frame, when the kit contains no legs. But sometimes such a frame and legs can be combined to increase the stability of the product. A brick frame can be laid across or along the bath. Masonry across provides for the installation of the product directly on the bricks. On the wall fix corners with steel dowels, which also put a bath. They play the role of additional support of the product. When laying along the bath is also put on the sides of the brick. But instead of corners, to the wall it can be fixed with mounting foam.

Metal frame. If the bath weight is small, then it can be installed on a special metal frame. It can be bundled with the main product, or be bought separately. The frame is fixed to the bathroom with screws at the places provided for it, legs are mounted. Additional stability of the bathroom is attached to the fixing slats along the wall. When installing them, leave a gap of about 2-4 mm, because the bathroom with water slightly settles.

Cut into the niche. If the bathroom is too small and you need to save space, then an excellent option for installing a bathtub is to insert into the niche. Although this type of installation is the most complicated, it provides the most reliable and rigid fixing of sanitary ware. For this, it is necessary to make grooves in the wall or walls. In them, the side of the bathroom is inserted and, if necessary, reinforced with a mounting foam.

To keep the bath securely fastened for many years, the following principles must be adhered to:

1. Although the cast-iron bath is quite strong and durable, it has the largest mass, which determines the complexity of its installation. Therefore, it must be fixed on a solid surface.
2. Steel bath is often installed on a brick frame, which provides rigidity of its attachment. To ensure that the water does not emit strong noises during filling, the reverse surface of the bath can be treated with putty. As an alternative to the frame - metal legs, but they can eventually lose their stability.
3. Acrylic bathtubs are inexpensive and have an excellent appearance, but they are not the strongest. A reliable installation of such products is possible on a stable frame made of metal.

It is very important to prepare the surfaces and the entire room for installing the bath:

The most important thing for fixing any type of bath is measuring the dimensions so that the bath can enter the room freely. This refers to the length, breadth and height of the bath, its sides and base. Clean all old plumbing, clean the sewer. Since the weight of such a bath reaches 100 kg or more, a strong surface must be prepared for it. The ideal option is a concrete screed covered with thick tiles. But if the screed is not the strongest, you can put steel plates about 5 cm wide and 0.5 cm thick under the legs. If this is a bathroom in the apartment, then a reliable waterproofing of the floor is ensured.

Such baths can not be called the most durable products. Their surface can bend under a small effort. Therefore, experts recommend providing a sufficient number of supports. The most suitable method of installation is a metal frame with legs. Since the weight of the bath is relatively small, it does not need a thick layer of concrete screed. Facing tiles can be done before and after installing the product.

Before installing the steel bath, you should carefully seal all the walls in the floor, because they can accumulate water. The surface is treated with special waterproofing mixtures. As a decoration it is better to use ceramic tiles, as it is durable and not afraid of moisture.

The process of fixing a bath depends on the material with which it is made, where it is planned to be placed: along the wall or in the middle of the room. The standard process for fixing this plumbing to the wall is as follows:

1. The first thing to do is connect the overflow pipe, the siphon. To do this, the bathtub is turned on one side to make the work easier.
2. Bolts or self-tapping screws are fixed, the bath is placed on the floor so that a drainage pipe can be connected.
3. The product moves close to the wall or walls.
4. Small metal plates are placed under the legs to allow the product to be slightly inclined towards the drain.
5. Finally adjusting the height and position of the bath, the crevices between the wall are sealed with a mounting foam or cement mortar.
6. It is possible to close the space under the bathroom with masonry, which increases the rigidity of its fastening, or by special plastic screens.

If you do not want to hire a specialist to install a bath, you should pay attention to the following tips:

1. An outlet is required to install the whirlpool. It must necessarily be grounded and a lid for protection against water.
2. To ensure a high-quality discharge of water from the bowl of the product, it is advisable to use a corrugated hose. It can easily be bent or stretched, it is quite durable and inexpensive.
3. The bath should be selected not only according to the material, but also the interior of the entire room. To do this, you can use thematic ceramic tiles or plastic panels.

Thus, the fixing of the bath depends on many criteria, including the type of installation and material. But in any case, it is possible to secure it reliably in the home with minimal skills in working with tools.