Bathtub Drain Floor Joist

Kohler 1 5 in foot lock drain with pvc pipe.

Bathtub drain floor joist.

For pricing and availability. I could move the tub out 1 to 1 1 4 to clear the joist or notch out the joist to allow for the drain line installation. The floor system is 2 10 joists spaced 12 inches on center. In new construction you should readily be able to site a bathtub so its drain falls between joists rather than on top of a floor joist.

If it is more than 3 you may need to raise tub up off subfloor just an 1 or so. Note the photos show a recent bathroom remodel where we relocated the tub drain across several floor joists. For pricing and availability. Find my store.

A standard bathtub can hold between 40 and 60 gallons of water. I would go under the house and determine just how much you need to notch the floor joist. Floor joist in way of drain. Compare 6 more.

Jacuzzi 1 5 in foot lock drain with plastic pipe. Shane333 tx i set the tub in place and the half floor joist below the drain hole is in the way. How to install a bathtub drain when a joist is in the way. Prior to drilling holes in these floor joists we installed 3 4 inch plywood to each one.

If a floor joist is right under the drain hole for the tub how in the world can you miss it you can t.