Bath tub replacement

[Fishboy]

I want to replace my ancient bath tub with a new synthetic "drop in". I've found the tub model I want, but the dealer tells me I have to build a layer of mortar for the drain and to form a base. I didn't ask at the time, and I have no idea how to do this. Does anyone know of a DIY type web site that will explain the process for installing in a synthetic tub?

Mahalo nui loa,
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour

[mikewj]

Here's a website which may help.
http://www.18004654533.com/howto/InstallABathtub.asp
good luck!

[Carey]

Brian, we found this site to have the mortar thing....it had better pictures than the written stuff that our tub came with:
http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProjectCen...16477.html

[Fishboy]

Thanks so much Mikewj and Carey. It looks quite a bit less intimidating now that I've seen these instructions.

Mahalo nui loa,
Brian and Mary
Lynnwood, WA\Discovery Harbour

[Hotzcatz]

I put the mortar in a plastic bags and then set the tub on those. Much less messy.

Since we are planning on replacing the installed fiberglass tub with a cast iron footed tub being able to easily remove the mortar will be handy as soon as I get around to renovating the bath house again. We finally found feet for the cast iron tub. Well, we didn't actually find feet, there was a place in Tacoma Washington - Creative Castings - that cast some up for us in bronze no less!