Installing an American Standard Bathtub l PLAN LEARN BUILD

I am a big fan of American Standard. Out of all the tub manufactures out there, I've always been able to rely on American Standard to have a long lasting product. And they have a lifetime warranty on their tubs! In this video I will demonstrate how to install an American Standard Americast Princeton tub. For more details and helpful links 👇👇

This tub features an above floor rough-in drain which is ideal for bathroom remodels. Especially if you are uncertain of framing positions within your bathroom or have engineered joists that can not be modified.

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0:00 How to install an American Standard Princeton Bathtub
0:12 Replace existing drum trap when installing a new bathtub in a bathroom remodel
0:24 Why is my tub draining slow? One reason is the tub could have a Drum trap - bad plumbing
0:43 Cut existing plumbing to install a new bathtub in a bathroom renovation
1:30 When installing a new bathtub, be sure to have a good subfloor to go over
2:40 Install a bathtub with a rough-in drain above floor to prevent cutting floor joists
3:05 Cut subfloor around drain location to connect plumbing when installing a bathtub in a bathroom remodel
3:56 How to connect new plumbing for a bathtub to copper drains
5:23 How to avoid cutting floor joists when installing a new bathtub
6:05 Install new plywood under a bathtub for a new bathroom makeover
6:16 Connect drain assembly to a new tub before setting into place; Easiest way to install a bath tub by yourself
6:31 Use silicon instead of plumbers putty for bathtub drain connection; If the manufacture of tub approves it
11:32 Apply silicon to overflow of tub to prevent leaking
13:43 How to set a bath tub level in a bathroom remodel; Dry fit tub and mark studs for ledger board height
15:59 Attach plumbing (p-trap) before setting a new bathtub in a bathroom remodel
18:59 Apply silicon on ledger board before setting new bath tub into place; How to install a bathtub
19:37 NO extension jambs on interior of a bathroom door
19:46 How to install a bathtub and fasten to wall - Use fender washers
20:36 Install P-trap on a new tub installation after tub is set in place
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[BathroomRemodelingTeacher]

One thing I want to mention that some people may not like about these tubs with above floor rough-ins; the tub looks like a deep soaker, but is a standard 15” deep tub inside. The space for the rough-in drain raises the bottom of tub, so you are sitting or standing much higher than you typically would in a normal tub. something to be aware of

[claylapointe]

Am not going to do any of this, just amazed and impressed with the workmanship .😀

[paulkern]

I’m a service plumber and if I worked in the same state as this guy and his silicone I think I would move. Holy cow! He does get the job done though and it looks nice.

[daleon]

Only thing is, a 1/4 in out of level might not matter to most plumbers, but it matters to us that have to either install the tile or tub surround...1/4 in. Is alot

[davesfx]

One of the best videos I’ve seen about tub installation 👍

[paulmaxwell]

Good install! I have just a couple of thoughts. First, being out of level 1/4 over 4 feet is too much in my books. It just makes a perfect tile job so much more difficult. In this case, at least the slope assists the draining of the tub. If the floor sloped the other way draining would slow.
Second, I always deburr all pipe carefully, even factory cuts. It takes extra time but sharp edges and burrs catch long hair and can cause flow problems over time. My wife has long hair so I speak from experience.
Anyways, good job! You earned your pay.

[elmono]

Nice. Few things: The Fernco rubber ocupling you ended up using is not good for concealed pipe locations. You should have used No-Hub shielded coupling that actually fits over 1 1/2" Copper pipe (the one you showed us in the beginning of the clip ). Second that PVC riser cannot change size below the weir of the trap. You should have gone higher with that riser connecting trap and tub overflow drain., Lastly, I am perplexed by the use of silicone ! Otherwise, thumb up !

[blueticecho]

I always run a drain snake down through especially if system is very old ( drum trap ) saves a call back ...

[bmcc]

I installed one of these tubs in my own house. I like to use a Kohler cast-iron tub, but working alone I had to use the Americast. I hate it, I have always hated it, and I always will. The darn thing oil canned on me the first time I used it, and every time I used it. I had to go downstairs, open the ceiling, grill the above floor and fill the space with great stuff.

[richardberg]

Great instruction - thanks. Question : did you put any mortar bed under tub?

[MRPETER]

Thanks for the video, I'm installing similar enamel tub but I don't have access from the other side of the wall (well I could but trying to avoid it) and there are also copper fittings in place, so can't put the tub sidewise to then turn it 90*. Any advice? I guess I'll need to remove more drywall around and just slide it in place horizontally, right? It really is a tight fit.

[ducnguyen-ivpx]

From 20:48’ I don’t see how did you install the P trap to the bathtub.

[nikkiwhite]

Really helpful tips on installing a bathtub! Thanks, Steve!

[sergiogonzalez-esqg]

thank you for the knowledge you share! really useful👍

[stephenbrown]

Fellas, find yourself a girl that loves you as much as this man loves silicone.

[fzgtg]

I’m not sure it’s a good idea to apply silicone to rubber seals as the rubber seal is compressible and functions via contact area and pressure where cured silicone is incompressible relying on adhesion and elasticity of the cured product to seal. Also if you ever need to service the drain/overflow it’s going to make thing difficult.

[paulradice]

Plumbers Putty always.
Trip lever is always in place in floor before tub is set.
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[stevenmorris]

Old house with DWV copper and brass venting. Looks like the plumbing system is worth more than the rest of the house

[joelaubenthal]

Do you have to remove the black resin around the lip of the Americast tub so that the steel tub flange sets against the wall studs and backer board?

[vajona]

Does the male metal threads from drain not crack females end of the abs/pvc, over time?