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Bathtub installation and maintenance
If you would like to install a new bathtub, you will find the most important tips here.
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At a glance
What are the important criteria for your bathtub in terms of installation?
What type of bathtub suits your bathroom?
Is it possible to retrofit a freestanding bathtub?
Home remedies help to remove stains and discolouration.
Professional installation of bathtubs: How the plumber does it
The tradesman switches off the water and removes the old bathtub.
The wall and floor are sealed to prevent water damage.
The bathtub is aligned and secured with bathtub supports or feet. The connection and sealing of the drain are also carried out in this step.
The tiles are professionally sealed.
The panelling is fitted depending on the bathtub model.
Finally, the final sealing is carried out with silicone, which must dry for 24 hours.
Installing a bathtub: Options and tips
There are various ways to install a bathtub in a bathroom. Drywall construction is particularly popular, where the bathtub is clad with drywall panels and then tiled. An alternative is the freestanding bathtub. If there is already a drain in the floor in the desired area, retrofitting is easy. If this is not the case, the floor must be chiselled open as part of the installation. The pre-wall bath is a mixture of the two and is placed in front of the wall.
Important components of a bathtub
The bathtub itself, which can either be free-standing, positioned in front of the wall or built-in.
Feet or bath supports support and level the bath. If no support system is used, bathtub mouldings must be attached to the wall to prevent the bathtub from giving way at the wall connection.
Drain and overflow set for water drainage, already included with some bathtubs.
Taps and mixer taps for controlling the water temperature and volume, either as wall-mounted or free-standing taps. Some bathtubs can even be filled via the overflow system or the floor.
When is it time to replace your bathtub?
Can the bathtub be retrofitted?
It is perfectly feasible to retrofit a bathtub. The prerequisite for this is an existing floor drain. Without this, retrofitting involves considerable effort, as the floor and tiles have to be chiselled open. A freestanding bathtub is generally easier to retrofit than a built-in bathtub.
Installing and maintaining the bathtub: guide & product links
Let yourself be inspired: Bathtubs from Villeroy & Boch
Villeroy & Boch offers a diverse selection of bathtubs for every taste, including large and small rectangular bathtubs as well as hexagonal and trapezoidal models. Whether pre-wall or freestanding bathtubs, there is something for every room and style.
Bathroom guide from Villeroy & Boch
If replacing your bath is not yet necessary, you should consider regular maintenance. Villeroy & Boch offers you the best cleaning tips and advice for your bathroom.