Tools To Use While Putting In A New Tub

We recently decided to tackle one of our projects we have been putting off for a long time, the bathroom.  We have been in the middle of remodeling our home for over a year but the bathroom has been something we keep pushing back.  I think it is because we needed to tackle the project of removing our old bathtub and replacing it with a new one.  Which to me seemed like such a big ordeal.  While we were trying to figure out what we needed we found this website https://www.plumbersstock.com/category/235/, that really helped us find the products we needed.  It also had Ridgid tools for sale, which I found I really like Ridgid brand products.  Along with a wide variety of tubs.

These are the tools I used to put in our new tub:

• Drywall saw

• Hacksaw

• Drain wrench tool

• 12” pipe wrench

• Utility knife

• Screw driver

• Pry bar

• bubble level

• hammer

When removing your tub it usually ends up being a bigger project than your thinking.  Just because a lot of times you have to fix the wall as well.  Unless you're one of those people who can make it come out all nice and pretty.  

The Drywall saw:  You will want to cut into the drywall around the tub, and remove the drywall.  Make sure there is no electrical or plumbing lines behind where your cutting.

The screwdriver:  Will help you get the old screws out and put your new ones in.  

Utility knife:  If your tub has a bead of silicone in the front edge where it meets the floor, then use your utility knife to carefully cut it.  Making sure not to cut the floor.  

The Hacksaw:  You will want to cut your hardibacker with this, depending on if you are redoing the whole wall or just a part of it, to fit the area needed.

Drain wrench tool:  This will be used to help get your old drain out and your new one in.  To get it out you will want to put it into the drain fitting and into the built in strainer, then turning it clockwise it should come out.  

Pry Bar:  This will help you dislodge the tub, and remove it easier.

Bubble level:  After setting the tub in place make sure it is level before permanently setting it in.  

That is the list of all the tools to use while changing your tub.  Pretty much all the tools I used were Rigid.  I have one of their drills, and it has been the best drill for me, so I decided to try out the rest of their tools and I was really impressed.  Obviously there are many other brands you can use.  I just found this was one that was great quality but wasn’t the most expensive either.  Now our bathroom has been totally remodeled and I am loving my new jetted tub.  It was well worth the time.