How To Replace Floor Joists After Removing A Whirlpool Tub

Cut away any caulk between the tub and floor with a utility knife.

How to replace floor joists after removing a whirlpool tub.

Pry the floor joist from the subfloor with the back of your hammer. Nailing two 2x4s together will work to span about three joists unless the sag is under a weight bearing wall. Then use pry bars and your reciprocating saw to pry and cut the floor joist away from the subfloor. This part of.

Clear everything away so you have access to the screws or nails attaching the tub flange to the studs. Removing any tub from a home to make way for a new one can be difficult because tubs are typically heavy and large. Set a hydraulic jack and post under the beam and jack up the joists about 1 8 in. Like any other type of tub jetted tubs can become outdated or broken with time.

That could do the trick for a good long time i would imagine. A day until they re level. In older houses especially it s not uncommon to find. Measure the side of the joist from the lower edge to the upper edge to determine the size of framing lumber for the replacement.

If the floor under your tub is more than 1 2 in. The tub has not been used in 10 years but still works. Remove the screws or nails all the way around the top and sides of the tub with a pry bar. Jacking them up too fast may cause cracks in the walls and floors overhead.

This will create a weak spot. Typical floor joists are two by eight or larger. It would make a great place for a vanity. If the subfloor and tile are still sound you can add another layer of tile on top of the old one.

An option would be to cut the rot out at 45 degree angles then insert new boards with their edges cut to 45 degrees before putting in cross section 2x boards to joists to support the new stuff. Start by cutting out a small 1 2 in 2 5 5 1 cm section of the floor joist with a reciprocating saw. Exit the area below. We only have 2 baths and the other one has a regular tub with a shower over it.

Tack a beam under the sagging joists. You don t always have to remove the existing tile to do this. The best thing to do when your jetted tub is no longer usable is to replace it. If you want to replace your floor tile you should finish installing it before you put the tub in.

Short videos and slideshow documenting our attempt at replacing rotten joists and flooring in a kitchen of a house we are currently renovating.