Soft Spot In Tub Floor

[FlyboyTR]

Originally Posted by Wavery

I'm not sure why I am just now seeing this but if you haven't attacked the issue yet, here's an EZ fix.

I recently removed the outside shower box (for a different project) and reviewed the under-tub area. I remembered that our tub had a soft spot where yours is. I noticed that there was a gap between the tub bottom and the floor. I got a can of that expanding foam and filled that area. I left it set for a few days, then I trimmed the excess foam so that I could get the outside box back in. I tested the tub and it's solid as a rock.

Hope that helps.

Wavery,
Thanks for the info. I was able to add some bracing under the tub and it did help...but the next time I have the outside shower removed, I will follow your lead with the expanding foam. Thanks!

Travis

[Bill]

When I had this problem on one of my earlier TMs, I glued some wooden blocks to the floor under the tub, and then topped it off (filled the small remaining gap) with a big glob of foam. Try to find some low expansion foam. The softer ones may still allow more bounce than you like.

Bill

[FlyboyTR]

Originally Posted by Bill

When I had this problem on one of my earlier TMs, I glued some wooden blocks to the floor under the tub, and then topped it off (filled the small remaining gap) with a big glob of foam. Try to find some low expansion foam. The softer ones may still allow more bounce than you like.

Bill

Thanks. Great point about the low expanding foam!

Travis