Battens for bath tubs
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It’s not necessary, people do it for added stability and to prevent sagging. I use a batten but 2x1, think 4x2 is a bit overkill, but each to their own.
Also, does the bath have to be at a standard height in order for the side panels to fit on or does this vary from bath-to-bath? Again, the videos I've seen focus on levelling the legs and getting the bath spirit level-level but I was wondering, how can they be sure that they aren't too high or low for the side panels...
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I usually measure the bath panel, and fit and level to that.
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Some bath panels are adjustable and have a plinth which can be slid up behind the main panel. Depends what you've chosen for your bath and if it's L or D shaped.
If you want a leak free bath to wall seal and the bath is acrylic then I would say a batten along all the walls that the bath will touch is essential. Don't forget to support any open corner(s).
Bath height is usually set by the panel height IME, unless you are cutting your own panels to size.
Bath height is usually set by the panel height IME, unless you are cutting your own panels to size.
My bath has legs screwed in to the side which means that it’s not poi’s bale to have the entire side sitting on a batten. I then thought about having a batten for the area between the legs. The problem is that there is only one wall stud in this area which means I can’t secure the batten appropriately.
Any suggestions please.
Any suggestions please.
Legs secured to the bath edge should negate the need for a batten, but if you want to do belt n braces just use a batten for the bath ends and a block in the middle.
Is it a bath cradle like this?
If so then a baton into the middle section and one at the ends should be enough. Screw the baton to the wall using suitable plugs and use a little silicone to 'glue' it to the wall. The batten isn't there to support the weight of the bath, rather to stop the acrylic from overly flexing and pulling the seal away from the wall when the bath is full of water with a person in it.
If so then a baton into the middle section and one at the ends should be enough. Screw the baton to the wall using suitable plugs and use a little silicone to 'glue' it to the wall. The batten isn't there to support the weight of the bath, rather to stop the acrylic from overly flexing and pulling the seal away from the wall when the bath is full of water with a person in it.
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