How to install a bath ...

[JP_]

(do we need a bathroom section here?)

OK, so planning for the bath in the new bathroom (which I keep posting about!). Although I am still trying to decide how to board the room for tiling, need to plan the bath at the same time.

So, do all baths need a wooden frame, or are some OK without one?
Just been looking at this: https://ukbathroomguru.com/correctly-installing-a-bath/

If a frame, what height should it be fitted? Maybe baths come with instructions? But I'd need to build frame before buying the bath as I have nowhere to store it ...
rather than a frame, can you just put one big bit of timber on the wall, secured in several points? e.g a bit of 38 X 89mm studwork along the wall?

If you get a good solid bath, can you just use one of these on the room side edge:
https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/easy-fit-1500-1800mm-extendable-front-bath-frame
or is that only needed if you want to board and tile the edge of the bath? I see that some baths come with brackets for the rear wall - is this standard on all baths?

This is where the bath will be going:

 

[23vc]

Don’t need a full frame normally, as long as it’s up against the wall and the feet are screwed to the floor

 

[CBW]

Many baths have been fitted for many years without the need for a frame, it’s just a matter of preference, and theirs appear to be for a tiled bath panel.

 

[JP_]

Glad to hear that, one less thing to worry about!

Would you say this £199 one looks pretty good?
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Avaris-Enamel-Coated-Steel-Straight-Bath---1700-x-700mm/p/220651

Or is this £85 OK?
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Standard-Acrylic-Straight-Bath---1700-x-700mm/p/114008

On a budget ... but don't want something flimsy ...

 

[conny]

I find acrylic ones flex a lot, especially if you or a member of your family is 'big' and the bath is not supported properly.

 

[JP_]

Steel it is then!

 

[HERTS P&D]

Also, fill up and under the steel bath with insulation.

Andy

 

[conny]

And if you are putting sealant around the bath edge between the wall 3/4 fill the bath with water before applying sealant and wait until sealant has fully set, (usually 24 hours minimum), before releasing water. If you don't do this the sealant will break away from the wall or bath the first time you use it.