strenghthening bath support frame

[Bigs]

Bit embarrasing but here goes...

Basicaly im a fat b*****d and weigh 25st

Just had a new large Acrylic bath 1800x900 with amazonite coating fitted to downstairs (solid floor) bathroom.

The bath looks solid but the frame seems a bit flimsy, two metal strips across bottom of bath with four thinish metal screws fitted into the floor.

I stood in in before to shower and it creaked a little but was fine, but i was scared of lying down in a bath full of heavy water incase the legs bent or broke.

Is there anything I can do to give the bath some extra support?

My Dad suggested putting some bricks under the bath?Is this a good idea, or has anyone got a better one.

Thanks Ste.
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[foxhole]

Bit late now but should have gone for a steel bath, you could use a 2x2 frame to support all round fixed to wall where possible, should prevent embarrassment.
Bricks to support base are a good idea as they don't 'give' though the floor might.

 

[Bigs]

Thanks for relpy, solid floor so bricks sound good, (and cheap)

 

[joinerjohn]

Nowt wrong with lying down in the bath. At least your weight will be spread along the bath more than it would by standing up.

 

[Kevl]

I use a product my employer manufactures which are flooring pedestals,these are steel adjustable supports which fit between the floorboards and the chipboard on the base of the bath.

 

[jctilingservices]

make a 2"x2" framework and screw it to the wall and floor where possible ( yes i know its a concrete floor ) and yes you can use bricks although i would see if i could possibly fit some polystyrene between bricks and bottom of bath.