Generally the tub is nailed to the studs and the backer board or sheetrock is put over the tub or just down to the top edge.
No you not have to put backer board behind the tub below the shower stall area. You only need to use it behind the walls of the shower stall.
The material that is used before tiling a tub surround and ensure no water damage is known as concrete backer board, sometimes referred to as green board.
no
The shutoff valve for a tub in an apartment is typically located behind the tub access panel, which is often found in an adjacent wall or under the tub itself. In some cases, it may be situated in the bathroom’s plumbing area, near the floor or behind cabinetry. If you can’t locate it, check with your building management or consult the apartment's maintenance documentation for specific guidance.
The main parts of a spa hot tub are the shell and frames which is what holds the tub together and contributes to the looks of the tub. It is also there to hide the major parts behind a panel door such as the pumps/motors and heating and filtering systems.
You generally have to cut a hole in the wall behind it.
They are. With a walk-in tub, you open a door set into the tub rather than having to climb over the basin as in a normal tub.
yes
A gazebo can be an excellent way to enjoy a hot tub in the winter. It is also a good way to keep rain and snow off a hot tub to help keep the tub itself in good working order.
A walk-in tub has a door for entering before you sit in the tub. A walk-in is designed for those who have trouble stepping over the side of the tub and cannot stand in the shower.
The purpose of a tub flange is to create a watertight seal between the bathtub and the surrounding walls. It helps prevent water from leaking behind the tub and causing damage to the walls and floor. The tub flange is typically installed during the bathtub installation process and is an important component for ensuring a secure and waterproof fit.
yes its water proof........ people even use Masonite board which is not water proof