Installing a jacuzzi tub 60 x 32 in place of a standard tub

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We are getting many different suggestions on installing a jacuzzi tub, to building a frame for it, to setting the tub in cement while wet, so it doesnt move and crack. Is all this necessary? This tub will be on the second floor. We dont want it to be too heavy and someday fall through the ceiling. Also, if we do have to set it in cement, how many inches? Someone else suggested sand. We are not for that at all. Actually, this sounds like this is getting to be a very involved job. The electrical work is no problem since my husband is an electrician. Should we be game and install this jacuzzi ourselves, or should we return it and put in a standard tub. We would appreciate any easy suggestions on installing this jacuzzi. Thanks.

[MarianneParticipant]

: We are getting many different suggestions on installing a jacuzzi tub, to building a frame for it, to setting the tub in cement while wet, so it doesnt move and crack. Is all this necessary? This tub will be on the second floor. We dont want it to be too heavy and someday fall through the ceiling. Also, if we do have to set it in cement, how many inches? Someone else suggested sand. We are not for that at all. Actually, this sounds like this is getting to be a very involved job. The electrical work is no problem since my husband is an electrician. Should we be game and install this jacuzzi ourselves, or should we return it and put in a standard tub. We would appreciate any easy suggestions on installing this jacuzzi. Thanks.No dont let the little thing stop you from enjoy a great bath!! Setting it in concrete is easy and affective way of stopping vibrations but how ever place platice on the floor below before putting it the concrete the you will only need enough concrete to connect the tub to the flooring around 2 at max .Sand will work too but does tend to move away from the unit.You main concern should be with motor noise…insulate around the tub in the walls as much as you can. Frame the tub with 2×4 just around the alcovenailing to the studs , then just before setting the tub in place put a small strip of silicone on top of the 2×4 where the tub will sit the install the tub.This help alot with vibration running through the 2×4.Good luck and enjoy the tub

[MarianneParticipant]

: We are getting many different suggestions on installing a jacuzzi tub, to building a frame for it, to setting the tub in cement while wet, so it doesnt move and crack. Is all this necessary? This tub will be on the second floor. We dont want it to be too heavy and someday fall through the ceiling. Also, if we do have to set it in cement, how many inches? Someone else suggested sand. We are not for that at all. Actually, this sounds like this is getting to be a very involved job. The electrical work is no problem since my husband is an electrician. Should we be game and install this jacuzzi ourselves, or should we return it and put in a standard tub. We would appreciate any easy suggestions on installing this jacuzzi. Thanks.No dont let the little thing stop you from enjoy a great bath!! Setting it in concrete is easy and affective way of stopping vibrations but how ever place platice on the floor below before putting it the concrete the you will only need enough concrete to connect the tub to the flooring around 2 at max .Sand will work too but does tend to move away from the unit.You main concern should be with motor noise…insulate around the tub in the walls as much as you can. Frame the tub with 2×4 just around the alcovenailing to the studs , then just before setting the tub in place put a small strip of silicone on top of the 2×4 where the tub will sit the install the tub.This help alot with vibration running through the 2×4.Good luck and enjoy the tub

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