Father of Six

Since I first posted on this project five days ago, not much more than frustration has happened.

The sub-floor removal was pretty easy, but stooping, squatting and kneeling would do a number on my hamstrings.
The next step was the rough installation of the new tub. That was quite fun, and I had to remove extra dry-wall and the ac-heater register to get the thing in.

Next came the two day ordeal of hooking up the overflow fitting and the main tub drain. The working conditions were almost enough to drive me to drink. I had to be down stairs, one foot on a step ladder, the other on the basement framework, while Tami was upstairs sitting in the tub, ready to apply screwdriver to bolts. After stomping around and cussing quite a bit (me only,) Tami and I were able to accomplish the task.

I’m ready to finish the sub-floor and prep the walls for tile application. I hope to have the whole thing ready for tile application Saturday morning.

Here are some photos.
New Tub roughed in.
My contortions
Me between the main floor joists
Tami working in the tub
She seems to be satisfied with her work