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I get you - thanks!
It came with L-brackets to attach to the wall - but sounds like a belt and braces approach is worthwhile, especially as it’s a big tub (1800x800) - so will add some more support.
Appreciate the pointers as ever!
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The reason I mentioned the 2x2 frame at the front is if you decide to do that to support your bath board you will want to cut your end support pieces short enough to get the frame in. I usually manage to get the 2x2 frame recessed enough to add a thin moisture resistant MDF board.
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Defo don't scrimp on bath reinforcement.
4 years on our bath (beefier bath base than average) has developed an annoying creek, only way to fix is to pull all the tiles on front cover off again.
We built the hell out of it, so I'm figuring the actual joist or floorboard has sagged a bit allowing some movement somewhere.Compared to a bellway home, its utterly rock solid and a normal person wouldn't notice it. But OCD creak finder here, found the creek and now I can't stop noticing it!
Airhead
BrickMan
Fix the 2x2 to the wall and rest the bath on it. Not sure if you have batons that replace the 2x2 provided by the manufacturer, I've never had any come with a bath.
It's just that people started to install them with the legs only and they need to be stuck solid to the wall and have something to rest on.
It does depend on the household but you could be supporting quite a bit of weight and it's not unheard of for 2 people to be quite active in a bath so it needs good support.
CT1 is an adhesive sealant and you need that there to protect the wall when the decorative sealant between tiles and bathtop stops working. That way in the future you just replace the decorative sealant.