Inspecting a bathtub

Plumbing · Tub and Shower Enclosures · printed page 298 (PDF page 299)

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Bathtubs – Inspecting

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F F
A check operation of the faucet (including shower)
B check for proper drainage of water off the perimeter of the tub (i.e. into the tub not onto the floor)
C check for soft backing/loose tiles - especially near soap dishes, tub/wall intersection, corners and around the spout
D look for damage at the tub/wall and tub/floor intersection
E check for floor springiness and rot in front of the tub
F if a liner has been added, check for water between tub and liner
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B
C
D
E
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note: shower rod and curtain omitted for clarity

Generated explanation

The illustration shows a bathtub with a tiled wall surround, showerhead, faucet control, tub spout, and recessed soap dish. Lettered inspection points identify fixture operation, drainage from the tub perimeter into the basin, and the condition of tiles and their backing. Other checkpoints address damage at tub-to-wall and tub-to-floor intersections, springiness or rot in the floor in front of the tub, and trapped water beneath an added tub liner. Arrows indicate water draining inward from the tub perimeter. These are inspection instructions rather than confirmed defects; the shower rod and curtain are explicitly omitted for clarity.

Components

bathtub tub perimeter rim tiled tub surround tile backing showerhead faucet control tub spout recessed soap dish bathroom floor tub/wall intersection tub/floor intersection tub liner (referenced)

Materials

tile