So, you've bought a lovely new bateau bath. And the time has come to fit it in your newly decorated bathroom. It was all going so well. When you realise....
How do I fit my trap to my bateau bath when I do not have access to the underneath?
Firstly, don't worry. Bateau baths are very popular and so there simply must be a way of getting the bath fitted in your bathroom. Here's what we suggest:
Prop your bath up on its side and you will notice a plinth underneath. This allows you just enough room to get beneath the bath. Use a standard bath trap set from your plumbers merchant and begin by fitting the waste.
Your trap will have a U bend and a connecting pipe to lead into the floor – this will connect to the waste. The U bend should project below the floor surface. So make sure you have a hole in the floor!
Your U-bend can then be connected to the waste via a flexible hose - this will allow you to move the bath without dislodging any of the connections.
Once you are happy all of this is securely fitted together, remove the wooden plinths and gently lower the bath.
Still struggling? Give us a call!
We work with cast iron bateau baths every day and should be able to problem solve with you over the telephone.
