I am in the process of installing a bath tub on my second floor. One of my friends has raised the issue of structural support for the weight of a bathtub full with one or two people in it. I would like a deep tub about 18" deep, other than that standard dimensions. Any ideas? Are we going to fall into my living room the first time we fill it up? Do we really need to do only a stand up shower? Our joists are 2"*8" Thanks for any help.

C Floater- WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THIS TUB? < IS it a cast iron , fiberglass, 0r a plastic?? If it is a standard tub ,you should have NO problems A cast iron tub weighs about 150 up to 300 pounds, water weighs about 6.5 lbs, per gal, people weighs about 150lbseach .do some figureing and see what you come out with IF It's a standard tub ,I'd say yes::: HAVE A GOOD DAY<GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS , I HOPE THIS HELPS < IF IT DOES RATE MY ANSWER BELOW :::: F.B.E.

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Originally Posted by cfloater

I am in the process of installing a bath tub on my second floor. One of my friends has raised the issue of structural support for the weight of a bathtub full with one or two people in it. I would like a deep tub about 18" deep, other than that standard dimensions. Any ideas? Are we going to fall into my living room the first time we fill it up? Do we really need to do only a stand up shower? Our joists are 2"*8" Thanks for any help.

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Rough Opening: 60"L x 32"W x 18"D
Solid Vikrell™ material. Feels like a plastic or fiberglass.

Cfloater - THIS sounds like a standard tub ,so you will be okto use with no special extra work and "NO" worry .::You will have a good day , Good luck on your project, hope it turns out "AAA" plus .GOD BLESS,:::: F>B.E. P.S. If you have any more trouble, just come back to this site, I , or some one else will surely help F.B.E.