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    Apr 13, 2010, 11:07 AM
    Is there anything that goes between the tub itself and the cement floor?
    Is there anything that goes between the tub itself and the cement floor?
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    Apr 13, 2010, 11:37 AM

    What is the tub made of, cast iron or acrylic? Cast iron is fine with nothing under it but fiber glass and acrylic need a bed. Use Thinset or Structolite, some guys even use plaster.
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    Apr 14, 2010, 06:45 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by gailaccc View Post
    Is there anything that goes between the tub itself and the cement floor?
    What type tub are you asking about? Cast iron? Steel? Or plastic/fiberglass? Let me know, Tom
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