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    Apr 25, 2005, 11:15 AM
    What type of mortar to set a tub?
    What type for mortar does one buy to set a plastic tub into to make it a bit more solid underfoot? This would be on top of a plywood subfloor.

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    May 31, 2005, 11:38 AM
    Try reposting under...
    Quote Originally Posted by nervous
    What type for mortar does one buy to set a plastic tub into to make it a bit more solid underfoot? This would be on top of a plywood subfloor.

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    May 31, 2005, 01:00 PM
    I doubt it makes much difference. If you are only doing one tub, go ahead with whatever you find cheap, perhaps concrete mix.
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