However, the plumber - that hoser - didn't agree. He said raising the tub means he can't get the drain to work. What kind of a plumber is he anyway? Hasn't he heard of duct tape?Seriously, something has to go there that's easy on the eye and the floor and the cleaning. Solutions anyone?
Cover the entire floor with vinyl tiles! That'll protect 'er.
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First, I'm not sure you need anything. The tile is durable enough to take the tub foot.
Second, if you still think you need something, you probably don't need much. I think a rubber gasket, o-ring or something that is about 1/8" thick will protect it. You don't need much. Measure the size of the foot (that area that actually touches the floor) and go to the local home improvement store to find something small, rubbery and durable. The plumbing section should have a variety of rubber discs to help out.
We are getting misinformation - the tiler says put something in, the plumber says don't, the contractor says we could go either way. We can't use a ring (the feet of the tub aren't round; they sort of curve into a c-shaped edge) because the feet might slip into the hole and thus negate any value of the ring. As the plumbers have to move the tub again anyway (they hooked it up a couple of inches off centre) we might be able to get the pucks in there after all. With three differnt viewpoints we're erring on the cautious.
ReplyDeleteTry a solid rubber "gasket" or disc with no hole. Our local hardware store sells sheets of 1/8" thick durable rubber (in 6" squares) that can be cut (with scissors or razor) to any shape. It's in the plumbing section of the store. Cut a piece, put it under the foot and then cut around the foot using an Xacto blade. You can trim away as much as you need or want. Verstehen Sie? Call me if you want to chat.
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