Who is meant to set a bath?

Our plumber isn't prepared to set the base for the bath tub and he is asking us to get this arranged. The plumber has done the pipe work but wants the room waterproofed, then to get the tiler to start on the cement bed but not to apply the tiles yet, so he can set the bath.


Is this normal?


What is the process?


How am i supposed to do it myself?Who is meant to set a bath?
This would be necessary for a tub that will have a platform around it such as a whirlpool or soaking tub. If it is a normal tub that goes up against the wall and the tile comes down to it then the tub would be set first and the cement board would come down to the tub.Who is meant to set a bath?
How lucky you don't have a jerk for a plumber!





The walls need to be done in a cement board around the tub the floor should be leveled with concrete or cement board prior to the tiles going down or they will crack. All this is far easier to have done when the rough plumbing is in and not the fixtures. You need to call your tiler he will take care of the floor. The cement board is not difficult (It's like sheetrock) to put up but you can get a general contractor for that. most of the time the wonder board is placed directly on the studs so it is flush with the walls. That means that sections of dry wall will need to be removed. Ir the thinner 1/4 inch board placed over it.





Your plumber is doing and asking the right thing!





http://homerenovations.about.com/od/floo鈥?/a> Cement board info.