How to Install Feet to Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub


67" Lena Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub with Matte Black Monarch Feet 67" Lena Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub with Matte Black Monarch Feet

Tools and Materials


  • Assorted Box Wrenches

  • Towel

  • Plastic Shims

How to install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub tools & materials - assorted box wrenches, towel, plastic shims

Attaching Feet to Cast Iron Tub

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 1 - lay the tub upside down on towels and slide dovetail bolt into the mounting pod

STEP 1

Carefully lay the tub upside down on towels (or other padding) on the floor so that the bottom of the tub faces up.

Slide a dovetail bolt into one of the mounting pods. (A mounting pod can be described as a raised piece on the bottom of the tub with a slot cut into one side.)

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 2 - match the tub foot with the corresponding pod

STEP 2

Match the tub foot with the corresponding pod.

Note: The feet must be installed correctly so the water drains from the tub properly. If the letters on your tub and feet do not match, use these guides to determine the mounting locations. The letters on your tub feet may differ from the guides.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 3 - slide the foot over the bolt and thread a flat washer, locking washer & nut

STEP 3

Slide the foot down over the bolt. Thread a flat washer, locking washer, and nut onto the bolt (in that order). Be very careful not to overtighten the nut, this could strip the bolt.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 4 - once all feet are attached, flip the tub over and allow it to rest on the floor

STEP 4

After all feet are attached, flip the tub over and allow it to rest on the floor. Be sure to lift the tub by the rim only, never by the feet.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 5 - if the tub feet are not flush to the floor, use plastic shims to align them

STEP 5

If the tub feet do not sit flush on the floor, plastic shims may need to be added to the feet. To adjust the tub feet with plastic shims, remove the foot and install a plastic shim between the foot and the foot bolt.

When the foot is aligned properly, secure it to the tub. Trim away any excess plastic.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 1 - lay the tub upside down on towels and slide dovetail bolt into the mounting pod

STEP 1

Carefully lay the tub upside down on towels (or other padding) on the floor so that the bottom of the tub faces up.

Slide a dovetail bolt into one of the mounting pods. (A mounting pod can be described as a raised piece on the bottom of the tub with a slot cut into one side.)

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 2 - match the tub foot with the corresponding pod

STEP 2

Match the tub foot with the corresponding pod.

Note: The feet must be installed correctly so the water drains from the tub properly. If the letters on your tub and feet do not match, use these guides to determine the mounting locations. The letters on your tub feet may differ from the guides.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 3 - slide the foot over the bolt and thread a flat washer, locking washer & nut

STEP 3

Slide the foot down over the bolt. Thread a flat washer, locking washer, and nut onto the bolt (in that order). Be very careful not to overtighten the nut, this could strip the bolt.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 4 - once all feet are attached, flip the tub over and allow it to rest on the floor

STEP 4

After all feet are attached, flip the tub over and allow it to rest on the floor. Be sure to lift the tub by the rim only, never by the feet.

Install feet to cast iron clawfoot tub step 5 - if the tub feet are not flush to the floor, use plastic shims to align them

STEP 5

If the tub feet do not sit flush on the floor, plastic shims may need to be added to the feet. To adjust the tub feet with plastic shims, remove the foot and install a plastic shim between the foot and the foot bolt.

When the foot is aligned properly, secure it to the tub. Trim away any excess plastic.


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