Squishy Bathtub Floor

Types of bathtubs that commonly have this problem.

Squishy bathtub floor. Before setting a fiberglass tub a good plumber will take the time to place mortar or plaster of paris underneath the tub to give the bottom some support. In older homes the sub floor may be 2 6 s or 1 6 s laid perpendicular or at a 45 degree angle to the floor joists or trusses. I ve noticed a soft spot on the tub floor about 3 round. Usually it s that the membrane was installed flat on the subfloor and a sloped mud bed was placed on top of the flat membrane.

A sub floor generally lays on top of floor joists or floor trusses and will normally be laid perpendicular to the joist or trusses. Spongy or soft floor if your home was built with a wooden floor truss system the sub floor is usually made of plywood which forms the actual floor of your home. Loose subfloor a spongy feel underfoot might indicate that the subfloor is not securely attached to the floor joists. This condition allows the floor to give slightly when you step.

But i can feel it with the ball of my foot or my hand. Secondary cause is plugged weepholes. A spongy floor around the toilet is a strong indication that the subfloor has absorbed water. Does the floor feel soft or squishy.

If this material is subject to moisture or hidden leaks the plywood will rot and the floor will start to feel soft or spongy in places. While the tile is sloped the membrane is flat it s both unacceptable and a code violation. Peel back the flooring around the fixture and you will likely discover swollen discolored wood a. I cannot see it with my eyes its that shallow.

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Fiberglass bathtubs cultured marble tubs plastic bathtubs etc. The squishy feeling you describe is the tub bottom flexing.