How do I mount a cast iron tub? There doesn’t seem to be any tabs or anything to bolt it down/to the wall.
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Some, many, most require a ledger to rest the lip on. Nailed to the wall studs, level and that's it. The damn things are so heavy, no one will steal it, trust me.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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Thanks for the answer I was hoping for! Nice and simple. Helps to make up for the 26 inch wide stairway we had to carry it up.
The ledger is critical but I suggest acquiring some galvanized sheet metal shims to support where the tub structure touches the floor. This may be legs or an apron at the front. Shims let you level the tub and take some of the weight.