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  "name": "Bathroom Tub Installation Walkthrough: What to Expect from Tear-Out to Tile",
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      "name": "Step 1: Disconnect plumbing lines and remove the old unit",
      "text": "Shut off the main or local water supply completely, verify the lines are depressurized, and disconnect the waste-and-overflow assembly along with valve trim. Carefully cut through surrounding wallboard, release the tub flange fasteners, and pry the old tub out of the alcove without damaging adjoining wall framing or door casings.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 2: Inspect subflooring, wall framing, and rough plumbing",
      "text": "Check the exposed studs for square, plumb, and structural integrity. Examine the subfloor thoroughly for rot, water marks, or insect damage, replacing deteriorated subfloor sheets and leveling low spots so the new tub sits completely flat without rocking.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Dry-fit the new tub and position the waste assembly",
      "text": "Slide the new tub into the cleared alcove to check wall clearance, stringer height, and drain alignment against the rough-in trap. Measure and attach the new waste-and-overflow pipe kit to the tub, verifying that all gaskets seat properly to guarantee a watertight seal.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Establish the support bed and secure the tub flange",
      "text": "Spread a fresh mortar base on the subfloor if mandated by the tub manufacturer's specifications to prevent base deflection. Set the tub firmly into place, confirm it is level across the rim, and screw the perimeter flange directly into the wall studs using manufacturer-approved corrosion-resistant fasteners.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Connect drainage, hook up supplies, and test for leaks",
      "text": "Fasten the tub drain assembly to the sanitary drainage trap beneath the floor, restoring water pressure to test both supply valves and drainage flow. Fill the basin to the overflow level to ensure there are no drips at the slip joints or drain gasket before proceeding with backer board and tile. What to Expect During the Process A proper tub replacement involves balancing rough plumbing alignment with precise carpentry. When framing or plumbing relocations fall under local permit requirements, rough inspections must occur before finishes conceal the rough-in work. For expert tub installation and bathroom carpentry, call Abraham Becerra at HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866.",
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  "description": "Shut off the main or local water supply completely, verify the lines are depressurized, and disconnect the waste-and-overflow assembly along with valve trim. Carefully cut through surrounding wallboar"
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