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Shop Above Floor Rough-in Bathtubs: Stylish Solutions

Modern Rectangle Freestanding Tub
AFR | Above Floor Rough-In
Installing a bathtub on a concrete slab or second-story floor often presents a challenge: where does the drain go? A standard installation requires cutting a large hole in the floor to accommodate the drain and overflow assembly. If you cannot trench your slab or cut your joists, you need an Above Floor Rough-in (AFR) bathtub.
How Above Floor Rough-In Tubs Work:
AFR bathtubs are designed with extra clearance underneath the basin. This allows the drain and overflow pipes to run horizontally above the floor, connecting to a single down-pipe. This eliminates the need for large, costly floor cut-outs.
Not Just for Alcoves:
Tubz.com offers a huge selection of Freestanding Above Floor Rough-In Tubs. The MTI diagram below shows a cut away of a freestanding tub skirt, exposing the drain configuration. This picture also shows a Quick Connect which makes the installation easier. Do note: above floor rough in tubs (all styles) will have a lower water level than most standard tubs.
Tub Floor is higher, Quick Connect Option

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Standard Tub Installation with Floor Cut Out
The drawing above shows a typical tub installation. A large cut-out is needed for the overflow and drain pipe to connect under the bathroom floor. The drawing below shows the floor cutout for an above floor rough-in tub. Just a note: the drawing is for reference only. The drain doesn't extrude from the tub.
Above Floor Drain Tub Installation with Floor Cut Out
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