Above Floor Rough-in Bathtub

Modern Rectangle Freestanding Tub
AFR | Above Floor Rough-In
The standard tub needs a large cut-out of the floor to connect the overflow pipe to the drain pipe. This works great for most remodels and new construction. But what if the drain is being moved for a remodel and there isn't an area for a cut-out? Putting a tub on a slab can be difficult unless you can trench the slab or create a false floor. Not easy options.
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. When a tub is designed for an above floor drain connection there is space under the tub to run the drain pipes (above the floor). A much smaller cut-out in the slab or floor is needed, just for the down pipe (pictured below).
Above Floor Drain Tub Installation with Floor Cut Out
This make installation on a slab much easier.
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More Information | Above Floor Rough-in

Our drawings above show an alcove style with a front skirt. But most of our tubs listed are for the popular freestanding style. This drawing from MTI will show a cut away of a freestanding tub skirt. This picture also shows a Quick Connect to make the installation easier.
Tub Floor is higher, Quick Connect Option
Some tubs are created with an integral drain. In that case the overflow is built-into the tub and the drain connection to the floor is right below the tub drain.
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