Install a Tub Shower WRONG and It Will Leak (7 Costly Mistakes) @TheExcellentLaborer
Install a Tub Shower WRONG and It Will Leak (7 Costly Mistakes)  @TheExcellentLaborer
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I show how to install a tub shower combo step-by-step while avoiding the 7 most common (and costly) mistakes. I also show you how to properly set the tub, install the shower valve at the correct height, run the drain and overflow, and complete the installation!

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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Mistake #1 Choosing the Wrong Type 00:10
Mistake #2 Ignoring Framing 01:33
Mistake #3 Skipping Insulation 02:41
Mistake #4 No Bedding Under the Tub 04:42
Mistake #5 Improper Flange Installation 08:37
Mistake #6 Poor Drain Sealing 11:50
Mistake #7 Not Installing Valve At Proper Height 20:53



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