Why is my tub squishy?

Why is my tub squishy?

Some bathtubs commonly develop soft, spongy floors over time that lead to cracking and sometimes will cause leaks underneath the bathtub. Poor installation, faulty bathtub design, or even normal human body weight are all things that can cause the bathtub floor you stand on to flex and get weaker.

Can your bathtub fall through the ceiling?

Normally your shower and anything else in your bathroom is supported by the wood joists inside the subfloor. If the joists are weakened by leaking water and you do nothing about the problem, the shower may eventually fall into the room below.

Can bathtubs fall through floor?

Originally Answered: Can my bathtub fall through the floor? If the materials holding / comprising the floor (usually wood) are water damaged and rotten enough, or the tub is too heavy for the rating of the flooring, then yes.