Replacing Old Bathtub With Shower

Replacing a bathtub with a full walk in shower means getting into a remodel project that will render your bathroom useless during the process.

Replacing old bathtub with shower.

Use the screwdriver to disconnect and remove the tub s waste and overflow valve cover. This includes removal and placing the stall which runs 700 to 1 600. With minor modifications your water supply and drain lines will already be in place saving you money on plumbing costs. The end result however is an expansive and.

Replacing the tub with a shower pan wouldn t be too difficult as long as the existing drain matches the required location for the new shower pan. It s less expensive to refinish the bathtub 300 600 or install a bathtub liner 500 4 000 but a replacement can mean you get precisely the tub you want. It can be necessary to move and or replace the plumbing pipes to fit the new tub. Use a tool designed for tub drain removal also called a tub drain extractor to remove the drain flange.

The cost to replace a bathtub with a shower stall ranges from 1 200 to 3 600 depending mostly on size. With minor modifications your water supply and drain lines will already be in place saving you money on plumbing costs. Except you ll use waterproof wonderboard as your backing. We simply remove your bathtub and replace the tub surround with an attractive durable extra large shower.

If your old tub is in an alcove a long back wall and two shorter side walls you can remove it and be left with a space that s about 30 to 42 inches deep and 5 feet wide a good space for a shower. If your old tub is in an alcove you can remove it and be left with a space that s about 30 to 34 inches deep and 5 feet wide which is a good space for a shower. Simply measure yours to find the right dimensions. Most stalls come as a kit in 1 to 3 pieces.

Measure your bath and check plumbing. And cut a hole in a wall to get the old tub out and the new one in. Once the shower pan is attached to the drain tiling the shower surround is almost like any other tile job. Here s how to replace your bath with a shower.

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