How To Remove A Bathtub And Install A Shower

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Remove tub spout and tiles. Then, lean over the tub, propping your free hand against the long wall behind the tub. This is a day by day multi part video on how to convert a tub/shower to a walk in shower.

Removing A Bathtub At A Glance.

Remove the tub from the drain assembly. Pry the plastic cover off the faucet and remove the screws that hold the handle and trim plate. Unscrew the fasteners holding the side frames to the wall and bottom.

Homeowners Will Need To Pay For The Cost Of The Bathtub Removal, And Then The New Shower Will Need To Be.

Remove the faucet, tub spout and shower head. Then, lean over the tub, propping your free hand against the long wall behind the tub. Remove the top rail by lifting it up.

Utility Knife, Screwdriver, Tub Drain Wrench, Pliers.

In a small bathroom installing a shower can really open up space. Removing a bathtub and replacing it with a shower involves numerous costs. But you cannot detach the tub.

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First, fit the hook end of the pry bar over the top of the flange. You may need to use a utility knife to score any caulk holding it in place. After disconnecting the drain flange, and the cover, the tub will be free from the main drain assembly.