Removing Tub And Surround

Most surrounds are made of acrylic and fiberglass materials which make them light and easy to install one piece tub surround units are available for new construction or major remodeling but if you are removing an old tub surround with bathtub still in place installing a new three piece or five piece surround is often the way to go.

Removing tub and surround. The drain shown here has a stopper that unscrews. 5 piece the pro series 32 in. Hilti cordless grinder http amzn to 2hky6y8 hilti cordless impact drill http amzn to 2igusio hilti cordless sawzall http amzn to 2a2w3sm hilti 4. My buddy steve does bathroom remodeling every week.

Tub drains have different components that first need to be removed so methods on this step may vary. We start by removing the faucet trim and base trim from the shower. The 4 shelves feature ridges to serve as self draining soap dishes and the panels are easy to trim to accommodate a. 5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white makes an attractive and functional addition to your bathroom.

A tub surround is a wall system that is installed over the existing wall around your tub and shower. Removing a bathtub is simple after you see a pro do it. Still you may want to replace one when you remodel paint your bathroom or simply replace your existing tub surround with tile whatever your reason when you get ready to remove the surround there are a few things you may want to know. It s not hard but if done incorrectly could cause a flood your house.

This video focuses on the proper methods used to remove a fiberglass shower. How did this project turn out. 5 piece easy up adhesive tub surround in white the pro series 32 in. They don t often loose their luster and they typically don t leak.

You will see how to disconnect drain remove shower fixt. In this video i am showing how to safely remove demo fiberglass shower unit step by step removal. Fiberglass tub surround panels don t break easily. This offers access the drain flange at the bottom of the tub.