Replacing Fiberglass Tub Surround With Tile

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Replacing fiberglass tub surround with tile.

But one area i never touched was the kids avocado green fiberglass bathtub. The estimated cost to replace a bathtub and shower is around 975 for a 60 fiberglass or acrylic resin kit with shower walls new tub and diy installation. This is the bathtub that my kids have been bathing in since they. Contact your local recycling center for details on how to dispose of an old bathtub.

Porcelain over steel tubs should be disposed whole. Pre fabricated shower stall units are usually fiberglass or acrylic kits created in a factory and shipped to your home in one or several pieces. All other types of bathtub materials are relatively light. Most shower kits include a shower pan and two or three solid wall panels although some are one piece shells in which the shower base or bathtub is integrated with.

If the fiberglass is damaged it is a lot less expensive to repair or to replace than other options. The tub can be removed whole if you have some help. Years ago i tackled this bathroom makeover removing and replacing the matching green toilet painting the vanity removing the wallpaper adding new tile flooring over the vinyl and even installing board and batten it s been quite a transformation. They can be installed by a professional crew or by a diyer.

Old bathtub tile can really date a bathroom and if the tiles are also cracked or broken they could be letting water behind your walls that can lead to damage. Cut up steel composite or fiberglass tubs with a reciprocating saw.