Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Shower/Tub Style?

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Devil5052
02-18-07, 05:15 AM
I'm looking to remodel our 30 year old bathroom which now has a standard bathtub. We really only take showers but I'm afraid to put in a shower (with no tub) for resale purposes. Does anyone know of a design that is mainly a shower but does have a low basin that can be used as a bathtub?

chandler
02-18-07, 07:28 AM
Is this your only bath? Our house, built in 1978 has a master bath with a step in shower unit. Love it! The guest bath has a regular tub with shower. Convenient for those who like to relax. I can't see where it would have had an affect on our purchasing the house. But since it has both, it is a plus.
walkman
02-18-07, 08:49 AM
I haven't seen anything like what you describe. If you have a tub somewhere in the house I think you could convert to a shower only. But you need at least one tub in the house for resale.

Devil5052
02-19-07, 11:38 AM
Thanks....This is the only tub so I guess I'll just replace it. Any hints on removing the old tub? (I think it's porcelain over castiron......circa 1975 & came with our new house)
HeresJohnny
02-19-07, 01:43 PM
If its cast iron you'll have to bust it up into pieces to get it out. Cover everything in the bathroom that you dont want banged up. I use some old furniture moving pads, they work great for this. Wear gloves, head and eye protection and have at it with a sledge hammer.