Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Demo of fiberglass shower surround and soaking tub???

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wvdthree
11-02-09, 08:21 AM
Hi all,
In wanting to pare the budget for out bathroom ranovation I am considering doing the demo of the bathroom myself and hiring out the rebuild. We have a 7' x 4' lovely burgundy fiberglass shower surround and a 6' x 3 1/2 ' burgundy fiberglass soaking tub. Early 80's vintage.

I have reasonable DIY skills and tools (circ saw,sawz all etc.). How difficult is it to extract these units? The tub is set in a tiled deck platform which would be demo'd. If any one has any direct experience and can let me know what I'd be in for I'd appreciate it. From what I understand they would definitely have to be cut to make it out the door. Thanks so much.


Cheers,
wvdthree

HotinOKC
11-02-09, 04:17 PM
Demo is always the easiest. The sawzall will make quick work of getting the tub/shower out. Just be careful around the drain area when pulling the units out. You may have to replace the risers for them when you are done, but that's not a big deal. Wear proper safety glasses and leather gloves.
chandler
11-02-09, 04:40 PM
Cut them into 3 pieces, remove the middle piece, the back piece, and then, after removing all the drain, etc. remove the front piece. Be aware, however, the unit may be sitting in a bed of thinset, and it will play havoc with your blades, so if you see a spark, back off a little and cut just the fiberglas.