Small Bathroom needs new tub
#1
01-08-08, 11:17 AM
Small Bathroom needs new tub
I am just about to begin remodeling my bathroom and i am having a tough problem with trying to figure out whether or not i can get a new tub in there or not. The bathroom is configured in a way that will make cutting out a wall to get the tubs in and out very very difficult. I am attaching a a drawing in the url below so you can get an idea of what the problem is. The tub is in the back of the bathroom with the toilet then the sink on the left hand side. The plumbing is on the right hand wall along with a heater vent. On the left wall is the neighbors house so that takes away that option. Any ideas of how I can get the new tub in. The bathroom is going to be almost the exact width of the tub so getting it in vertical then moving it horizontal will be very challenging as well. Any ideas on how I can get the new tub in? The old tub will be easy to remove since i can just cut it out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65497715@N00/2178795684/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65497715@N00/2178795684/
#2
01-08-08, 02:14 PM
Welcome to the forums! Sorry to say, if your tub extends from wall to wall you won't be installing another one the same size in that hole. It was installed prior to the walls being erected. Even if you could get it into the door, you couldn't get it laid down horizontally in order to set it in place. The only option is to remove 3 studs on one wall, slide the tub in and along the wall to its position, reinstalling the studs, wall covering on the other walls, then finish the bathroom walls. But this is a royal PITA. Is the tub not resurfacable? (is that a word?)
#3
01-09-08, 08:53 AM
Originally Posted by chandler
Welcome to the forums! Sorry to say, if your tub extends from wall to wall you won't be installing another one the same size in that hole. It was installed prior to the walls being erected. Even if you could get it into the door, you couldn't get it laid down horizontally in order to set it in place. The only option is to remove 3 studs on one wall, slide the tub in and along the wall to its position, reinstalling the studs, wall covering on the other walls, then finish the bathroom walls. But this is a royal PITA. Is the tub not resurfacable? (is that a word?)
#4
01-09-08, 10:05 AM
A good quality refinishing on cast iron is preferred over doing the work you will have to do in order to get a new one in. Nowadays, they use some epoxy stuff that really works great. Had a garden tub on a remodel that had to be redone. We had to stop work for 2 days while this guy taped up the house, put in a negative atmosphere system, then sprayed the tub. Flawless job, so you will have to shop around and get recommendations from others.
#5
01-09-08, 12:25 PM
Originally Posted by chandler
A good quality refinishing on cast iron is preferred over doing the work you will have to do in order to get a new one in. Nowadays, they use some epoxy stuff that really works great. Had a garden tub on a remodel that had to be redone. We had to stop work for 2 days while this guy taped up the house, put in a negative atmosphere system, then sprayed the tub. Flawless job, so you will have to shop around and get recommendations from others.
