[?] replacing fiberglass bath/shower stall with new tub and tile
#1
07-29-11, 08:14 AM
[?] replacing fiberglass bath/shower stall with new tub and tile
gauging interest and difficulty in this project.
my current condo has a hideous bath+shower stall made of fiberglass (one piece unit) w/ shower curtain. the shower stall ceiling is drywall.
i would like to replace the fiberglass stall with a standard tub and then tile up the walls and ceiling.
i have little to no background in such projects, but my dad is a builder and could likely help with the tub. i would have to contract someone out to do the tile.
what would i be dealing with?
will the fiberglass tub+shower stall still simply be ripped out, exposing the drywall?
could i then simply place a new tub in and caulk as required (eg, find a tub that fits in the same space and aligns with the tub drain)?
none of the shower handles or spout would need to be changed. i would just need to tile around them.
and then lastly i can and would install a shower door.
is it a relatively straight-forward process ripping out the fiberglass and installing a standard tub in place?
thank you -
my current condo has a hideous bath+shower stall made of fiberglass (one piece unit) w/ shower curtain. the shower stall ceiling is drywall.
i would like to replace the fiberglass stall with a standard tub and then tile up the walls and ceiling.
i have little to no background in such projects, but my dad is a builder and could likely help with the tub. i would have to contract someone out to do the tile.
what would i be dealing with?
will the fiberglass tub+shower stall still simply be ripped out, exposing the drywall?
could i then simply place a new tub in and caulk as required (eg, find a tub that fits in the same space and aligns with the tub drain)?
none of the shower handles or spout would need to be changed. i would just need to tile around them.
and then lastly i can and would install a shower door.
is it a relatively straight-forward process ripping out the fiberglass and installing a standard tub in place?
thank you -
#2
07-29-11, 08:54 AM
Group Moderator
This sounds like a good project to me, this is relatively straight forward work.
You could also do the tile yourself, you wouldn't have to hire that done.
We're here to help with as much of this as you want to bite off.
You could also do the tile yourself, you wouldn't have to hire that done.
We're here to help with as much of this as you want to bite off.
#3
07-29-11, 10:04 AM
thank you!
i assumed it would be relatively straight-forward. as long as there is no 'hidden' surprises when i rip out the stall.
i am not sure if the bathroom floor tile extends all the way under the fiberglass stall, or what would be underneith that if not. i also assume the drywall on back wall of the stall extends all the way down. it looks like when i rip it out it should just leave me with a fully drywalled cutout in the bathroom.
what kind of effort is required when placing a new tub? does any additional work have to be done to the flooring, or do you place it into the same space (would buy a tub of equal size of the existing fiberglass stall), and then caulk/seal all the way around the edges etc?
i assumed it would be relatively straight-forward. as long as there is no 'hidden' surprises when i rip out the stall.
i am not sure if the bathroom floor tile extends all the way under the fiberglass stall, or what would be underneith that if not. i also assume the drywall on back wall of the stall extends all the way down. it looks like when i rip it out it should just leave me with a fully drywalled cutout in the bathroom.
what kind of effort is required when placing a new tub? does any additional work have to be done to the flooring, or do you place it into the same space (would buy a tub of equal size of the existing fiberglass stall), and then caulk/seal all the way around the edges etc?
#4
07-29-11, 10:20 AM
Those 1 piece units are generally installed at the framing stage. The drywall stops at the top of the unit. There wouldn't be any floor covering under the shower's base. The drain may need to be moved. Also check the length of your shower stall to make sure a regular size tub [60"] will fit.
#5
07-29-11, 01:29 PM
Originally Posted by marksr
Those 1 piece units are generally installed at the framing stage. The drywall stops at the top of the unit. There wouldn't be any floor covering under the shower's base. The drain may need to be moved. Also check the length of your shower stall to make sure a regular size tub [60"] will fit.
if drywalling is involved that would likely put this outside of a weekend's job. would be tough to DIY in that short of time frame.
#7
07-30-11, 01:42 PM
Originally Posted by marksr
You wouldn't be adding any drywall if you intend to tile the surround. You'd install cement board where the drywall isn't.
Is this your only full bath?
Is this your only full bath?
#8
07-30-11, 02:28 PM
As long as you get the tub installed along with drain and faucet, you could take a bath even if you couldn't use the shower and then do the tile work the following weekend. Might be a little inconvenient but when you get done you'll have bragging rites and money saved 
