xjjeepman
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Hello all, new here.
I am planning on remodeling my 2nd bathroom and would like to do most the work myself. I have experience in removing/installing toilets, vanity's, sinks etc. But never did a bath tub. My current setup is an older ~1984 thin steel tub (says Beatz or Boatz on the side i think in script)(in good shape but too narrow and slippery) and would like to replace it maybe with an Acrylic one as the steel ones ive seen are the same as what i have now, too small/low.
1st question is, how do i go about removing it? Do i just break all the tile around the edges and cut sheetrock? How will it most likely be mounted? How do i access the plubing such as the drain? Its on my second floor so i cant go through the ceiling. Any pointers would be much appreciated!
When i install the new one should i put any kind of water proof membrane under it for the hell of it? If i go with tile for the surround should i just tile over the existing sheetrock or put up hardibacker type material over the sheetrock then tile? And if i go that route do i need to worry about placing the backer over the lip of the tup creating a bow out since it will be mounted over sheetrock?
TIA!
I am planning on remodeling my 2nd bathroom and would like to do most the work myself. I have experience in removing/installing toilets, vanity's, sinks etc. But never did a bath tub. My current setup is an older ~1984 thin steel tub (says Beatz or Boatz on the side i think in script)(in good shape but too narrow and slippery) and would like to replace it maybe with an Acrylic one as the steel ones ive seen are the same as what i have now, too small/low.
1st question is, how do i go about removing it? Do i just break all the tile around the edges and cut sheetrock? How will it most likely be mounted? How do i access the plubing such as the drain? Its on my second floor so i cant go through the ceiling. Any pointers would be much appreciated!
When i install the new one should i put any kind of water proof membrane under it for the hell of it? If i go with tile for the surround should i just tile over the existing sheetrock or put up hardibacker type material over the sheetrock then tile? And if i go that route do i need to worry about placing the backer over the lip of the tup creating a bow out since it will be mounted over sheetrock?
TIA!
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