mf915
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Hi,
I have this type of one-piece acrylic/fiberglass tub/surround bathtub. I'm hoping to replace it with a "generic" bathtub (from HD or lowes) and then tile the surrounding. How difficult is replacing bathtub like this ?
Here are couple more specific questions:
1) is the existing bathtub nailed to studs ? Are there drywalls behind the surround ?
2) will a "generic" bathtub fit the existing plumbing (drain pipe, etc) ? Is it likely that I'll need to replace the whole drain/pipe assembly ?? I mean - are they usually standard in size/locations ?
3) instead of replacing it - if I get a professional to refinish (paint, etc), how much am i looking at ?
I have never done it before - so i am little worried it might be too much for DIY.
Thanks
I have this type of one-piece acrylic/fiberglass tub/surround bathtub. I'm hoping to replace it with a "generic" bathtub (from HD or lowes) and then tile the surrounding. How difficult is replacing bathtub like this ?
Here are couple more specific questions:
1) is the existing bathtub nailed to studs ? Are there drywalls behind the surround ?
2) will a "generic" bathtub fit the existing plumbing (drain pipe, etc) ? Is it likely that I'll need to replace the whole drain/pipe assembly ?? I mean - are they usually standard in size/locations ?
3) instead of replacing it - if I get a professional to refinish (paint, etc), how much am i looking at ?
I have never done it before - so i am little worried it might be too much for DIY.
Thanks
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