Verdeboy
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A customer wants me to notch out a fiberglass tub, because he can't step over the tub anymore. He said he has seen this done successfully.
My plan is to do the following:
Build a simple frame using 2 layers of 2x4's. l________l
Carefully mark off the area to cut out, so that it will be flush with the top and sides of this frame.
Use my Dremel or Rotozip to make the cutout, starting at the bottom and working my way up.
Screw the frame into the floor.
Use a router or sander to smoothe and even the cutout.
Glue 4x4 c-tile directly to the frame top and sides.
Grout spaces between tiles.
Silicone the tub to the underside of the tiles, creating a good seal.
If this works out, he'll even have a nice little step to use to get in and out of the tub. Of course, it won't be a tub anymore, just a shower.
Any comments or suggestions?
My plan is to do the following:
Build a simple frame using 2 layers of 2x4's. l________l
Carefully mark off the area to cut out, so that it will be flush with the top and sides of this frame.
Use my Dremel or Rotozip to make the cutout, starting at the bottom and working my way up.
Screw the frame into the floor.
Use a router or sander to smoothe and even the cutout.
Glue 4x4 c-tile directly to the frame top and sides.
Grout spaces between tiles.
Silicone the tub to the underside of the tiles, creating a good seal.
If this works out, he'll even have a nice little step to use to get in and out of the tub. Of course, it won't be a tub anymore, just a shower.
Any comments or suggestions?