| Posted by Ed on November 21, 2002 at 18:38:36: | |
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| In response to Re: Replacing 47" shower with 60" shower/tub | |
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: I currently have a 47" shower in my master bath that I would like to replace with a new 60" shower/tub unit. The width of the room is 60" total. There is currently an offset of 13" in the room for the existing shower unit. : My plan is to remove the existing unit....knock out the 13" offset and then install the new 60" unit. Installing a new 60 inch shower unit would definetly be a big improvement to your bathroom. Once you remove the partition, you may only have to extend the trap and drain about a foot or so, and install a new balancing type faucet. You will probably need to buy a 2 or 3 piece unit unless you wish to dismantle your house trying to get a 1 piece of this size into the room. If you had a pro do this - expect to pay about 2,000 in labor costs. Ed : Everyone is telling me I am getting in over my head by wanting to attempt this myself. I don't see removing the old shower as a major deal, but I don't know alot about plumbing and wonder whether I should be attempting to install the new unit. Also....will it be an issue getting a new tub/surround unit into the room?? : If I had to pay for someone to install the new tub/shower, what approximately would that cost be? : ANY information or advice would be appreciated! : Thanks, Larry
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