DIY remodel a bath tub into a shower?

Question

I want to do that with the floor tiles and everything, im basically looking to keep the same size, but maybe i want to centre the drain. Im a 20 year old girl, and i think the hardest part will be changing the showerheads and stuff, but can somebody give me a play by play or website?

Answer 1

Tell you what... the coolest tubs/showers are the clawfoot tubs that are just near the wall enough to have access to the showerhead... they are classic

Answer 2

You are going to need to make a pan, using either sheet metal, or polyvinyl liner, do some plumbing, maybe a little framing, tile work, trim carpentry, and paint.  What's the problem?

Answer 3

Ok, Here goes:

Demo out the old tub, if it is cast iron, you will have anout 300 lbs to remove. I like using a sledge hammer to break it up, very theraputic.

remove any wall covering or tile you do not want. If you are redoing the entire thing, best to remove the sheetrock as well as the tile in one step.

Now, check your plumbing, up date old fixtures, add blocking to the stud wall for wall grabs, build in any alcove type shelves you want to add.

Shower pan, this can be a bit trickey so i will give you a web referance.http://www.oatey.com/shower_drains/lit/S...

Now you will need to give the wall tile a good surface to adhere to. I use 1/2 concrete board ( its actually paper and concrete layered) and attach it with screws to the studs.

Now just tile then grout.

triming out to the old wall can be done several ways, tile transition, wood trim, caulk, paint.. you decide.

Now install all your hardware and trim rings.

Can be done in 3 long days by 2 experianced workers, but would allow a week to 10 days, especially if you do not have a bunch of tools, like tile saws, demolition hjammers, concrete floats, grout floats and mixers.

Answer 4

I have the perfect site for you. It has pictures and step by step instructions. It also tells you exactly what tools you'll need. Good Luck!!!

http://www.creativehomeowner.com/index.p...

Answer 5

The hardest part will be trying to move the drain to the center. If you are thinking about tiling a bathtub you can't.