If your shower has a shower pan replacing just the pan is possible but not always advisable.
Replace bathtub without destroying tile.
If you replace the shower valve and have copper supply lines you ll need soldering skills.
If you carefully prepare and work with a helper you can complete this diy project in one day.
Shower pans are made to work with fiberglass shower surrounds and tiled walls.
This video focuses on the proper methods used to remove a fiberglass shower.
Screws and chrome plate it also comes in brass polished chrome and other colors there are other.
We start by removing the faucet trim and base trim from the shower.
How to replace a two or three handle tub and or shower faucet to a single handle faucet without having to break the tile.
This guide will teach you both how to remove a bathtub and how to install a bathtub.
Removing a bathtub and installing a new one is an approachable task for many.
The point of having a shower pan is one part versatility and one part convenience.
You should have some experience working with plumbing p traps and or faucets and basic carpentry tools.
In the first case you can replace just the bathtub because one side is free but in the second case in my opinion it could be necessary to remove a couple of tile lines if you have not enough space to sliding straight the new bathtub.
They fit on the floor inside the shower and act like a tub keeping water off the floor.
The homeowner applied a high adhesion primer over the tiles then topped it with a white satin latex paint.
The bathroom shown here originally featured a checkerboard of white and mint green tiles.
The bathtub has a rim that goes up and under the tile and at least the first few rows of tile will have to be removed.
I hope that help you.
Wear protective eye gear and work gloves when you remove and replace a bathtub.
This handy kit comes with a template that gives you a guide to where to cut the tile and wall board.
There is a chance that the floor tile can be preserved but most likely it will be damaged when the tub comes out.
Or repair the wall.