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Is replacing a tub/shower combo DIY'able (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Homeowner with a decent amount of handiness but wondering if I’m going to bite off more than I can chew. Is it worth it to try and remove the old shower tub combo and replace it with a new one pretty much by myself? I realize this is a bit of a loaded question and can’t really be answered without knowing my skills but if anyone with skills can share some tips or steer me away from attempting this that would be much appreciated.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I just removed an old walkin shower with a tub/shower combo. In answer to your question, yes its possible. That being said you should plan on it taking a while to complete if you need to change any walls or plumbing and thats if you don't run into any strange issues. An extra person is very helpful to help get things into place. If you have a lot of room that might not matter.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I can get some extra hands for lifting but mainly it’d just be me. How long did yours take? It’s our only shower and I’d hate for my wife to be without one for more than a few days. I can always hose off

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Mine took three weeks or more, but I had to demo a 1970's walk-in shower before I got to putting in the new one. I had two bagsters of mortar and tile, and had to re-sheetrock the walls and ect.

Your mileage my vary based on how much is needed for the swap. Just expect that it will take longer than you think.