How do I replace a tub in a 1975 mobile home with a shower stall?
The tub is 27 inches deep, I can’t go deeper because of washer and dryer placement. I also need to consider weight so I don’t want to do a mortar base. Help please!
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How To: Replace Your Mobile Home Bathtub and Surround | Mobile ...
Apr 9, 2015 - Make sure you completely separate it from the tub including the overflow drain pipe. Sometimes, if you just dismantle the p-trap the overflow drain can be left on the tub. Next, remove the faucets and any other fixtures. Unscrew the waterlines that supply the faucet and remove the nuts that secure it to the tub wall. How to Remove a Mobile Home Bathtub | Hunker
May 16, 2011 - Leaks or cracks in the tub often require complete tub replacement. Removing a bathtubfrom mobile home is slightly different than a standard .
My husband and I did the same thing years ago in our mobile home. We bought a corner fiberglass showe unit at a big box store (Lowes, HD), cut out the existing tub, reran the plumbing, installed the correct type of backer board for the shower, rerouted the drain. With the leftover space, we built a linen closet.