How to remove a heavy bathtub?
I want to convert a bathtub area into a walk-in shower, but the tub is not the lightweight plastic (?) kind. And, it is in a very small space, in an awkward location, and a small doorway, about 30 inches. Can it be done? We have another full bath and another with shower only.
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Is your bathtub fibreglass, or metal?
The fastest and easiest way to remove a tub is get a reciprocating saw and sledgehammer. Cut the tub up into pieces small enough that can be carried out through the doorway openings. Some folks prefer to use a grinder saw, some a hammer; options differ. Both methods will get rid of the white elephant in less than an hour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9_GJPi-gEw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMfHPA60sRA
Cut it into pieces.
https://youtu.be/rSysed-P-ok
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-remove-and-replace-a-bathtub/9ba683603be9fa5395fab906b201b19
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-bathtub/
You might have to cut it in pieces. If it's made from cast iron you will need a cut off saw. It sounds like the opening is too small to remove whole.
You are correct. We did a remodel 30 years ago, and I think it was built around the Koehler Cast Iron "beige" tub!