Is it possible to remove just a bath fitters tub & put on a wider tub?

Joyce
by Joyce

The bottom of the tub is so narrow I can’t take a bath. Everything else is ok. Can’t put in sit down tub too heavy too costly. I’m 73 active but sometimes need to soak. PLEASE HELP

  3 answers
  • Deb K Deb K on Jun 09, 2019

    Hi Joyce, have you contacted the bathfitter? they may have a fix for you, I think you can remove just the tub but you will need someone to do it for you, they are heavy, just ensure the silicone /caulking is redone after newer wider tub is installed. Also, remember that they add in a drain extender when they install, you will need to change it out, best bet, call a handyman who knows what he is doing.

  • William William on Jun 09, 2019

    Bathfitters tub is just a fiberglass skin made to match and cover the existing tub. Made to the exact shape of the old tub. Remove it and the tub underneath will be the same shape. You tub would need to be replaced with one that is comfortable for you.

  • Joyce Joyce on Jun 09, 2019

    Bath fitters wanted to remove the whole thing remove our new cabinet and sink and without a thought to them charge us $6,000. that a lot of social security