Anybody out there know how to remove a fiberglass bath tub and fiberglass surrounds? Without making more problems than just the normal demo issues?? Thanxs
If it is a one piece unit that was moved in before the walls were finished, then it probably will not fit through any of the doorways, so use a reciprocating saw and cut it into manageable size pieces. Watch out for plumbing and wiring inside the walls though, and please wear a respirator and eye protection.
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Expensive way. Hire someone to do it. Best way. Wear some gloves, eye protection (very important as fiberglass flys everywhere when broken) A good reciprocating saw with a metal blade and cut the tub out. As far as the surround. It is most likely glued. You simply need to cut around the edges with a knife or the saw being careful not to cut into any hidden pipes or wires and pry off the wall board holding the panels in place. Even if you were able to remove the panels you would need to remove the wall behind as it would have glue on it and it cannot be sanded or smoothed out. Lots of grunt work but not really that hard. Do not bother to use a sledge hammer it will simply bounce off and hurt you.
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