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Is replacing a tub/shower combo DIY'able (self.homeimprovement)

submitted 10 months ago by iamericandre to c/homeimprovement

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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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[–] Eegra 9 points 10 months ago (3 children)

The biggest issue I’ve seen is hastiness - if you take the time to learn each step well and can keep yourself from rushing, then it can be fine.

It’s the ones that try to do it over the weekend because their wife is yelling at them about it that get into trouble.

[–] iamericandre 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The step that has me most worried is setting the drain properly. Everything else seems more or else something I’ve done before (leveling the floor and securing the tub)

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

Depending on your situation, you may be able to use a quick connect kit which can be pretty easy. But yes, the drain assembly needs some care - especially if you need to cut finished pipe to length for, say, a cast iron standing tub. Its not too different from a sink drain assembly if you’ve done that before.

[–] iamericandre 1 points 10 months ago

I did see that on the Lowe’s website so that’s good they sell them in kits.