Removing A Bathroom

Cut three 1 x 4s for later use.

Removing a bathroom. A typical modern bath can have between 6 and 8 self levelling feet which are adjusted when the bath is fitted and can be undone by hand or with a small spanner. Protect the sink area. Pour 1 4 cup of toilet bowl cleaner or household bleach into the toilet and flush it a few times.

Removing an old tub and. Lay down cardboard or plastic on any surface surrounding the mirror. A how to guide step 1.

Use a broom or shop vac to pick up all the debris that now litters the room. Use a screwdriver or pry bar to remove the screws or nails that attach the tub flange to the wall studs. You can also use a small heat lamp.

To remove a built in tub follow these steps. Removing the drawers is a common sense step that s easy to forget if you re in a hurry or. If so take a screwdriver and unscrew them to remove the old fan cover.

Cover the mirror with duct tape. Removing a bathroom vanity. Put silicone gel on the underside.

Use a blow dryer to soften the glue. The duct tape will limit the amount of glass that drops if the mirror shatters. Unscrew the sink drain flange from the tailpiece below the sink.

Look at the vertical pipe coming down from the drain. If you don t see screws the cover probably just snaps in place. That s the drain tailpiece.

Make sure the subfloor is level and if necessary use a leveling compound to even out the surface. Upgrade your bathtub for a more comfortable and beautiful bathroom. Having detached the faucet lift rod use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the slip nut on the bending p trap pipe under.

Take a look at the part of the fan you can see on your bathroom ceiling. If the bath is recessed into the wall you may need to seek professional advice if anything other than removing skirting board is required. If all of the above seems like way too much work.

Prepare the new drain tailpiece by attaching the nut and gasket as directed. Open a valve at a lower level in your home. If your bathroom doesn t have a separate cutoff valve turn off the.

Turn off the water to the toilet and flush the toilet again lift off the top of the tank and set it out of the way. Upgrading your bathtub can drastically improve your bathroom s appearance and your family s comfort. Some fan covers with be held in place with screws.

If the tub has a fiberglass enclosure cut the enclosure 6 inches above the tub. Disconnect the pop up stopper. Follow these steps to remove an old toilet.

Remove the old fan s cover.