"julvr" wrote in message
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How hard is it to replace a bathtub?

I am replacing the walls in the bath area, and SWMBO wants me to
replace the bathtub while I'm at it. Unfortunately, I am very short
of time and money (more money than time), but if it's possible to
replace the bathtub in say a day, then now would be the time to do
it. At the same time, I'm not really ready for a new major
undertaking.

I'm fairly handy. I can plumb copper pipes, but I've never tackled a
bathroom before.

Any advise or information is greatly appreciated.

John

SWMBO?

I replaced my tub with a helper, one day for demo prep and one day to
reinstall the tub. New valves and new shower. The drain tried to kick our
ass. A quick trip to ACE hardware bought all of the needed unknown/planned
for products. The it took the better part of a week to install the
finishes.
I used the tub with a sponge and very little water until the grout dried and
was sealed.

Tubs would be a major undertaking in my book. I installed a AS whirlpool
tub.

I would never try to live in a home with one bathroom and do a remodel
again.