"Bob F" wrote:
wrote:
Has anyone ever removed a plastic glued on tub surround?

I have a 3 piece surround that is in excellent shape, but I have to
remove the tub to do some structural repairs under it. There iw no
other way. The surround overlaps the metal flange at the top of the
porcelain metal tub, so the tub cant be removed without taking off the
surround on the walls. I'd like to save and reuse the surround if
possible, but that glue appears to be quite tight. (I was able to pry
back one corner). I'm wondering if there is a special tool or some
glue solvent?

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how...e-tub-surround

Just a couple of points about the link you provided...

First, the OP said he has a 3 piece tub surround, not a 1 piece as
described in the link.

Second, let's assume that the same steps could be followed whether it was a
1 piece or 3 piece surround. I have a 3 piece surround and there is no way
I could use those steps to remove my surround. They say nothing about the
wall board that covers the top and side flanges of the surround or the
screws that hold the surround to the studs or a number of other issues.

Those are some pretty specific removal instructions, not ones that will
work for all installations. My guess is that the OP has something totally
different. He said his was "plastic, glued on". My guess is those
instructions are for a fiberglass surround.