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How Removing the Old Bathtrub?

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Turn off the water at the main line. The first step is to shut off the water for the bathroom you’ll be working in. Locate the main line and turn it all the way off. Then, turn on the faucet in your tub to drain the lines. Remove the accessories and disconnect the water lines. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the faucet and disconnect it from the water lines by unscrewing it.


Remove the handles, overflow drain cover, and the drain cover on the bottom of the tub. If you have a showerhead, remove that as well. You may need to pry off a plastic cover to gain access to the screws. You may be able to reuse some of these accessories, so keep them if you don’t want to buy new ones.


Remove the existing tub surround or tiles. You need to expose the studs in the wall in order to install a new bathtub, so you must remove the existing surround and the drywall behind it. Using a utility knife, cut through the drywall around the outside edge of the entire surround. Then, use a pry bar to pry the drywall and surround or tiles out of place. Be careful not to damage any pipes or wires.


Be sure to wear safety gear, including goggles and a dust mask, throughout this process. Work from the top of the surround down to the bottom. Gain access to the plumbing. In some homes, you may be able to access the plumbing from the room next to the bathroom. In other cases, the plumbing may be situated in the floor under the tub. Most likely, you’ll need to cut a hole in the wall or floor in order to access the plumbing.


Take out the old tub. First, unscrew the tub drain and overflow from the P-trap underneath the tub. If your tub is acrylic or fiberglass, cut it into pieces with a jigsaw to make the removal process easier. If you want to try to keep the tub in one piece, use a jigsaw to cut away the tub flange that’s nailed to the studs, then tip up the tub and pull it out. You may need to slice through the caulk that connects the tub and floor before removing the tub. Use a utility knife to do so.

How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation?

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If your bathroom is out of date, taking the time to renovate it can help increase the value of your home. Before you start ripping out fixtures from the bathroom, it’s best to set up a plan and budget for the renovation. Take time to go over designs and buy the supplies you need so you’re completely prepared. By the time you start, you can either do the renovation yourself or hire contractors to do it for you. With a good plan, you’ll have a great new space in your home!

Traditional bathrooms usually feature a full bath and shower combination. Modern bathrooms look sleek and contemporary, but most tend to only have a shower stall instead of a bath. Craftsman-style bathrooms usually have handcrafted wood cabinets or vanities, but these will be more costly. Rustic bathrooms use raw finishes, such as wood walls, for a simple and homey look.

Choose a color scheme for your bathroom. Pick the paint or tile colors you want for your bathroom so you can base the rest of your design around it. Settle on at least 3 colors so you have a primary, secondary, and accent shade. Try using light colors, such as white, cream, or yellow, to make your space feel larger and more inviting.

Make sure your decor and accessories match the color scheme for your bathroom, or else you’ll need to buy new decorations. Tip: Follow the 60-30-10 rule when choosing colors for your bathroom. Your primary color for the room should take up 60%, a secondary color should be 30%, and accent colors should cover 10%. For example, you may have white walls and cabinets as your main color, black floors and countertops for your secondary, and blue accessories as your accent.

Avoid laying metal in your sink. One of the toughest stains to get out of a sink, especially porcelain bathroom sinks, are rust stains. As a result, don’t lay any metal in your sink. Because of the presence of moisture, metal will quickly rust and leave a stain. If you have a rust stain, take an old eraser and wipe it against the stain. If the rust stain won’t come out with baking soda or an eraser, you may need to use an abrasive cleaner like Comet cleaning powder. However, make sure whatever product you use is safe on the material your sink is made of.