Remove A Bathtub
Use a tool designed for tub drain removal also called a tub drain extractor to remove the drain flange.
Remove a bathtub. If your tub has a lever on the back you can just lift out the stopper. Grasp it and pull upward then immediately pull toward the back of the tub to extract the rocker arm. A demonstration of how to remove a cast iron bathtub during a remodel as well a discussion on how to remove other types of tubs such as stamped steel or fiberglass. When a bathtub drain stopper fails to hold water when closed or when the tub drains too slowly when the stopper is in the open position the culprit is usually a hair or soap buildup on the stopper or a stopper that is worn out and in need of replacement.
Step 5 cut away a horizontal strip of wall about 6 inches above the bathtub to reveal the tub flange and remove any screws that secure the flange to the wall studs. Then use a screwdriver to remove any screws that are on the drain s faceplate. Removing the stopper is the first step to addressing these problems. If the tub has a fiberglass enclosure cut the enclosure 6 inches above the tub.
Pumice is a volcanic rock that you can use to scrub away the rust from your porcelain bathtub. Some spouts have a setscrew that holds them in place. Remove the tub spout since this will be on a portion of the wall you ll be cutting away. Use a screwdriver or pry bar to remove the screws or nails that attach the tub flange to the wall studs.
Impact wrench with a socket wrapped in duct tape tapering as you wrap it. Removing an old tub and. Soak the pumice stone in water for 5 minutes then use light even strokes to remove the rust from your bathtub. Upgrade your bathtub for a more comfortable and beautiful bathroom.
Before you can remove the drain flange you have to remove the stopper and the procedure for doing that depends on the stopper mechanism. To remove a built in tub follow these steps. Use a pumice stone to remove rust from a porcelain bathtub. Use the screwdriver to disconnect and remove the tub s waste and overflow valve cover.
Once you pull the cap off use a screwdriver to remove the setscrew underneath. Then rinse the bathtub clean to wash the rust away. Hammer the socket inside the drain hole and remove it with the impact wrench. If you need to remove the faceplate of a trip lever drain first set the tub to the open position.
To take out a lift and turn drain stopper grasp the stopper and pull up on it.