How to Remove a Bathtub 🧐

[@toolrev]

FYI, there is no need to turn off the main water supply. The main water is supplied to the tub/shower valve, aka the diverter valve, before being diverted down to the tub spout or up to the shower head. So, unless you're replacing the diverter valve itself, there is no need to shut off the main water supply. Hope this helps. See ya!

[@susietinsley-baker3576]

for someone like myself that does not know alot about doing a project like this, you made it look possible for me to accomplish this. Thank you so much

[@toolrev]

yw 🙂

[@danielboland3546]

This is one of the clearest, most concise videos I've ever seen. Thank You!

[@MsFarmer567]

Thank you for showing how to remove the tub without busting, cutting in pieces; cause I’m reusing mind. You did an excellent job!!!

[@essentialpassion]

Really good concise and to the point. free of unfunny jokes others make that fill the video with unrelated matters. this video should be exemplified as the correct way to shoot construction tutorials.

[@MostlySunny2010]

..and no loud, jazzy lead-in music either!

[@MG-Loves-Crypto]

Toolrev, thank you! I am very grateful i found this video. You saved me bro. Thanks to you i can finally proceed with my bathroom renovation without paying anyone money for this job.

[@elenealbert9758]

I agree that the video was concise, direct and right to the point. Time is valuable - I appreciate he didn’t waste our time with senseless time consuming humor.

[@cwilliams6884]

Hell yeah, my wife was spending too much time in the tub but with the help of this video now she spends no time in the tub. Thanks!

[@toolrev]

🤣👊

[@moneyfornothing3264]

This guy is going to be popular with the wives. 😂

[@lynzcoveteur2089]

😂🤣, that’s hilarious!

[@curtisbellii9277]

😆😆😆 now this resonate

[@2010MegaScooter]

On top of that. You install a straight shower, now she can't spend time in any tub. 😂🚿

[@TheRAYviewYT]

I usually cut the tub two times a few inches apart in the middle, remove the center section, so each end can pull towards the middle. It also makes it much easier to remove from the house

[@hunter4life561]

Thanks for this, I’m going to try it out on my clients house.

[@TruthTeller20242]

So you actually cut the whole tub in 3s?

[@She_Tried_It]

@@TruthTeller20242 I think just notches so it collapses enough to bend a bit. So say... make a cut on top (where you grab the tub to get out) about 3 inches down - move over an inch and do the same - you now have a weak area gap. Repeat on both sides a few times. Take a sheet of paper, cut into it an inch on the top, move over and cut another inch and then bend the paper inwards. The more you cut, the more it will give way/bend just enough to clear the wall. You don't need to cut it all the way through. I think this is what he means. I do this trick with other items wedged in.

[@r13fields]

That was great! Exactly what I needed to know. This video saves me from making a lot of unecessary steps. Thanks!

[@toolrev]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phil19852010]

@@jorgelionel4241 :-D :-D :-D

[@lucastheriault2787]

Thanks man I have a fundamental idea of how things work but it's videos like this that reinforce that idea so I don't screw things up. Thank you!!

[@toolrev]

👊

[@Greg_Chase]

Tub out, time to rent the place out! No really, we found a rust-through at the drain in a bathroom of a rental unit, and set to remove the drain flange from the tub to do a repair, but the metal of the tub that the drain flange was originally secured to gave way. Time for a new tub! You made the demo/removal seem easy - thanks for the great video. It's fairly amazing, the bids you might get if you were originally thinking of hiring it out.

[@aldance2075]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Sweet and simple. I'll get this started and all the contractor will have to do is install the new tub.

[@martym2464]

Very nice. You're the guy, efficient and direct to the point.

[@Coodeville]

right to the point. No added filler. Great video

[@SabeehahOsman]

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[@WhyNot-zr5kl]

Thanks for the vid..doing a tub-to-shower conversion and you just saved me some $$$ with the removal of the tub part.

[@toolrev]

Cool, good luck with your project.

[@annshr9917]

Good to see step by step process for removing a tub. I will give a try removing the old tub in my house using your method. 👍

[@Gene-p8l]

Good stuff! Right to the point with no added BS.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Glad you made this short and not to drag it out like some do on yt👍.

[@toolrev]

I try

[@wholecodes431]

You made it look so easy, Fantastic!

[@kiney0713]

Agree!

[@belle7624]

Thank you so much for this and clear video shooting! I can finally get this done :)

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

Really great order. Bathroom remodel starting this week.

[@billsmith5166]

A lot of times you can just cut a corner off the front bottom right or left instead of cutting the tub in half. Then you can pivot the tub on the other end and the cut off corner will clear. Drill a hole in the apron before you saw, a step bit works great. Be careful taking it out after you've cut any part of it off because it will leave a nasty slice in skin.

[@toolrev]

Excellent tip!

[@joedasilva8887]

I have to ask the tub you removed in this video is it cast Iron? You made it look so easy when you lifted it up and removed it. I have to do same thing my tub is old cast Iron.

[@toolrev]

No, this was a metal tub for cast use a sledge hammer or grinder.

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

I had to remove a cast iron tub and I broke it up into medium-sized pieces. If you’re going to do it that way and you’re going to break it up in the bathroom make sure you have maximum strength ear protection. Plugs and muffs. It’s got to be louder than gunfire.

[@bobby7bay]

At the very end of your great video, you mentioned something about making sure that sewer gas does not enter the home but I didnt understand what i was supposed to do to avoid that

[@toolrev]

In this case there is still a p-trap under the concrete that should still have water in it that prevents sewer gas leaking into the home. Still, I like to cover open pipes with a cap or plastic just in case until the new tub, sink or toilet goes in.

[@bobby7bay]

@@toolrev PERFECT explaination and thanks VERY MUCH for the quick response !!!

[@shortsweet3973]

Really nice video now I know how to remove my tub thank you

[@tulioyanez5563]

God bless you for making this video .. you just save me $1500 ... Seriously very educative video 👍

[@pathamilton3642]

Very good job explaining how it's done here I go!!!

[@toolrev]

👍

[@josephgonzales692]

good explaining good video all the way around. I don't usually comment but u deserve it man

[@toolrev]

Thanks!

[@heidimountain606]

We had a white steel tub that was showing its age and the finish was wore out, the house was built in 1979, but the bathroom was renovated in 1992, my dad decided to use the same tub, toilet, and sink rather than replace them at that time. In 2004, the bathroom was renovated again, this time a 3 piece acrylic tub and surround was installed with new faucets, it’s still in amazing shape after 17 years, easy to clean too with cream cleansers like Vim, which was something that my mom requested, an easy to clean surface.

[@gadasavideos8564]

Any video on the replacement tub or shower base?

[@lonwat9339]

Do you have a video of replacing the tub now that the old one is removed?

[@toolrev]

here's a different tub install over plywood - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4uXpGR9rb6Bg5I

[@dawsondiy]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@brentsaron6204]

Excellent - I also have a concrete floor. It seems to be much easier to remove the tub on a concrete foundation vs. a wood floor. Curious to know your thoughts.

[@toolrev]

I’d say concrete has less potential floor damage to repair as long as the p-trap is still in good shape.

[@malexbetancourt8168]

My tub currently is leaking somewhere from the bottom, I took all the dry wall and insulation out and found that the previous owner patched a piece of wood over a crack instead of changing the wood floor under the tub itself. So I’ll be on KZbin for a while changing it for the better lol wish me luck

[@toolrev]

good luck

[@sparklemonkey11]

Thanks for getting right into it. And not making it into Hollywood production.

[@jester3556]

Do you know the total time it took for this? I'm going to be demoing a bathtub and other miscellaneous things for a bathroom remodel. And not quite sure how to bid the job. Thanks for your time, great video

[@toolrev]

1hr

[@MrRmamedov]

Very informative and helpful, thank you!

[@olgacoots6169]

You go right to the job thank you very precise good video

[@davehoenack6381]

Great instructional video!

[@malikshabazz4569]

Very well explained to us novice/DIY's

[@daledietrich2715]

Thanks. Exactly what I needed!

[@user-fs8ie7vm5g]

Thank you for the video. Is the drain connected to the tub? When you lifted it out, would you have destroyed the piping from below up? Or does it simply just sit on top of it the way a toilet sits on top of the flange?

[@toolrev]

In this case, which is the most common type of tub to drain connection, once you unscrew the flange and overflow from above the tub is just sitting on the drain pipe. Install is reverse order. in some cases I've attached the drain assembly first and then laid in the tub, connecting the p-trap afterward from the lower floor. Here the p-trap is encased in the concrete subfloor.

[@Kyanp]

Great demo. Thanks,

[@maryannschumacher1370]

I'm assuming you turned off the water first. You'd be surprised how many folks would forget this obvious step.

[@toolrev]

no need to turn off the water

[@JChapp-mj3yk]

Good job, enough to help me out.

[@darrylwindsor]

When you broke off the tile it looked like there was no drywall or anything behind? Do you have a video about building a new surround on a new tub ?

[@toolrev]

Sorry, I haven't uploaded those yet but check out Bathroom Remodeling Teacher. Here the tile was on drywall. I replaced the drywall with cement board, Regard, thinest, tile. Good luck with your project and we'll get more vids up starting this year.

[@bsuarez3455]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 straight to the point

[@markcompall5501]

Thanks for making this video. Very informative and to the point. I really appreciate that no time was spent on bad jokes, yucking it up and elevator music.

[@toolrev]

Same!

[@radstorm]

Looks like it's still a good tub.. glad you got it out in one piece instead of beating the crap out of it.

[@liutangdege]

Thanks for sharing the video

[@johnd9481]

This was helpful, thanks

[@stephanielight4161]

THANKYOU

[@berlosemonrose8214]

Good job brother

[@charlesashoncurry1744]

This video helped..thank you

[@jckoetz]

What do you reccomend to put down under the tub so it doesn't happen again?

[@Nellz_OTH]

Thank you 🙏🏾 that’s was exactly what I needed

[@FTFRAGER]

After watching this feeling good I can do this by myself

[@gamingalor3]

I bet if i make my wife help me with this project, she would not want to remodel the house that often. Thanks it helps a lot except the water spout was very hard to take out for me.😅

[@michimastropiero2940]

As a wife, I'm the first one to grab a tool and start working, he follows along 😂👍🥂 if I had the phisical strenght my house would be flipped🏋️‍♂️🤗

[@robsnizzle7]

Huge help Sir, I've usually done install (been awhile though) and forgotten how to take the damn thing out. Lol.... Need to rip mine out due to toilet gasket leak and softening up the plywood underneath (I know don't say it).🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ SO I'VE GOT MY WORK CUT OUT FOR ME.

[@toolrev]

Glad to help out. 👊

[@josephgregoryguerra3650]

Excellent video

[@kirstycourtney4686]

Excellent 👍

[@JoseMartinez-xy8zr]

I thought about the noise when you said you can break it down with a hammer 😮

[@a.a.p3254]

Excellent video. Cheers🇨🇦

[@toolrev]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@trevorhowell6575]

Perfect thanks

[@charlesbeers1911]

My house was built in 1959 I wanted to replace a tub any tips?

[@antonioarce9976]

Good Job

[@rustyicepick8462]

I wish the tub drains that I've removed came out that easy.

[@captcorajus]

Very informative. I guess I'll have to hire a professional. lol

[@annafeann]

@ToolRev - If the bathtub is on the 2nd floor, is it absolutely necessary to create access to the pipes from the 1st floor by creating and covering up a hole in the ceiling of the room underneath?

[@toolrev]

no, if your plumbing is good you can connect the tub drain assembly to it and then connect the tub from above. Here we connected a 1.25" pvc drain assembly (tub drain elbow and overflow pipes) to the stubbed up brass pipe via a Fernco rubber coupling. Then a rubber gasket was slid through the tub drain on top of the PVC drain elbow. The gasket was topped with silicone to seal the drain elbow to the bottom of the tub. A metal tub drain flange was then screwed into the PVC elbow from above. Then reach behind the tub into the open wall bay to connect the over-flow part if the drain assembly. There are no-glue screw-fit drain assemblies avail at Home Depot, etc. Hope this helps.

[@annafeann]

Thank you!@@toolrev

[@rottweilerventuresregister7293]

Thank you

[@maryhorton5210]

How do you close off the drain to prevent sewage gas leaks or whatever it was you mentioned at the end of the video?

[@toolrev]

Cover it with something. They sell different caps, but wrapping a plastic bag with a rubber band or tape, etc. Or just make sure there is water in the p trap below.

[@maryhorton5210]

@@toolrev Thank you so much for the information! I really appreciate the knowledge shared.

[@gailjackson2663]

Cast iron tub. Does it bust up fairly easy? Does it take a full size sledge hammer?

[@toolrev]

plenty of vids showing it, but think using a grinder to cut it out will be easier and less messy

[@MargaretDavis-eb2xq]

great viedeo, thanks!

[@dorseydorseyG]

good job!

[@carlosmsndoza1313]

Exelente information gracias por compartir,

[@kingofthecarwashes6724]

Seems easy but it also seems like a lot of work.

[@blackmantis001]

perfect thx

[@benpayne4663]

good video. thank you.

[@toolrev]

yw

[@underconstruction778]

Do tubs have a label or sticker somewhere on it with the exact size it is! So when you buy another it's a clean swap?

[@toolrev]

Maybe some do but common sizes for alcove tubs are 54", 60" and 66" with 60 being the most common.

[@underconstruction778]

@@toolrev standard width as well?

[@toolrev]

@@underconstruction778 yeah like 32 and 36 inch with a 14" depth but there are more. Measure your length, width and depth and search Home Depot for a match. They usually list the installation guide with more details.

[@jituxx7570]

Very valuable information. Thanks. But , after , how u will put same tiles , and how u match with other tiles . Please , any idea. Thanks

[@toolrev]

Here I tore replaced all the tiles. If you need/want to save the tile cut the tub with a grinder or recip saw until you have access to the flange nails and cut them from below.

[@jituxx7570]

Thanks 👍

[@TheTerminator1919]

nice! Can you also just use a sledge hammer and smash the tub to pieces? Also, I removed ptraps from 4 bathroom sinks yesterday and forgot about the sewer gas! What should I cover the pipes with?

[@toolrev]

This is a metal tub so probably not. You might be able to bust up fiberglass tub, never tried it. Cover the drains with rags, tape and plastic, etc. I saw a guy cut a cast iron tub in half with a metal cutting disc on a grinder. I guess you could grind out an acrylic, fiberglass, or metal tub as well.

[@TheTerminator1919]

@@toolrev I'll see how it goes and will try to report back. Project is a few weeks away.

[@mr.boniato6402]

How does the sewer smells not come up though that pipe? What's preventing it?

[@toolrev]

water in the p-trap that's buried in the concrete

[@farealwitit7947]

gr8 vid!!! quik n 2 the pt!

[@katiecrawford842]

that so cool I like it so much

[@bbmoffitt]

Well done

[@aaortiz77]

how do we cover the swer gas pipe just like with plastic and rubber bands or is there something special?

[@toolrev]

Home Depot sells different types of end caps for pipes depending on what you have stubbed up. For PVC they sell Fernco flex caps with a metal screw strap. But yeah, plastic and tape work. The water left in the trap also keeps the gas out but will evaporate eventually so better to cap the pipe.

[@forestslovenature6416]

Honestly, a bathtub is THE MOST useless thing in a regular use bathroom, especially with elderly people around (who have high chance of slipping and falling). Its better to keep one somewhere else for once-in-a-month soaking (when you have time) and NOT for a regular use. I love the regular plain shower areas with sliding door...best for people of all ages and disability...👍

[@jeffdavis3409]

Kids need bathtubs.

[@Rezixit29]

@@jeffdavis3409 no they do not

[@WhyNot-zr5kl]

@@jeffdavis3409 mine never had one. As a baby/toddler we used the portable plastic baby tubs. Preschool age and up was fine with showers. Tubs are not a requirement.

[@WhyNot-zr5kl]

Spot on..just kicked mine out.😁

[@fathercarras28]

Where are you located? I need this on my place to remove the old bathtub and install a walk in shower. How much should I pay ? I don't want to be rip off. Very common in Orlando Florida

[@toolrev]

Getting 3-5 estimates from established local contractors will give you the market rate for your area. Most contractors will give you a better price if the demo is already done because they don't have to bid for (just in case) scenarios. You never know what's behind old walls and they will bid up what they can't see, just in case.

[@fathercarras28]

@@toolrev thanks the peace of how you talk gave me the strength to deal with my toilet, I managed to retrieve a cloth that accidentally got flushed down. We been using the tree for outdoor bathroom, since plumbers are too expensive and I was under anxiety disorders. Finally today I did it! The bathtub is clogged, I bought sulfuric acid at Walmart, I use like a coffee cup, a black mud came out of the drain like in the horror movies, I cleaned all the mess, used those $1 plumbing products at Walmart, used those long plastic things into it, still feel like the pipe is rough, only a thin wire go thru the drain.

[@toolrev]

Call Roto Rooter and ask if they will come out and give you a free estimate to unclog your tub and whatever else you need. KZbin is also a decent source for how to unclog drain vids. Good luck with your project. Let us know how things work out. See ya.

[@ISerenity-g7b]

Does the water have to be turned off to remove the tub

[@toolrev]

In this case it was not necessary to shut off the main water supply because we did not disconnect the diverter (on off) tub/shower valve.

[@muhammadiftikharhussain592]

Great job done ✅ Bye the way sir:- how much charges paid for this job.

[@toolrev]

Can't really say brother, I only work on stuff I own.

[@williamb4117]

How long did it take you to demo the tub?

[@toolrev]

45 minutes.

[@teuilamalo9020]

But how do you replace the tiles ?

[@toolrev]

In this case all the tiles were replaced using backboard, RedGuard, thinnest, tile. To replace the bottom row only use a grinder to cut at the grout line.

[@rafaelacornelio9569]

Hi how can I change i have a 40 inch with and i want to put a 36

[@toolrev]

You may need to re-center the plumbing to the new tub. So, the drain line in the floor and the water lines in the wall for the diverter valve, tub spout and shower head.

[@rafaelacornelio9569]

Thanks for your help

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

How much Does it cost to take the tub out and make a wwp

[@williamwaters4506]

Thanks

[@Salishsea812]

How much does this cost to hire a professional to do this? I was quoted 5800k today is that normal price? This is exactly what I need done with tiles removed etc

[@toolrev]

Three to five quotes will give you the market price for your area.

[@patrickshea1972]

Sewer gas won't come thru.. there's a pee trap with water in it. You only have to worry about sewage gas when removing a toilet as there's no pee trap under toilet but rather the system is in the design of the toilet

[@toolrev]

Right but it’s a good idea to cover sewer pipe in case the p-trap water has evaporated etc.

[@ashleyarmijo]

How do you remove a shower with a wall surround attached.

[@toolrev]

Looking at the installation instructions for a surround similar to yours sold on Home Depot’s website would give you a good idea of how to remove it.

[@oasisoasis21]

That loose faucet barely holding was quite funny for some reason