Hi -- I just had someone look at the wood underneath the surround panels, which have now been removed. Sure enough, he said, yep, that's plywood. I looked and it has the word 'sheathing' imprinted on it. Not sure what that means. As there isn't enough depth to be able to add cement or green board, h...

Hi -- After talking around, I think the current surround is some type of vinyl attached to 3/16 " hardboard. It extends from the floor to the ceiling in the tub alcove. So, to remove the "surround" means removing the hardboard that it is quite firmly attached to...laminated, I would s...

Hey folks --- Finally, a question I can answer. I was one of the people who actually was involved in the writing and lobbying of the federal government for passage of the legislation legalizing service dogs. So, yes, a certified service dog (underscore certified) can not be denied in a park, airplan...

Hello -- I'm now done with first day of tub removal job. What fun! The tub is out, the fixtures off the wall and I'm already missing the shower I will want to take in the morning. One question remains. The answer will help me determine if I can rest this evening or need to do more work. The surround...

Oh good. Glad to hear this re the porcelain/steel tub. I really had no other choice, although I would have happily paid more for the fiberglass. This one is 54 x 30 and replacing a 54x27 tub in an alcove that is 54, with a toilet beside it . But there is plenty of space between the toilet and the tu...

Hi -- 1. Anyone know why Mark prefers fiberglass over porcelain-enameled steel tub? Curious. 2. I was only able to purchase the porcelain-enameled steel tub from Home Depot. I'm in a rural location and HD, while 40 miles away, is the only such store in the local area. All other tubs would not fit th...

Hi --- You might be right. Not sure. Mark's manual says that you can access the drain pipe either through the wall or from below, depending on home. I have an access panel right behind the tub wall on the flip side (behind dryer). So, I am crossing my toes, that we can access both from there. At thi...

Hmm, so my second screw up? All in one morning? Good grief. Thank you for moving it. Not sure where I first posted it. I have been reading the manual. Nice manual, I must say. Good distraction from the drain pipe removal issue. Well, my friend is at it in the bathroom. He used some sort of tool to c...

Hey Folks -- I am replacing tub today and tomorrow. First hiccup has already occurred and the day has just started! Began looking at removal of drain from current tub. This is a 54X23 plastic tub. Friend borrowed drain wrench from local plumber. He said the drain wrench would not fit and he discover...

Greetings: I am putting a Home Depot tub into a 54X27 alcove, which will accommodate a 54X30, with just a wee bit more work/nothing major. Couple of questions for this DIY, who just found a kind, local man willing to help me at a per hour that I can truly afford. Yahoo! (I've put this repair off bec...

Hi -- I'll check that link. TY! These are my prices from mobilehomepartsstore.com: 54" x 27" Permalux Plus Bathtub......................... $259.95 54" x 27" ABS 1 Piece Bathtub Wall Surround..... $139.95 54" Bypass Bathtub Door Enclosure...................... $159.95 tub an...

Hi back -- Boy, Greg, thanks so much for lifting my spirits. As I started your post, I could feel my tummy tightening as I fretted about doing this. While I certainly don't believe I have any "skills" as you said, I did feel a wee bit better by the time I finished reading your post. Thank ...

Hi -- I need to replace a plastic 54X27 tub with a cracked floor. To keep the task simple, I'm going with Mark's suggestion at this site: this is a replace, not a remodel. The one change I do want is to have glass slider doors rather than curtains. I am a single older (ick, really? how'd that happen...