I love the tiles and want to keep them. The tub is old and should probably be replaced. Might consider refinishing my tub if it means I can save my tiles from harm.
2006-09-06 00:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by hello 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The tub goes from stud to stud. You must remove the tile to replace it.
2006-09-06 01:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tiles that meet the tub are themselves not flush to the tub. There is a grout filling at junction. This grout will be destroyed when the old tub is removed.
There may be a more serious consideration.
I have some doubt that a new tub will have the exact configuration as an old tub. The new one may have a higher or lower profile.
The only solution in that case would be to use a compatible border along the tub. If necessary, a row/rows can be removed and a row/rows replaced as a border. The grouting will likely not match the old grout, although all the grout could be redone.
2006-09-06 01:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course YOU wouldn't replace the bathtub yourself! Let the people you hired worry about what's gonna happen to the surroundings..
And the tiles, let them replace it for you!
2006-09-06 01:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by YA!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT WILL THERE IS A LIP AROUND THE TUB THAT GOES UP INTO THAT FIRST ROW OF TILE
2006-09-06 04:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by D B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty unlikely reallly... depends completely on your circumstances. It's impossible to say online, and I suggest you get a decorater/tiler in to do a free quote and ask him/her that exact question.
2006-09-06 01:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋