While it may be more common these days to convert a bathtub into a shower, there are many reasons for doing just the opposite and changing a shower into a tub. Some homes do not even have bathtubs, and their owners may want to have at least one in their home. Others may need to a...
A helpful bathtub cleaning hack is to get a damp rag or cloth to wipe down your tub after each use. Doing this will prevent residue build-up and make bathtub maintenance easier. Step 8: Clean the tiles, grout, and caulk around the tub Don’t forget to clean the area around the bathtu...
When you can't trace a leak to the faucet plumbing, the next step is to look for moisture around the base of the tub. Lay paper towels or sheets of dry newspaper on the floor around the tub, run the faucet or shower, and note whether or not they get wet. Look for damaged caulk,...
Caulk between the bathroom floor and the bathtub or shower pan. If the floor is not moisture-proof, consider replacing it with sheet vinyl, tile, or luxury vinyl plank. Unscrew the showerhead and re-wrap the threads with Teflon tape. Replace the showerhead and tighten by hand. Unscrew the...
direct the shower head at different parts of the wall and door to determine the specific site of the leak. Based on the damage, I expect you’ll need to replace the shower door. At a minimum, you’ll want to recaulk the joints where the door/glass meets the shower surround and pan....
100% silicone Caulk Affiliate links are used on this page. See mydisclosure pagefor info on affiliate programs. Does Your Bathroom Include a Shower or Bathtub? This is the first question to consider because a half bath (just a sink and a toilet) has a lot less water to be worried about...
If you’re wondering the price of a bathtub replacement or a shower remodel cost, the short answer is: anywhere from about $1,500 to $5,000, with the national average running about $3,000. If that seems high, you’re probably ready to hear the long answer (provided by the rest of...
4. Time to caulk Caulk the frame, and pin it to the wood carefully. 5. Cover the framework Make a lid to cover the framework. You can use a tile backer board or any board of your choice that won’t absolve water. 6. Tile it in ...
Ken drew up the plans for our master bath renovation years ago, he knew he could knock out a weird corner linen closet and the better part of the existing bath/shower combo to create a sauna and shower duo. But he also knew we’d need to forgo two things: storage and a bathtub. ...
TOM: So, obviously, that wasn’t done right. And so, you have really two choices: you can either replace that valley flashing – and that’s a project, because the metal roof has to be loosened up to get the new valley underneath it – or what you could do is sil...