How much to DIY a bathtub and shower?
We have a half bath that has plenty of room to add a bathtub/shower stall. It's by the back door of the house, so I'm happy to go with an economy model. Can anyone guess how much this will cost me to install? We would do as much of the work ourselves as possible as my husband is handy with plumbing.
We live in Virginia. Thanks so much!!
The Answer by biloguide
:
is there a window where the shower is going, if so would not recommend installing a shower with a window in it
I would install a acrylic tub about $200.00 (a metal tub is cheaper but a lot colder, marks and dents) and a tub surround about $150.00 a 3 or 5 piece is alot easier to install than a one piece( a surround that goes almost to the ceiling is a much better choice than a 60" one)
You should have moisture board where the shower is going about $12.00 a sheet the moisture board does not have to be completly finished just bonded
a set of pressure balanced taps would not be a bad idea either, about $120.00
If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.
Comments
It's certainly much cheaper than paying installers by the hour! It's just going to cost you a LOT of time.
References :
is there a window where the shower is going, if so would not recommend installing a shower with a window in it
I would install a acrylic tub about $200.00 (a metal tub is cheaper but a lot colder, marks and dents) and a tub surround about $150.00 a 3 or 5 piece is alot easier to install than a one piece( a surround that goes almost to the ceiling is a much better choice than a 60" one)
You should have moisture board where the shower is going about $12.00 a sheet the moisture board does not have to be completly finished just bonded
a set of pressure balanced taps would not be a bad idea either, about $120.00
References :
contractor
Installing a Noble Niche in a Tile Shower
Installing Wallpaper App on iPod Touch and or iPhone
Repairing Kitchen Chairs with the Keykeeper
The Tile Doctor - Designing With Tile
The Tile Doctor - Floors
Beginner Gardening Tips & Advice: Easy Plant Care & Garden Maintenance : Too Many Plants In One Area: Beginner Gardening Tips, Advice & Ideas
I live in a rented apartment but just before I moved in they had the bathroom redone.. they didn't remove the tub, they just sprayed it with a new layer of that powdercoat stuff and added a new surround over the old one.. from what I know it was about $600 to do it that way..
References :