It would have been nice to see these tips first; it may have went even quicker and easier. Lots of drywall that needs to come down. If you have tile or drywall above your fiberglass surround remove it with a hammer. Use the reciprocating saw on cut the top all around the surround. And a brand new tub is certainly the better option. Thank you so much. Great tips. house… Our “to demo” list is no match for a new reciprocating saw!! The first step in this project is to demo the entire bathroom, starting with the tub. Steve gives good advice for newbie DIYers in the video. Just about to get cranking on some remodel projects in our new (to us!) P.S. You always have superb tips, thanks buddy. It would be great at disassembling wood pallets Patti, certainly expedites the process . Now, remove the screw underneath the tab spout to remove the spout also. Wondering if doing yourself what you think it would take in timing. I gave Steve my camera and he made today’s video. This would be an awesome saw to have. Remove the screw(s) and you’ll be in good shape. It’s mainly used with a pruning blade in the yard. I have several projects on my list that the new saw would be great for including a bathroom reno like the one you demonstrated. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. Cut out a section of the wall approximately 6-inches above the tub on each of the three sides and along the front of the tub. Did I ever tell you how good-looking you are online? Find out how easy it is to clean your bathtubs with these common ingredients and supplies. The reciprocating saw is a must-have for demo. Now, remove the faucet handles by taking off the screws. I did borrow one for one project and I was amazed at how easy it is to use this tool. So those will be coming down the road . Additionally we’ll be enlarging one of the bathrooms to connect it to the master bedroom and moving the kitchen to add back a bedroom that had been removed in the 1980’s to make a larger master bedroom. . Together, both of them will remove away the paint. Turn the Allen Wrench counterclockwise and pull the spout off. These are the very first steps for a tub removal. Sticking with the combo would definitely be the less expensive alternative. Wish I had one myself, lol. Can’t wait to see your bathroom remodel Shelby. Reciprocating saws are great. I appreciate any advice. For cost of labor we figure we could try to do ourselves. It’s not hard but if done incorrectly could cause a flood your house. Thanks. My old sawzall finally gave up the ghost and I have been putting off getting a new one because of the price but If I win this one I can save my cash for more remodeling materials. Thanks LOLO, glad you like the videos. Would be a great prize! Just put a rag on the shower head nut to protect it from being scratched. I bought a house a little over a year ago that needed a good bit of remodeling. … Holy mackerel, now that’s a project. It’s easy to get that Home Depot basket up over a few hundred dollars, so much stuff is needed for a project. If you’re keeping it you can just demo the tub surround and replace it with cement board or Schluter’s Kerdi board. Sorry Canadians are not included in your offer too win prizes….but thank you for the great tutorials and I will continue to buy Dewalt products. Nice demo. Would be great to have one. Some great tips are coming your way. Having the DeWalt reciprocating saw would make the work go much faster! Great tips – but I’m going to call you guys out as the guy is wearing no eye protection or mask while cutting the fiberglass! Learn how your comment data is processed. Cordless sawzalls are always a great tool to have and with being a DeWalt makes it even better. I think the tub drain remover tool is great too. A recip saw would help quite a bit with pulling out the drywall and studs. I am wondering for the average home owner how long do you think this would take? Being able to cut nails off of old electrical boxes, cutting holes in drywall, or even trimming branches on a large tree. One of the major projects I want to undertake is remodel the bathroom. And you know we’re happy to help . I love tools and that is one I have always wished I had, maybe I will be the lucky one. Thanks. I would love to have a reciprocating saw. Terrible advice about smashing the drywall/tile with a hammer. We are building up our tool selection slowly but surely! Thanks for the video and demo. Exactly Jeff. Have always been so pleased I found your site. This will include moving exterior windows and doors to improve the flow and accommodate the new floor plan. Great video and instructions and tips! However, fiberglass often makes the … Add the essential oil to the ingredients after mixing the baking soda and dish detergent thoroughly. Alternatively, you could use a strap wrench and this will totally eliminate any scratching. The trend right now is for walk-in showers, we have one and love it. See all of Steve’s tips in the video, including exactly how to use a reciprocating saw for this project. I need to replace just the very ends of the hip rafters (2×8) on 6 corners of my home (without disturbing the roof plywood sheeting or the flashing). What’s the first thing you’re gonna tackle Jared? I imagine that just as the cordless drill has become like a third arm for me, a cordless reciprocating saw would be an invaluable tool in the bag. Glad the video helped Gladys, I had a similar situation as you. Can’t wait to see your remodel Adam. I really enjoy your video tutorials, Jeff. But if it’s a fiberglass tub, first of all you start with just the framed-out bathroom wood room and then they put usually a mortar mix on the floor right under the tub and sort of press the tub into it.Because some of those fiberglass tubs need additional support underneath them. We are about to gut our one and only bathroom! And of course to have video on hand for the future. What’s involved with your bathroom remodel? Remove the drain flange with a dedicated drain flange removal tool, or stick a pair of needle nose pliers in the drain flange, twist counterclockwise, and pull. Very versatile . Use helpful cleaning products like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to remove soap scum and stains. These five steps take care of the bathtub plumbing. This is best done with a hammer. Sometimes those little tools are invaluable in the bathtub removal process. -John, Thanks John, you do great work. Every old house has them. Usually only one or two screws hold the waste overflow coverplate in place. Thank you for the video. A slip-on faucet will have a screw on the underside of it and needs to be unscrewed before you can remove it. It’s first tester run would be helping us put up a new beadboard backsplash in the kitchen (electrical outlet cut outs) before we launch into the bathroom though! And I do a lot of research first before I do anything. Btw, I love Canada. Tools are so important and having the right one that lasts a long time is better in my opinion than buying one that will stop working in the middle of a project. Thanks Rob, glad you like the tutorial buddy . You’re right, reciprocating saws are fantastic tools. with the addition of a person. Funny how those Jacuzzis never get used. Moms secret LOL)) Cheers and thank u for awesome channel. They are very versatile. You can tile over sheet vinyl as long as there’s nothing under it, e.g. How to remove a Hot Tub, Jacuzzi or Spa step by step - YouTube old tile. I recommend using Ditra underlayment on top of wood subfloor the tiling over the Ditra. Leave the mixture to sit as well as a bubble for about 5-10 more minutes. As far as the reciprocating saw goes, I could certainly use it in the installation process at my business. What all are you going to do? My partially finished basement needs to be gutted before we tackle some serious waterproofing. A RS is the best tool to use to cut out just the tips of the hip rafters. I’m a city girl who moved out to a farm several years ago, and my son built a really nice chicken coop for my chickens. When the tub is free from the walls, use a pry bar to loosen the front of the tub … Like your videos…they are sooooo clear and concise. The house is 50 y.o. Definitely install the tub first the tile the floor. How long should it take to remove the tub and shower surround following the tutorial process? The demo alone can save you a ton of money . I’m super excited to share this tutorial with you!! I’d love to have one of these cordless recip saws! Set your tub to the “open” position, if it has a visible stopper. I think that I could attempt it, even tho. Great tutorial. After the bathroom I will definitely use it in the kitchen overhaul. So many uses, too many to think about Dave, lol. You can still use channel locks if you’re keeping the shower head. I have most of the tools, I’ll need, but don’t have a recip saw. It’s always in the way and never long enough. The roofing company that replaced the roof 5 years ago was supposed to do it, but they didn’t. There is gonna be a ton of remodeling projects this saw would be a big help thanks. No need for an extension cord or power outlet. I love your tutorials. Boy, you’re gonna be busy in the bathroom Jerry. Not sure how difficult it is to remove this tub and the complexity of tiling after new tub installation. I just happened to ask the question about getting rid of it. Turn it counterclockwise with channel locks or a pipe wrench. If you ever wondered how to remove a hot tub this video will help. I always forget how awesome reciprocating saws can be in the yard, thanks Randy for the reminder. Hold the reciprocating saw at a shallow angle to avoid wiring that might be in the walls. We have a fiberglass tub surround that was put in home when it was built in 1982. A reciprocating comes in so handy that it can do almost any cutting. Apply the paste to the bathtub while it remains wet by gently rubbing it over the hard water stain. We built our home 40 years ago but now we are elderly and it is getting increasingly difficulty to step over the side of the tub to get in.