Jul 22nd 2009 How to Build a Walk In Shower
A very popular way to create a walk in shower is to remove an existing bathtub and create a shower in its place. The first step is to remove the old tub and demo out the old walls down to bare studs from floor to ceiling. When the studs are exposed the plumbing supply lines and drain can be redone and the new rough plumbing installed. Two separate shower heads are a popular option, and can be placed wherever you choose, although one each in the opposite end walls is most common. The drain should be moved to the center of the shower as well.
The next step is to attend to the subfloor and the substrate to be placed on the walls. Moisture resistant drywall is the… Continue reading
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