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Questions tagged [bathtub]

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Install a new tub that has cracks?

first question here. We're having a bathroom remodeled. The first tub that was delivered had a huge crack in it, so we asked for a replacement. The second one took 2 weeks to arrive. It has two tiny cracks in the corner. One appears to be (shoddily)…
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Cracks in Bathtub

We just moved into our new construction home 3 months ago. Very fine hairline cracks have started to develop in the top corners of the bathtub ledge (they are very hard to see in person without a flashlight, so not anything extreme). We also just…
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How do I fix my clogged bathtub drain?

I have a trip lever drain in my bathtub. Thought it was the problem, but it's completely out and the tub still won't drain. Any ideas?
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Should I Get My Bathtub Refinished?

The bathtub at my new place isn't in horrible condition, but it does have a few patches on the bottom that look a bit grayer than the rest of the tub, and are rougher. In general the bottom is not as smooth as the sides. We think it is a cast iron…
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What are the drawbacks to having the bathtub on a different floor from the bedrooms?

We are buying a 2-floor house, and are thinking about the layout of the rooms and common spaces. The building company, by default, puts a bathtub on the second floor (where the bedrooms are), while putting a shower in the bathroom on the first floor…
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Refinishing bathtub

We have a bathtub which is part of a bathroom with a 70's color scheme. Rather than replace the tub we were thinking about refinishing it. What are the pros and cons of refinishing a bathtub, either diy or using a company like Miracle Method, versus…
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replacing tub surround: pros and cons glue-up vs direct-to-stud?

i'd like to replace my aging (PVC) tub surround with a sturdier, but inexpensive, multi-panel acrylic (or similar). Noticed those are either glue-up or direct-to-studs. What are the pros and cons of each install method?
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How far down should sheetrock come in a shower tub installation?

How far down should sheetrock come in a shower/ tub installation?
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How to remove Delta bathtub handle?

I am at my breaking point on how to take this shower handle off. It's a Delta and I need to replace some o-rings in it to stop my leaking faucet. I don't seem to see a set screw anywhere on this thing at all. I took off the backing plate to still…
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How do I repair a chipped bathtub?

Possible Duplicate: How do I patch rusty spots in bathtub? I have a tub upstairs with a chip in it. Is there an easy way to sand the porcelain down and redo the tub? What would be the most professional way to fix the tub?
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What are the best options to repair this kind of damage in my bathtub?

Please let me know in the comments if any other information is required to understand the issue or help one construct a good answer. I've reviewed other questions regarding bathtubs without success. The current tub covering appears very thin.…
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Can I safely reduce the height of this tub stopper?

Re-doing a bathroom, original plumbing c. 1963. That tall silver thing stops the tub. You lift and turn it to stop water from flowing out. As you can probably guess, the stopper is preventing us from putting our desired vanity in. Questions! What…
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How do I restore the original finish of a reglazed plastic tub?

I bought a house a few years back. The previous owner had reglazed the plastic tub and wall unit and the glazed paint is starting to peel and looks pretty bad. How do I remove the glazed paint to restore the original plastic?
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What material can I use for the front service panel of this tub?

I recently replaced a 23 year-old tub, in a bathroom that was perfectly sized for the original tub; I had no spare inches to work with, along either horizontal dimension. This meant that I had to find a tub with the exact same footprint…
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What are the pros and cons of a cultured marble tub?

I'm in the middle of a bathroom remodel (tear-out done), and the next step is to choose a tub. From a materials perspective, what are the pros and cons of using a cultured marble tub? For instance, resistance to scratching and chipping, noise,…
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