Old Cast Iron Tub Drain Removal

Then remove the drain from the bottom of the tub saw the drain pipe off and remove it too.
Old cast iron tub drain removal. I remember that removal clearly because. Removing an old tub can be a messy job particularly if the tub is made of cast iron. When that happens and you need to remove the old bathtub drain plan on using a.
Removing your cast iron tub might seem like a daunting task but if you break it down into smaller steps it should be relatively straightforward. You ll also need to remove the wall strip with an angle. I remember one of our first whole house remodels back in 2005 we removed a cast iron tub and had to carefully navigate it through the hallway and kitchen and then down the 2 flights of stairs.
First turn off the water at the shutoff valve. Even the threading on the bathtub proper especially if it is cast iron will begin to deteriorate and corrode. An apron front cast iron bathtub sits flat on the floor with wall tiles installed over the back and side edges.
A very rough video and pics on how i removed our old drain that originally came with the house when it was built in 1977. Sometimes people want to relocate or reuse an old cast iron tub and it is doable but you re going to need some man power because of the sheer weight of the tub. That s what jackie metropoulos chose to do and hired scott ayers a technician for the miracle method franchise in ludlow massachusetts to resurface the old cast iron bathtub in the 1919 house she and her husband matt own in longmeadow mass.