I want to change out a composite shower that is in an enclosure just over 59" wide and 35" deep. I would like a garden type tub but also want to be able to take a shower.

Simply buy a tub/shower surround. 59" is standard width.

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Not that simple Handyman. He wants a garden tub. I've seen garden tubs from 40XS60 down to 27X57. The trap and drain would have to be repositioned plus perhaps some fraimaing so It's not going to be all that easy, And bye the way. Standard tubs measure 60" long. Regards, Tom

When that old shower is taken out, there will be 60" of space available. Everyone I have finished comes out just over 59". I wouldn't lie.

Showers generally drain in the center and tubs to the left or right. When ordering left drain, or right drain. If your existing shower is on a slab it will be harder to connect the drain. You'll have floor repair and some framing issues, the water supplies are probably close to where they need to be. Not a project for a first timer; but give it a go. You can post some pictures with your questions as you progress. Standard tub IS 60". Look forward to hearing about your progress. Hope this was helpful.

Thanks for all the advice. I actually decided I would Call a plumber for a bid. And he told me all the same stuff about having to do some concrete work etc. So I'm going to have it done. I found a 60" tub that's 32 wide and 17.5 deep for $475 and the labor to have it done is going to be around $1500. Plus shower surround.

Thanks for all the advice. I actually decided I would Call a plumber for a bid. And he told me all the same stuff about having to do some concrete work etc. So I'm going to have it done. I found a 60" tub that's 32 wide and 17.5 deep for $475 and the labor to have it done is going to be around $1500. Plus shower surround.

Will be nice to know its done properly without 9 trips to the store. Are you going to finish the surround yourself? That could be a fun, cost saving, and rewarding experience. Tile, stone... it is really not that difficult. Good luck!

Will be nice to know its done properly without 9 trips to the store. Are you going to finish the surround yourself? That could be a fun, cost saving, and rewarding experience. Tile, stone... it is really not that difficult. Good luck! I've thought I would do a marble surround in which case I would hire that out too. But tile I think I could do. I'll have to consider it.

I've thought I would do a marble surround in which case I would hire that out too. But tile I think I could do. I'll have to consider it.

Here's one I did last year. Removed tub and made a shower (opposite). This tile, real marble 12x12's was about $2/foot at Menards. I have a wet saw, but you can rent one cheap. I think there's about 110 pieces. You can do it!!

Here's one I did last year. Removed tub and made a shower (opposite). This tile, real marble 12x12's was about $2/foot at Menards. I have a wet saw, but you can rent one cheap. I think there's about 110 pieces. You can do it!!! very nice!

Looks good, scott. But it appears the shower arm was installed backwards, hee hee. Im assuming you did that to lower the shower head? No harm, but is sure can make it hard to get the shower arm escutcheon to fit tight against the wall when it lines out on the bend of the shower arm, huh..