Hi everyone :), I am hoping I may be able to get some insight on a HUGE problem I have. My husband and I recently discovered that our wall in our bathtub has mold on it and was starting to cave in. This is the main large wall that is in between the two skinny walls in the bath tub (above the tub) but the mold goes all along the bottom of the wall and above the tub.

We have another shower we are using so we aren't using the moldy one.

My question and problem is :confused:... How do I... or rather, is it possible for us to rip out the moldy wall and bath tub and replace it to put a shower with just a drain in the spot? I ask because we never take a bath and a shower seems more practical, with space wise and everything it will make the bathroom appear much larger because of glass doors instead of a shower curtain.

I have done small projects before, but never anything like this.. but it can't be that difficult. I am just not too sure where the water valve for the water is in the bath tub and not sure if I am able to just rip the wall off ( are there studs, pipes or wiring )? If anyone may be of GREAT assistance, it will be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you any/everyone! :p

There are few companies that make shower pan that fits configuration of previously installed tub. The size of the pan is about 30"x60", the size of the tub. It can be High Density Plastic of Cast Iron. It can be Left or Right and in several colors. I have seen this pan in Lowe's few weeks ago on display. See enclosed photo.

You can also remove tub and make your own shower pan of any size you wish. Here, you are getting more involved but it is not such a big deal to accomplish. You would probably need a contractor to water proof it for you.

You will have to do some demo. Old tub valve will be about 2-3' high. You can either modify the old valve to accommodate single outlet (shower head) or buy new one that is designed for shower only. Place new valve at about 42-48" high from the floor and about 15" from side wall. Place shower head outlet at about 6'10" from the floor.

You will have to finish wall with tile or prefab shower surround. Home Depot or Lowe's carry those. Tile is also an option but it requires more elaborate prep work and some skill to install them.

Let us know what you decided to do...