I am remodeling my basement and would like to put in a bathtub in place of an existing shower. The existing shower is built into the foundation of the house. From what I have read I would need to jackhammer out the concrete to move the drain over to connect to a bathtub. I also read about a dap out. Is this required? If so why is there not one to access the p-trap of the shower?
Is this crazy to attempt or is it do-able? I really don't like the built in shower as it is very cold to stand on and not very big.

Thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by todde2

I am remodeling my basement and would like to put in a bathtub in place of an existing shower. The existing shower is built into the foundation of the house. From what I have read I would need to jackhammer out the concrete to move the drain over to connect to a bathtub. I also read about a dap out. Is this required? If so why is there not one to access the p-trap of the shower?
Is this crazy to attempt or is it do-able? I really don't like the built in shower as it is very cold to stand on and not very big.

Thanks in advance

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Anything's possible in plumbing.! It all depends on the cost and difficulty in installation.

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From what I have read I would need to jackhammer out the concrete to move the drain over to connect to a bathtub. I also read about a dap out. Is this required? If so why is there not one to access the p-trap of the shower?

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Yes, the floor will have to come up, the trap and raiser moved and a 12 X12" dap- out installed
The reason we install a tub dap-out is that the tub waste connects to the trap raiser under the floor level. A shower connects above the floor level. The rough in measures for a typical 60" tub are 1 1/2" off the front plate to the center of the trap raiser and 15 1/2 off the side wall. Good luck, Tom