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    Sep 26, 2010, 06:51 AM
    How do I remove an old terrazzo shower pan ?
    I have a terrazzo shower pan in an upstairs bathroom -- perhaps 30+ years old -- that is pitted and has one or two cracks under the shower door. The drywall at the base of the wall beside the shower has softened and deteriorated so I suspect there is some degree of leakage. So I will be removing the pan, the tile and the shower door, repairing the wall and replacing everything else.

    I need to know the most efficient way to remove the terrazzo shower pan without damaging the integrity of the drain piping. Any help?
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    Sep 26, 2010, 06:52 PM

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