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    Feb 22, 2011, 09:14 PM
    Can you cut into an existing tub to make a walk in shower?
    Is it possible to cut an existing tub to make it a walk in shower?
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    Feb 22, 2011, 09:18 PM
    Yes but it is not easy. Fiberglass tubs are easy to cut but getting a professional finish look is hard. There are some aftermarket companies, tub refinishers, who do advertise this although I have never seen their work. It may be cheaper to cut the old tub out and use a shower base.
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    Feb 23, 2011, 04:34 PM
    I converted my mom's tub to a walk in after she got her knees replaced. I ordered a kit online from a company called convertabath. It took a couple of hours and wasn't to hard.
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