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    lkluton Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 22, 2007, 01:18 PM
    Replacing PreFab Shower with Custom
    What are things to consider when replacing a fiberglass shower and putting in tile and new fixtures? Appears from prior posts, that the custom pan is the trickiest part. What are the main materials or recommended approaches to a custom shower pan?
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    Oct 22, 2007, 02:56 PM
    The nicest thing about replacing a prefab with a custom tile is that the drain will not have to be moved. The bad part is that it will have to be replaced by a flange type shower drain,(see image). Panning a shower's no big deal. I can walk you through it if you wish. Regards, Tom
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    Oct 22, 2007, 03:05 PM
    I'd take Tom up on his offer. I do stuff similar to this all of the time. However, next week I'm starting a total bath tear out and will hit Tom up for advice converting a fiberglas shower to a custom tile with fiberglas pan. The second bath will replace a tub with a shower like the first earlier tear out. Both baths are in my own home and Tom's help will come in pretty handy.
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