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    Susan_in_Atlanta Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 11, 2007, 09:10 AM
    Removal of vinyl shower stahl
    I'm redoing my bathroom and want to remove the old vinyl/poly (whatever material it is)shower stahl and redo in tile. I don't know the best way to even start removing it but looks like it's in four pieces; the 3 sides and bottom.
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    Oct 11, 2007, 09:25 AM
    I would take a Saws-All and cut that sucker loose from the wall unless I wished to save it. Regards, Tom
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    Oct 11, 2007, 09:32 AM
    I would take a Saws-All and cut that sucker loose from the wall unless I wished to save it. You do realize that unless it will set on a cement floor you will have to change the drain to a flange type shower drain,(see image) and form a shower pan before you can mortar and set tiles don't you? Good luck, Tom

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