Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    patshey's Avatar
    patshey Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 6, 2008, 12:52 PM
    Removing Terrazo Shower Pan
    I have a crappy metal shower with a terrazo shower pan. Replacing it all with a bigger tiled shower. How do I remove the terrazo shower pan. I am thinking of using a sledge hammer, but fear damaging the drain system
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jan 6, 2008, 07:15 PM
    If you are 100% sure it is real terrazo and not some faux fiberglass terrazo the sledge is the way to go. Break the sides first inward and outward. Sledge the floor last and stay back from the drain by about 10". You should be OK and much of your drain will be replaced when you create your mudd shower pan floor with a membrane.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Removing a shower basin [ 4 Answers ]

I live in a 40+ year old home and I am attempting to remove the shower basin that is the basement bathroom. I have removed the tile and sheetrock from around basin and have attempted to pry the basin with a metal bar but it will not budge due to the drain connection. Looking at the drain connection...

Removing drain assembly from shower, relacing shower pan [ 1 Answers ]

How do I remove part of the old drain assembly that has been glued to the drain pipe that comes up from the slab floor.

Removing shower drain for shower pan replacement [ 1 Answers ]

I am in the process of removing an existing shower tray. I am having difficulty in removing the drain. It does not appear to screw in. I have access to from below if I need to cut pvc pipe. This appears to be the only thing keeping my tray in place at this time.

Removing an old shower drain [ 1 Answers ]

I am putting in a new shower and when I tried to remove the base, it will not come out due to the fact the old drain is secured in the base. I figured I should have been able to unscrew the old drain, but instead of having threads, it appears they put lead around the drain to hold it. Any idea...

Removing Old Shower Head [ 1 Answers ]

Help! I want to put a hand held shower head on my boys tub and I CANNOT get the old shower head off! I think they must have used some powerful stuff to hold it on. I have tried using two pipe wrenches and twisting in opposite ways, I've tried putting CRC lubricant on the threads, but try as I...

View more questions Search