How to Remove a Shower Insert
When an old shower insert begins looking worse for wear, removing it and replacing it with a brand new style not only improves the value of the house but also makes the bathroom look like new. Since many inserts are prefabricated, taking out an old stall and installing a new one is an easy weekend project. Taking out an old shower insert takes only a short period of time and requires only a few tools. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove all hardware from the shower, including faucets, doors or curtain rod.
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Cut the caulking seal around the entire perimeter of the shower insert with the utility knife.
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Pry away the shower insert from the walls using a pry bar. If you want to cut the panels into smaller sizes for easier disposal in the trash, cut them using a jigsaw.
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Slice the caulking on the floor that connects the shower base to the floor. Pry up the shower base with a pry bar.
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