allicat828
allicat828 OP t1_iyb2elx wrote
Reply to comment by mirado_shadar in Shower renovation - edges of the shower pan are covered up by a thick layer of compound. Not sure how to proceed. Any good resources for non-cookie-cutter renovations? by allicat828
Good to know, thank you! And best of luck to you, too!
allicat828 OP t1_iyat8jy wrote
Reply to comment by scotus_canadensis in Shower renovation - edges of the shower pan are covered up by a thick layer of compound. Not sure how to proceed. Any good resources for non-cookie-cutter renovations? by allicat828
Yes, I was hoping to avoid it but I suspected a few leaks and was prepared for the worst. I was originally going to use a contractor, but he's booked for the foreseeable future, and my shower started leaking. So I'm attempting myself - baby steps!
allicat828 OP t1_iyasub6 wrote
Reply to comment by l397flake in Shower renovation - edges of the shower pan are covered up by a thick layer of compound. Not sure how to proceed. Any good resources for non-cookie-cutter renovations? by allicat828
There were a few minor leaks where the caulking had failed, but otherwise it was pretty solid! The offset flange is an interesting idea - if I end up taking it down to the studs, there should be enough space, but I appreciate the suggestion!
allicat828 OP t1_iy9tlvb wrote
Reply to comment by SeveralPoopEmojis in Shower renovation - edges of the shower pan are covered up by a thick layer of compound. Not sure how to proceed. Any good resources for non-cookie-cutter renovations? by allicat828
20 years indeed - the hot water knob in the shower wouldn't budge, so you could either taking a hot shower or a scalding hot shower. Had to turn on the sink during the summer.
And I kid you not - after taking the fixtures off in the shower, the hot water that previously fed the toilet turned cold and the sink was no longer scalding right after turning it on. It's been two days and already an adventure.
I was hoping to avoid taking it down to the studs but that honestly might be less work anyway.
allicat828 OP t1_iycll1e wrote
Reply to comment by canadas in Shower renovation - edges of the shower pan are covered up by a thick layer of compound. Not sure how to proceed. Any good resources for non-cookie-cutter renovations? by allicat828
Definitely a good thing to keep in mind. I'm quite confident the original bathroom floor has asbestos.