Need to replace old bathtub, it is cast iron and HEAVY! What should I do?.

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RJSkifton

Thu, 12/28/2006 - 1:53pm

Need to replace old bathtub, it is cast iron and HEAVY! What should I do?.

I have leaking pipes and a old bathtub. I think they should both be replaced. Does anyone know about putting a new tub inside the old one? Or should I try to get the old cast iron tub out? Also are replacement plastic plumbing pipes as good as copper?

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Is this an old clawfoot tub?

JosselynRD writes:

Sun, 04/08/2007 - 5:40am

Is this an old clawfoot tub? If so, if you are determined to get rid of the tub, see if there's a architectural salvage store in your area - they might even pay you. Also scrap metal - they might remove, and again, might even pay you. Or post on Craigs list to see if someone wants it. But you might want to retain the old bathtub - if it's a clawfoot, you can hire out the painting of the inside to get it shiny... I suppose you can also paint it, though I haven't painted the inside of mine, only the outside. The leaking pipes - if it's a clawfoot tub, the leak won't be the tub, it will be the pipes leading to where the water comes in and leaks. Again, I have no experience, but if you can seek where the leak is, ask your hardware store for how to seal it up...

I had someone come out and

RJSkifton writes:

Mon, 04/09/2007 - 10:32am

I had someone come out and refinish this bathtub, it looks just like new. I am amazed at what can be done to make the old finish look like new. It only took about 3 hours to be professionally refinished and cost less than $400.00. jms