Anyone have experience with the all-in-one shower units?

Question

I am rehabbing a flooded home.  I would love to slide in one of those all in one shower units:

1. I heard that it is difficult to pull out existing plumbing/tank

2. Possible problems with leaking at the connection on plumbing.I have seen them in new construction and really like them.  Thinking it would be a quick and easy solution, but maybe not.

Karen in Houston

Camilo Rey · Answer

Hi

@Karen Cook

Could you upload a picture to be more illustrative? tks

Chris Brown · Answer

You can get 4 piece fiberglass shower shells that will allow you to get it through the doors. Home Depot sells them, I have used them a few times and they are a great, relatively inexpensive solution. They only come in predetermined widths, so define what the base dimensions will be for the "tub" and then build off that.

Pulling out the out should not be an issue, just make sure the shower drain pan is disconnected from the drain. The rest should be already cut out around the controls and head.

Karen Cook · Answer

Thanks so much, you are exactly right that it probably will not fit through the doors. I can’t believe I didn’t think of that!

Sincerely, Karen Cook

Nate R. · Answer

I don't really know what you mean by "pull out the existing plumbing/tank". It should be easy to cut out the old tub/shower unit and replace it. If you plan to purchase a single piece replacement tub/shower make sure you can get it into the bathroom. If you bathroom is upstairs or only 5 feet wide it will be challenging or impossible. sometimes in new constriction they are installed in the bathroom before all the walls/ceiling are in place. I typically replace single piece tub/shower surrounds with multi piece systems.

Anyone have experience with the all-in-one shower units?

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