How To Remove Bathtub/Shower Wall Tiles

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[kittyvalentin]

I really love that this video shows a lot of things that can be difficult! I really can’t stand watching tutorials where it all goes smooth. Then you try it and everything in the world goes wrong lol.
Thank you so much for this!

[Bethelaine]

My husband had the same reaction as Kitty, it’s nice to see a video that shows some of the problems you might run into. Projects never go smoothly. It helps to see a pro deal with the same issues.

[richardwatkins]

I was going to smash every tile.... glad I watched this. Now I’m psyched and ready to go

[randomness]

Thank you so much! I've just started demolition on my shower, watched your video, bought a pry bar, and it's already a lot easier.

[JohnDoe-jqqf]

what i do is fit a 3/4 plywood tight fit over the tub and demo with no worries. then clean it up, remove the plywood and carefully remove the last two of tiles at the bottom that plywood obstructed.

[usbornebookbuddieswithbeth]

I love how detailed your videos are and the videographer and editing are excellent. Makes it really clear and easy to watch and learn. Thank you!!!

[robin]

Thanks for sharing, I was smashing every tile off until I got tired and came here to see how to do it properly

[guam]

Buy cheap $1.50 shower curtain from Walmart. I used it to line the tub and then I just bunch it up and throw it away with the tile.

[dennism]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. So much so, I am now in the process of buying a home that needs some remodeling and repairs. While I am not at the level you are, I do feel my confidence in many projects is doable thanks to your videos.

[MasterpieceRenovation]

Awesome in depth explainations, thanks Shannon. Looking forward to seeing how this project turns out! 🛠🎬

[Ticolandscaping]

You did a great job of showing how much work it is to keep the tub from getting damaged. If I was doing this on a paid job. I would now know to charge plenty more for the demo.

[elmermt]

This is good presentation for the thin tiles, how about the 1950 style. that is 1.5" thick, with mortar and wire, ?

[roythunderplump]

Crow bar and hammer worked a treat. Another technique for well stuck on wall tiles.

[PictureMaker]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very helpful and will make the job I’m doing much easier. 🙏🏼

[atlakatl]

Definitely the way to go saving time and effort do it your way. You explaining is very good and you have helped me and I feel more confident in taking on what I have to do with my old bathtub that the grout is coming off and water has got behind the drywall. Thank you so much for your teaching and instruction.

[DeeDee-qpul]

Thank you for your video. I’m glad that someone was able to show me how to remove the tiles and save time. I like the idea of just cutting the section of the wall and removing it.

[thinkc]

Commenting just to get HouseImprovements back in my "suggested videos" list again and help improve this guys video visibility.

[BKBX]

Thank you! Watching your video because I had a contractor telling me I have to remove my tub I'm keeping to remove the shower tiles. Obviously he is wrong.

[theapricotbambino]

Id be lost without all of your videos!!

[vanessav]

Amazing explanation and a very patient man. I wonder how do you check if there is any electric wire behind before you use the little saw. Maybe it was explained and I missed it 🤦🏽‍♀️. This video encouraged me enough to go and redo my bathroom…. But can you just throw the debris on regular garbage day? What if i want to get rid of my tub, can I just leave it by the curve 😳