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Published: May 18, 2015, 7:30 a.m.

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Dale want\\u2019s to know how to demo his fiberglass shower surround and install new a new tiled shower instead. Today\\u2019s show explains how to do that and gives you some great tips on how to get started with the tiling process.

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Most shower or bathtub fiberglass surrounds are attached to studs with roofing nails. You\\u2019ll have to remove some drywall or plaster to reveal these nails, remove them and then pull the surround from the wall.

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It\\u2019s a good idea to shut the water off to the shower or tub before demoing. Do this at the water main in your home.

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If your plastic tub or shower surround is a one piece you can use a reciprocating saw to cut it into 1/3s. I recommend starting in a corner because most likely pipes or wires are not there. It\\u2019s a good idea to know where electrical wires are located and pipes so that you don\\u2019t cut through them.

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You an use a SharkBite push on fitting to cap any copper or plastic pipes if you have to cut them to remove the old shower valve. They can be pushed onto the pipes. No soldering is required. Pretty sweet.

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Cement board is the cheapest surround option. Attach it to the studs using alkali resistant screws. Waterproof the cement board with RedGard or Hydro Ban or Schluter Kerdi. RedGard and Hydro Ban are very DIY friendly and can be applied using a roller or paint brush. Once the waterproofing is dry you can apply tiles to the cement board. I like large format tiles (12 x 24 inches or bigger) because less grout is involved. These are some great tips for getting started with a shower or bathtub remodel.

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Today\\u2019s Quick Tip is about placing electrical boxes in bathrooms and kitchens.\\xa0 My buddy Bill, who\\u2019s a licensed electrician, explained that it\\u2019s a good idea to leave extra wire leading to electrical boxes. This way, if the box needs to be adjusted up, because of tall cabinets, you don\\u2019t need to tear out the drywall to reset the electrical wiring.

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Do you have a DIY question or suggested show topic? Submit it by\\u2026

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Calling me at 800-965-0023

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Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder

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Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me

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Does your bathroom need help?

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Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor

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http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/

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Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.\\xa0

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This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it\\xa0

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