replacing bath tub

[Unregistered-Tom]

I have a cast iron tub that has a terrible finish; It was pink and was covered with an epoxy white finish. the pink is bleeding thru, it looks terrible.
What is best? either have someone install a liner, or replace entire unit with a 2 or 3 piece fiberglass unit? Which would be more cost effective? I can install the fiberglass unit myself; however, I’m not sure about the best way to remove the old tub. I thought about using a sledge hammer and take it out in pieces..but I’m not sure. And what type of tub unit is the best..? gel-coat or some other? thanks in advance for your opinions…..

[Sauerkraut57]

I recently broke up a cast iron tub. A BIG word of advice. Make sure you cover the tub with a heavy tarp. The poreclin finish is like glass, and is VERY sharp. Cover the tub with 2 or more layers of the tarp. The tarp will be trashed when you are through, but it will keep the pieces from flying everywhere. I replaced mine with a fiberglass jetted tub, which my wife loves.

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