Re: Removing a jacuzzi

Art wrote:

We have a builder installed Jacuzzi in the master bath. As I remember it,
they put a bag of cement under it during installation. It has an ugly tile
surround. We are thinking of replacing the surround with Corian. It would
be preferable to remove the Jacuzzi (it fits 2 people) for installation of
the corian. I haven't begun dissassembly yet and of course inadequate
service access was left to inspect underneath the Jacuzzi but I am thinking
that the cement is likely to make removal of the Jacuzzi just about
impossible. Anyone ever try this? Obviously we are hoping not to damage
the Jacuzzi tub.

My alternative plan is to take all the legs off and let the plywood surround
drop to the floor. The Corian installer then should have enuf clearance
from a *** of plywood on top of the Jacuzzi to work and install seams and
sand the surround. Then we raise it and reinstall the legs (which will have
to be shortened by the thickness of the corian if we want the Corian under
the lip).

It's unlikely the cement (or mortar or joint compound) is bonded to the
bottom of the tub. It's placed there to conform to the in-place shape of
the tub and provide even support. The tub should lift off of it with
little effort beyond the weight of the tub itself. If the tub may no go
back in exactly the same position you should remove the cement and
reapply fresh when reinstalling the tub to insure proper support.

Pete C.
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