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Hello Forum Members,
I have to replace a shower tray. My question:
Is there a method of just removing and replacing the tray without removing the shower enclosure? I am worried the enclosure's weight will not be carried/held by the wall screws and could come crashing down, bringing the tiles along with it?
Anyone with experience, please help.
Thanks,
Tango

Smash the old tray out, that will do it.

Not a route I would go, but hey ho. I always take the enclosure out, set aside and then refit after putting in the new tray.

Is this for a client.....are you charging?

yes royaloak, it is for a client and i am charging.
trouble is, the property is rented and landlord (as a majority of them do) dont want to part with money. wants cheapest option. i have explained enclosure will have to come off but he claims it can be done without enclosure coming off?

I do a lot of work for him, so might just grit my teeth and do it proper.
thanks for the info.

Landlord.........translate to English........Business!

Do it properly and charge accordingly, they are running a business and so if you charge normal domestic rate they already have a discounted job.

Without seeing it, I could be wrong. It might come out without taking the enclosure out. I certainly wouldn't risk it. You can bet your behind that if it breaks it will be you installing a new one at your own cost and not him paying for it.

You haven't got a clue if it is screwed. What is the chances that another tradesmen has done cheap work for him, just because he is a landlord, and has just used silicone behind it?!

very good point. I tried encouraging him to change the shower cubicle as well since i intended to remove before replacing tray, but he said he has no intention of replacing cubicle? It looks horrible, but he claims it has only been there 5 years?

I will remove cubicle and charge accordingly.
thanks