In most cases, bathroom renovation is inherently associated with replacing the old bathtub with a new one or even with a new one - and in either case, you will have to go through an operation such as dismantling. In principle, it is not difficult to carry out, but if you have to deal with, then here you really don't need to - you will have to sweat a lot. In this article from the site, we will tell you how to properly and with the least effort to dismantle a cast-iron bath. Moreover, at your choice, we will offer two whole ways to solve this problem.

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Dismantling a cast iron bath: a way to keep the bath intact

In fact, such a dismantling of the bathtub will require you to rip it out of its familiar place, set it in a certain position and simply pull it out of the apartment, spending a huge amount of effort. You cannot cope here alone - at least two pairs of strong male hands are needed. The only way to make the job easier is by avoiding intermediate ineffectual actions, which usually happen in cases where people do not know what they are doing. The principle "maybe it will pass" leads only to unnecessary labor costs and loss of energy - you can avoid this if you adhere to a certain sequence. The question is how to dismantle cast iron bath, is solved as follows.

1. First, you should make sure that the legs are securely attached to the bathtub itself - if one of them falls off during work, then, to put it mildly, troubles in the form of broken toes or hands, and possibly even more serious injuries, can happen. In most cases, the legs are fastened with wedges - they should be all in place and tightly hammered (correct them if necessary).
2. As a rule, almost all cast-iron bathtubs were connected to the sewage system, the same cast-iron as the bathtub itself - from many years of operation these cast-iron siphons are so attached to the bathtub that there is no way to unscrew them in a normal way. Therefore, we just take a grinder, put on goggles, lie down on the floor next to the bathroom and cut off the siphon with a grinder.

   

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3. In most cases, the old cast-iron bathtub is lined around the perimeter, which also creates some problems when dismantling it - it makes it immovable. This tile, mortar (or what it has been smeared around the edges with it) should be removed around the entire perimeter - only after that the bath will gain mobility, and you can continue to dismantle the old bath. Further, as they say, is a matter of technology.
4. Now the bath should be moved away from the wall. All methods are good here, but the most effective is a crowbar or a crowbar. If you are working together, then you can simply try to pull it away from the wall so that a person can freely walk through it - 400-500mm will be enough.
5. Now we put the bath while standing, for this one will have to climb behind the bath. We take the bathtub by one of the sides and simply raise it to a standing position - in the process of work it will be possible to grab the legs. They will play a role and, serving as excellent handrails, will help you transport the bathtub through the doorway, which is the next step in solving the question of how to take out a cast-iron bathtub?
6. The technique of transporting the bath is very important here - without observing it, it will not work to take out the bath. It should be brought into the opening while standing, in an unfolded position under 45˚ - as soon as the legs pass through the doorway, simultaneously with the removal of the bath, it will need to be slowly turned around the door jamb. In this way, you will provide free passage for the other two legs.
7. Everything, the main work is done - Entrance door the apartment has a width of 900mm and does not present any obstacles for taking out the bathtub. The bathtub can be taken out into the street, loaded into a car and transported to the dacha, where you will find for it at least a dozen ways to use it, allowing it to extend its life in a different incarnation. For example, you can make an artificial reservoir out of it.

   

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As you can see, the question of how to dismantle a bathtub made of cast iron is easy to solve, but even having mastered the technique of performing these works, you still have to sweat a lot.

How to break an old cast iron bathtub: dismantling with a sledgehammer

This is the easiest way to solve the question of how to clean the bathtub - and you will have to strain much less with this approach to business. In fact, you just have to smash an old cast-iron bathtub with a sledgehammer - as they say, breaking - not building or even disassembling. But, despite this, such a dismantling of the bathtub should also be performed, as they say, with feeling and disposition, so God forbid not to injure yourself. If you represent this method of removing the old cast-iron bath point by point, then the order of work will look like this.

1. As in the first case, to start such a dismantling old bath it is necessary to cut off from the grinder and free it from cement mortar around the perimeter. Also, the bath will need to be slightly moved away from the wall - 10-15 centimeters will be quite enough.
2. Two cuts with a grinder and a couple of blows with a sledgehammer will allow you to divide the bath into two equal halves. For this to happen, you need to know where and how to make the cuts. There is nothing secret here - the cuts are made on the curved edges of the bath clearly in the middle on both sides. The fenders of the bathtub must be cut through completely - they give the bathtub additional strength. After that, we just hit the bottom of the bath with a sledgehammer, and it kind of folds down.

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In principle, in almost all cases, this is enough to easily carry an old cast-iron bath to the street with the efforts of two strong men. But if you independently decide how to break a cast-iron bathtub, then in order to facilitate the task, it is generally better to chop it into pieces, put it in bags and take it to a landfill or scrap metal collection point. For further work, the grinder is no longer needed - the sledgehammer does an excellent job of crushing fragile cast iron into small pieces.

How to dismantle an old cast-iron bathtub using a grinder, see the video.

How to dismantle an old bathtub: work safety comes first

So, with the question of how to cut a cast-iron bath, we figured it out, now it only remains to highlight the topic of work safety. Without this, nowhere - the disorganized work of two people and even just the wrong use of a grinder or a sledgehammer can lead to serious injuries. So what should you look out for when dismantling a cast iron bathtub?

1. Uncoordinated work of two people. Each step or movement must be strictly verified and coordinated. Imagine what happens if someone relaxes at the wrong time and the bath presses down on the other person? Quite often, in the process of dismantling cast-iron bathtubs, hands are injured. They are either pressed against the wall or dragged between the bathroom and the door frame - the last place is the most traumatic, so you need to be extremely careful here.
2. Grinders and sledge hammers, which, as a rule, emit a lot of small particles in the process of work that can damage the eyes and skin of a person. This is especially true when working with a bathroom - its enamel is chipped off in large pieces that can cause serious injury. When doing this, you need to take care not only of protecting the eyes, but also the whole body, for example, wearing tight pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Let it be a little hot, but your body will not suffer!

How to dismantle a cast-iron bath with your own hands photo

This is how things stand with the answer to the question of how the dismantling of a cast-iron bath is carried out. It should be understood that despite the seeming ease of the entire procedure, in fact, this work is difficult and difficult. In many ways, it depends on the size of the cast-iron bath - if we talk about small bath 1.5m long, it is easy to handle. But with large products of this type (for example, with a bathtub 1.7 m long), things are much more complicated, and their weight is to blame, which goes over 100 kg.

Typically, a cast iron bathtub is the most durable item in every apartment. But sometimes during the repair process it is also required to replace it. Some try to endure it entirely, although it is a very difficult matter, due to its enormous weight. Very often in our apartments there are such narrow passages that it is simply impossible to take out the bath because of its bulkiness. And after a little thought, you decide to break the bath and take it out piece by piece. Here the question arises: how to break a cast-iron bath? This article will tell you the answer.

Dismantle the cast iron bath begin with removing the fastening elements.

List of materials and tools:

• Bulgarian;
• sledgehammer;
• construction waste bags;
• an old blanket or other soft cloth (put under the bathroom);
• burlap or other durable fabric (cover the tub to reduce the force of impact of flying debris);
• tight clothing, closed shoes, a hat, construction gloves, a protective mask (to protect the body from flying fragments);
• soundproof headphones (optional).

Technological process

Scheme of the structure of the bathroom on legs and brick

First, you need to disconnect the old bathtub from the fastening elements with which the bathtub was attached, and dismantle the drain. If it is not possible to disconnect the drain, it is cut off with a grinder. You should also remove all objects that may interfere with dismantling the bath (both under and above the bath), and remove the mixer. To dismantle the bathtub, the edge of which is embedded in the wall, you need to dismantle the legs of the bathtub (starting with the distant ones) and, after that, pushing it from above, "drop" it to the floor. Before dismantling an old cast-iron bathtub in this way, it is required to put some soft material under it with a thick layer to soften the impact of the bathtub on the floor.

Breaking a cast iron bathtub will not be easy. This job requires a strong man and a sledgehammer. Before proceeding with the scrapping, it is necessary to clear the space around the bathtub, lay a soft cloth on the floor (to protect the floor), and put the bathtub itself on its side in such a way that there is free access to it from both sides. Breaking a cast-iron bath is a rather dangerous job: there is a high risk of injury from flying fragments of the bath. To protect yourself from these debris, you should wear heavy clothing, shoes, a hat, construction gloves, and a face shield. Soundproof headphones can be worn to protect your ears from loud enough noise.

To minimize the risk of injury from fragments of the bathtub, remove household members from the room.

How to break a cast-iron bath without extra effort? The weakest point of the bath is near the drain. To break it, one should inflict a series of blows from the inside in the bottom near the drain hole.

Before making repairs in the bathroom, you need to prepare the room. Dismantling a cast iron bath is the main issue that needs to be resolved. However, this process is quite laborious, therefore, the removal of a plumbing product involves the implementation of several stages of work. In addition, the removal of the cast iron bath is also an urgent problem in the process of repairing a bathroom.

Renovating a bathroom is not an easy task, because before you get a beautiful and updated bathroom, you have to work hard. First you need to answer the question of how to remove and where to put the old cast-iron bathtub.

Preparing a bathroom for renovation

It is necessary to fulfill the basic conditions for preparing the room for the upcoming repair:

• removal of all bathroom accessories;
• disconnection of communications;
• removal of furniture;
• dismantling the old cast-iron bathtub and washbasin;
• cleaning the room from debris and objects that may interfere with the work of specialists.

Dismantling of obsolete plumbing

How to break a cast iron bath quickly and without wasting time? This question worries everyone who has ever thought about overhaul bathroom. Old cast iron bathtubs can be removed in several ways. The first of which is the free removal and removal of old cast-iron bathtubs.

Tip: There are a considerable number of special services that are ready to dismantle and take out a cast-iron bath in a matter of hours. Moreover, they are ready to provide such a service absolutely free of charge, but on the condition that they take the old plumbing with them. This is not surprising, because today the reception of cast-iron baths for scrap metal is in great demand. Therefore, you can safely use the services of such organizations, for which you will not have to pay a dime.

However, not in every locality there are such initiative groups that are ready to carry out not only dismantling, but also the removal of a heavy cast-iron bath.

And yet you should not despair, because there are still many ways that allow you to dismantle and remove the old cast-iron bathtub. For example, you can use the paid services of craftsmen who perform all the plumbing removal work, and from any material. As a rule, such enterprises have their own standard prices for services. And after your consent to dismantle the equipment, the repair team will arrive at the appointed time and remove the plumbing, in addition, they will be able to take out the cast-iron bath, but also for a certain monetary reward.

But if you are going to make repairs in your bathroom without the involvement of specialists, you will need to dismantle the cast-iron bath with your own hands. In reality, this process is not as complicated as it seems at first glance.

Self-service plumbing removal

This procedure will not cause complications if the old cast iron bath was placed on supports, without any fasteners, decorative screen or brickwork, well, and, of course, if the dimensions of the doorway allow you to take out the plumbing without first sawing or breaking.

Tip: After dismantling, you can take the old cast-iron bath to the scrap metal collection points, or simply leave it near the garbage bins. Believe me, the next morning there will be no plumbing.

But if the product is installed in a steel frame or lined with brickwork, the dismantling process becomes somewhat more complicated. In this case, you will have to:

1. Shut off the water and disconnect the bath drain from the sewer system;
2. Then it is necessary to remove the mixer and all water distributors, because they will interfere with the process of removing the plumbing;
3. When the process is not hindered by these nuances, you will need to arm yourself with a chisel and a sledgehammer. With the help of these tools, you will need to remove the tiles and baseboards that cover the joints of the bathtub with the walls;
4. The next stage involves the direct dismantling of plumbing. Using the lever, remove the obsolete equipment. If the equipment does not succumb to "provocation", it will be possible to completely cut the entire structure using angle grinders with a metal attachment. If the frame is made of bricks or blocks, use a sledgehammer;
5. When you finally finish off the frame, you will need to remove all construction waste from the premises. Then only the old plumbing itself should remain in the room. If you understand that, due to its large size, the product cannot be completely pulled out of the bathroom, you will have to break the plumbing equipment into several parts.

How to properly destroy a cast iron bath

How to split a cast iron bathtub? Many video clips answer the question of how to break a cast-iron bathtub, so you shouldn't have any difficulties.

Important! Please note that this procedure will be accompanied by a serious roar, so you should not start repairs at night looking.

1. First, you need to put the old equipment on its side so that it can be easily accessed from both sides. Since during the process, pieces of cast iron will fly off from the product, which can injure the face and hands, be sure to wear safety glasses, a hat and heavy gloves. It is advisable that the fans are also not in the room.
2. The most vulnerable point of any bath is the part of the bottom next to the drain hole. It is on it that you need to apply strong blows with a sledgehammer. When striking outside the plumbing, cover the hole with a rag so that splinters of cast iron do not hit you. These manipulations should be performed until a large crack appears along the entire bottom.
3. Then the bath must be turned upside down and the blows directed at the walls of the plumbing. After disassembling the equipment into pieces, invite your fans to help remove the remains of the bath from the room.

Getting rid of unnecessary baths

So, where to turn in a cast-iron bath? Cast iron products are, of course, durable, but not forever. Therefore, sooner or later, everyone asks the question: where to turn in an old cast-iron bathtub? Dismantling plumbing equipment is a very difficult process, but not final, because it becomes necessary to take out the old cast-iron bath.

But the fact that the disposal of an old cast-iron bathtub can bring not only troubles, but also a certain monetary reward is encouraging. Because the reception of cast iron scrap is carried out in almost all cities. If you have your own transport and in the process of dismantling you had to break the plumbing into pieces, you can organize self-pickup of cast-iron bathtubs, having previously determined the place for receiving scrap metal.

But if you do not have your own transport and it is problematic for you to hand over an old bathtub weighing 150 kg, you can easily negotiate with special teams, who will carry out the removal of equipment on their own, they certainly know where to put the cast-iron bath.

You just need to find advertisements for your place of residence and contact an organization where you can turn in a cast-iron bath.

Conclusion

As you can see, the process of removing old plumbing fixtures can be solved relatively easily, but if you also own a cast iron product, you need to immediately determine the address of the company where to turn in the cast iron bathtub and get money for it. Of course, if the plumbing equipment is not so easy to dismantle and take out of the bathroom, you will have to sweat for some time, but the result is certainly worth it.

A cast iron bath, along with its strength and reliability, has one significant drawback - a lot of weight. And when it comes to dismantling a cast iron bathtub, the owners have to face a number of difficulties - it is not so easy to pull the product out of the apartment onto the street, and in some cases, due to the narrow passages, it is completely impossible to do this. There is only one way out - to break the bath.

Ways to break a cast iron bath

In order to break a cast-iron bath you will need:

• sledgehammer,
• Bulgarian,
• gloves,
• reinforced bags for construction waste,
• soundproof headphones (optional),
• an old blanket or other soft material (optional).

It is customary to break a cast-iron bath with a sledgehammer. Entrusting the matter, of course, is worth a man. Even a person with an average level physical fitness, such a task is within the power. Keep in mind that you will not be able to quietly break the bathtub, so this work must be done during the daytime. If possible, warn your neighbors so as not to scare anyone or cause discomfort to anyone. Now you can get down to business with a clear conscience.

Before starting work, prepare the tool (sledgehammer), free up space around the bath, so that it will be easier to collect the fragments in the future. If you're afraid to hurt flooring, lay an old blanket or soft cloth on the place of work. Be sure to wear gloves to avoid accidentally cutting your hands. As we said, breaking a cast iron bath is accompanied by large quantity noise that resembles the sound of a bell, so it is advisable to have soundproofing headphones.

To make the cast-iron bath easier to prick under the influence of the blows of the sledgehammer, cut its sides with a grinder in several places. If desired, you can divide the bath into several parts only with the help of a grinder. But this procedure is laborious, time-consuming and is accompanied by a large amount of debris, or rather construction dust. Therefore, it is easier and more convenient to break the cast-iron bath with a sledgehammer.

5-6 persistent blows should be enough for the bath to break into at least two parts. If necessary, break large pieces again, then it will be easier and more convenient to take out the parts of the bath from the apartment.

Gently collect small fragments together with the remains of tiles or other trim elements, if any, and pack them in special reinforced bags designed for construction waste. This way you can easily get rid of your old cast iron bathtub.

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How to break and take out an old cast iron bathtub?

Typically, a cast iron bathtub is the most durable item in every apartment. But sometimes during the repair process it is also required to replace it. Some try to endure it entirely, although it is a very difficult matter, due to its enormous weight. Very often in our apartments there are such narrow passages that it is simply impossible to take out the bath because of its bulkiness. And after a little thought, you decide to break the bath and take it out piece by piece. Here the question arises: how to break a cast-iron bath? This article will tell you the answer.

Dismantle the cast iron bath begin with removing the fastening elements.

List of materials and tools:

• Bulgarian;
• sledgehammer;
• construction waste bags;
• an old blanket or other soft cloth (put under the bathroom);
• burlap or other durable fabric (cover the tub to reduce the force of impact of flying debris);
• tight clothing, closed shoes, a hat, construction gloves, a protective mask (to protect the body from flying fragments);
• soundproof headphones (optional).

Technological process

First, you need to disconnect the old bathtub from the fastening elements with which the bathtub was attached, and dismantle the drain. If it is not possible to disconnect the drain, it is cut off with a grinder. You should also remove all objects that may interfere with dismantling the bath (both under and above the bath), and remove the mixer. To dismantle the bathtub, the edge of which is embedded in the wall, you need to dismantle the legs of the bathtub (starting with the distant ones) and, after that, pushing it from above, "drop" it to the floor. Before dismantling an old cast-iron bathtub in this way, it is required to put some soft material under it with a thick layer to soften the impact of the bathtub on the floor.

Breaking a cast iron bathtub will not be easy. This job requires a strong man and a sledgehammer. Before proceeding with the scrapping, it is necessary to clear the space around the bathtub, lay a soft cloth on the floor (to protect the floor), and put the bathtub itself on its side in such a way that there is free access to it from both sides. Breaking a cast-iron bath is a rather dangerous job: there is a high risk of injury from flying fragments of the bath. To protect yourself from these debris, you should wear heavy clothing, shoes, a hat, construction gloves, and a face shield. Soundproof headphones can be worn to protect your ears from loud enough noise.

To minimize the risk of injury from fragments of the bathtub, remove household members from the room.

How to break a cast-iron bath without extra effort? The weakest point of the bath is near the drain. To break it, one should inflict a series of blows from the inside in the bottom near the drain hole.

Lay the tub on its side to make it easier to break.

After it turned out to break the bottom, the bath should be covered with burlap and hit with a sledgehammer, widening the gap along the entire bottom. Do not forget that the bathtub must lie on its side during the entire process of breaking the bottom, because vibrations of the bathroom, which, when the bottom is broken, lies upside down, can contribute to the fall of the plaster in the apartment located below you. All blows must be delivered from the side.

Once you have succeeded in breaking the bottom, turn the tub upside down and continue to hit the sides with side strikes, trying to break it into pieces. If necessary, large pieces can be broken into smaller pieces: the smaller the pieces, the easier it is to take them out of the apartment. At the end of the work, collect the fragments in bags: they can be handed over to the scrap metal collection point.