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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Don't know about the old cast tubs, but the steel tubs are basically open on the ends. The tub needs to come out of the space about 4" or so and then the entire unit can be tilted up in the air, once the sheetrock is off the studs.
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Even the cast iron ones are built the same way. There is a flange where the tub meets the wall and typically the sheetrock or tile backer board go over this flange to prevent water from going over the flange. The flange which is part of the tub, should not be taller than 3/4" or so. When replacing the tile, it is a good idea to leave about an 1/8" space between the deck of the tub and the tile. Fill this gap completely with silicon caulk and it will allow the tub and the tiled walls above to move indepently of each other. This will allow the joint between the tile and the tub which is the most vulnerable area to leak, to maintain a good seal.