Picures: https://ift.tt/2JD0iZ1 recently removed my old cast iron bathtub in my 1950's era home. Now that I've removed the drywall and the bathtub I'm contemplating what to do about the tile in the bathroom. Originally I wasn't planning on removing it but during the demo I chipped some of the ceramic tile. Also, the old bathtub had a lip on it so the tile isn't in a straight line.The old bathtub was somewhat of a non-standard size it seems. The width from stud to stud is 60 5/8" and the depth (from stud to tile) is 30 5/8". I'm thinking I'm going to have about a 5/8" of gap once I install a new 5ft tub. Also it seems most tubs are 31-32" deep which means I would have to cut the existing tile (if that's possible.)My questions are:1) Is the 5/8" gap going to be a big problem? I was hoping to install a shower/tub combo unit (the ones that come in 3-4 pieces). Is it going to be hell fixing the drywall around the tub with that kind of gap?2) Is it feasible to cut the ceramic tile somehow to fit a new tub? Hoping I'm not going to have to replace the tile because of this. I am planning on replacing the vanity and toilet so I wouldn't be completely opposed to doing it, but I would like to avoid it if possible.3) If I do replace the tile, do I need to worry about asbestos at all? It looks like the subfloor has two layers but both appear to be wood. (See pictures) via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2r6MLSE
