Replacing a Bathtub in Lexington, MA: What We Did While the Tub Was Out

A Lexington homeowner replaced the bathtub — and used the opportunity to take care of the work around it: a new shower valve and drain, full waterproofing with cement board above the tub, new wall and floor tile, a shortened baseboard heater, a scraped popcorn ceiling, and new vanity, mirror, toilet, fan, and finishes. Here is what was done and why each piece happened while the tub was out.