Ceramic shower tray removal

[darrenbgray]

I am currently renovating the house and am intending to remove the old ceramic shower tray and replace it with a more modern one. I am about to get the kitchen ceiling directly below skimmed and was intending to use the access hole to undo the waste fitting. I cannot shift it, will a plumber be able to saw it off and fit a new waste to the existing pipework once I've removed the tray? I'll be grateful for any suggestions.

Also, what is the best way to remove the tray, take a lump hammer to it?

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• darrenbgray
• 28 May 2014
• 1

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• darrenbgray
• 28 May 2014
• 1

 

[JimCrow]

That's an old fireclay tray, a few blows with a hammer round the waste grating first will separate the trap and then just smash the rest away.

 

[muggles]

Go nuts