Step 6 · Detach Tub from Wall Studs

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

With the nailing flange exposed, you can now detach the tub from the wall studs. Look for the screws or roofing nails that were driven through the flange into the studs. Use a drill/driver or a pry bar's claw to remove them. Often, these fasteners are corroded or embedded in tile adhesive. The most effective method is often to use a reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting or demolition blade. Slide the blade between the flange and the stud and cut through each fastener. Do this for all studs along the three sides of the tub.