1 Expect to pay an additional $200-$800 or more to remove existing tile and repair any damaged areas underneath, for a total of $1,000-$5,000 or more for a typical bathroom (5'x7' to 10'x10'). 2  For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost. For details see, How Much Does a Tile Floor Cost. 2  Retiling around a bathtub or inside a shower enclosure can cost $800-$2,500 or more, depending on the type of tiles, total square footage, the amount of repairs needed, any special pattern or border, and local labor rates.
1 Answer from this member: Unless you are very experienced on replacing water heater elements, Yes, I strongly recommend draining the tank first. Otherwise, it could cause a lot of damage. To drain the tank, be sure to turn the breaker and supply water valve off and open any hot water tap in the house.
1 Tighten a screw-in type heating element by turning clockwise with the element socket wrench until secure. 2  Close the drain valve on the water heater. 3  Open the nearest hot water faucet to allow the tank to fill completely with water. 4  Keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after obtaining a constant flow of water.o remove the heating element proceed as follows: 1  Shut-off the electric power to the water heater at the main power panel. 2  Do this by turning off the circuit breaker or fuse powering the heater. 3  Next, drain the electric water heater.