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HOW TO REPAIR A BATHTUB OR SHOWER PAN DRAIN SOUTH JERSEY by Danny
HOW TO REPAIR A BATHTUB OR SHOWER PAN DRAIN
Here is a list of issues you could be searching to resolve.
Leaky Bathtub Drain:
Cracked Bathtub Pan:
Clogged Tub Drain:
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR WORK
Let's start with the most common and work our way down.
The leaky bathtub drain is the most basic and simple of fixes, I have repaired dozens and dozens of bathtub drains and the same routine is always involved.
First, go to the ground level floor (tubs on second floor) find the drains location. Cut a 3ft by 3ft hole where the drain is. Once the drain and tubs trap are in view, run the tubs water and find the leak. If the trap and connection is newer PVC you will need only to either use an epoxy or a silicone caulk to seal the water from leaking. You may also take apart the trap and replace the fittings. If it is older and not PVC check for clacks or corrosion in the metal trap and replace with PVC. Run water for at least five full minutes to check the drain for slow leaks. Allow seal full day to dry before patching the drywall. For tubs on the first floor: The answer is obvious. Removing the tub will be necessary.
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR WORK
Cracked Bath Pan: having a cracked bath pan is virtually in-repairable. Reason for cracking: the pan was not set properly. To set a pan properly when installing, mix 2 (60lb) bags of mortar mix. Pour mortar in all four corners as well as around the hole for the drain. Place pan in mortar mix and allow 2 days to set.
A repair that has been used for cracked pans: buy a brick pointing bag at your local hardware store. Fill bag with mortar mix. Squeeze mortar mix into the crack until the mortar mix rises above the pan. Make sure that you have given the crack a new base of mortar with an 8 inch radius. Wipe excess mortar from pan and allow 2 days to cure.
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR WORK
Clogged Tub Drain: The plumbing in your bathroom, toilet, tub, sink will all run to the same drain pipe. If you cannot get the water in your tub to drain, snake (with a heavily gauged snake) all of your plumbing. Remove all excess debris and install a drain catch/screen.
ALWAYS CHECK YOUR WORK
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