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Gazza77
03-08-09, 12:26 PM
I've discovered that we have a small leak round our bath (fitted around 12 months ago) when the shower over it is used. I have checked all the grout is good, and have re-siliconed all around the bath with a sealant I have had no problems with in the past, however the leak still persists. It is only a dribble of water at best, however I obviously don't want any water damage caused over the longer term.
Anyone any suggestions as to what else I can do?
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:24 PM
Is it the shower that's leaking or around the bath?
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:25 PM
Is it the shower that's leaking or around the bath?
Around the bath.
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:28 PM
How do you know it's leaking?
If you've used a decent sealant it shouldn't still be leaking.
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:31 PM
How do you know it's leaking?
If you've used a decent sealant it shouldn't still be leaking.
Because as we took an age to decorate, the bath panel has never been fitted, so I can see under the bath. Sealant used was Mapesil stuff.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/65107/Sealants-Adhesives/Sealants/Sanitary-Sealants/Mapesil-Sealant-White
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:34 PM
Not used that sealant myself. I normally use this one
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/64369/Sealants-Adhesives/Sealants/Sanitary-Sealants/Ceresit-3S-Sanitary-Sealant-White-300ml
Are you abolutely certain it's leaking around the bath and it's not a pipe or the waste leaking?
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:37 PM
Not used that sealant myself. Are you abolutely certain it's leaking around the bath and it's not a pipe or the waste leaking?
Pretty sure.
You can see a small trail of water running down the wall shortly after it has been used. The water appears in the corner of the bath where it is against 2 walls, and this is consequently about 6 to 8 inches away from where the shower pipework would be.
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:44 PM
Pretty sure.
You can see a small trail of water running down the wall shortly after it has been used. The water appears in the corner of the bath where it is against 2 walls, and this is consequently about 6 to 8 inches away from where the shower pipework would be.
Ah ok was just checking, have been to a few jobs where the leak is a loose overflow or a loose tap connector etc
When you re did the sealant did you fill the bath with water? It sometimes solves its
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:47 PM
another thought, where the tiles meet in the corner are they sealed or just grouted?
Funny, we've got exact thing today. Knew we had a leak from the bath when water dripped through hall ceiling.
Got a plumber coming in morning, and hope to get a quote for ceiling this week.
Phoned my insurance company [direct line]. Plumbing work not covered unless it's a frozen or burst pipe. Have to send them a quote for ceiling [two quotes if it's over £500]
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:48 PM
Ah ok was just checking, have been to a few jobs where the leak is a loose overflow or a loose tap connector etc
When you re did the sealant did you fill the bath with water? It sometimes solves its
Yep. Cleaned all the tiles and the bath to ensure a clean surface, then filled with water prior to sealing. Masked off the area to seal, ran a bead round, then smoothed down damp finger before removing the masking and re-smoothing to ensure what I thought should be a good seal. Left to go off, then emptied the bath.
Hence my puzzlement!
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:49 PM
another thought, where the tiles meet in the corner are they sealed or just grouted?
Just grouted. Would it be worth running a bead up the corner?
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:52 PM
Funny, we've got exact thing today. Knew we had a leak from the bath when water dripped through hall ceiling.
Got a plumber coming in morning, and hope to get a quote for ceiling this week.
Phoned my insurance company [direct line]. Plumbing work not covered unless it's a frozen or burst pipe. Have to send them a quote for ceiling [two quotes if it's over £500]
Hence the desire to fix it before more damage is caused!
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:53 PM
Just grouted. Would it be worth running a bead up the corner?
Can't see any harm in doing it, if it stops the leak great if it doesn't then that's that off the list of suspects
I normally seal up the corners where a shower is used, might not be strictly necessary but I like to make sure! Belt and braces approach :rolleyes:
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:54 PM
Funny, we've got exact thing today. Knew we had a leak from the bath when water dripped through hall ceiling.
Got a plumber coming in morning, and hope to get a quote for ceiling this week.
Phoned my insurance company [direct line]. Plumbing work not covered unless it's a frozen or burst pipe. Have to send them a quote for ceiling [two quotes if it's over £500]
Over £500???? How big is your ceiling :o
Gazza77
03-08-09, 01:55 PM
I normally seal up the corners where a shower is used, might not be strictly necessary but I like to make sure! Belt and braces approach :rolleyes:
Better than finding your trousers round your ankles. :D
dirtydog
03-08-09, 01:56 PM
Exactly!
Over £500???? How big is your ceiling :o
Not big, so hopefully a lot less than £500.
But like Gazza, can't see where the leak is coming from:confused:
dirtydog
03-08-09, 02:01 PM
i'd come and have look but you 2 are miles from me lol!
dirtydog
03-08-09, 02:03 PM
The water appears in the corner of the bath where it is against 2 walls, and this is consequently about 6 to 8 inches away from where the shower pipework would be.
Does the water sit on that corner of the bath?
dirtydog
03-08-09, 02:07 PM
Not big, so hopefully a lot less than £500.
But like Gazza, can't see where the leak is coming from:confused:
Unless there is a lot of damage it should be a fair bit less than that, my brother re plastered a cewiling for one of my jobs after i fixed a leak. He boarded and skimmed the whole ceiling (about 3.5m x4m) for £400
i'd come and have look but you 2 are miles from me lol!
Aww! Thanks anyhow! Good advice, thanks
Dx
Gazza77
03-08-09, 02:13 PM
Does the water sit on that corner of the bath?
Yes. Not above the level of where the sealant is in comparison to the tiles though.
dirtydog
03-08-09, 02:17 PM
Maybe check the bath is level?
Gazza77
03-08-09, 02:20 PM
Maybe check the bath is level?
I will double check that. The bath is however designed so water collects in the corner, as each corner appears to be slightly concave.:rolleyes:
dirtydog
03-08-09, 02:27 PM
I will double check that. The bath is however designed so water collects in the corner, as each corner appears to be slightly concave.:rolleyes:
Ah a clever bit of design there :rolleyes:
Gazza77
03-08-09, 02:31 PM
Ah a clever bit of design there :rolleyes:
Will seal the corner and check the level anyway, and report back. Cheers for the advice.
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