How to fix a leaky shower drain by tracing the water stain on the ceiling to the shower, take apart the drain and replace the cracked shower. Because leaks can come from anywhere, before you can fix the leak and repair whatever damage has been done to your floors, walls and ceiling, you need to determine whether the water is coming from a leaky shower drain or shower pan We’ll explain how you can see which one is the culprit Broken tub broken tub is one of the most common reasons why you might be having a shower leaking through the floor This is a direct opening through which the water can run and leak through the floor and to the ceiling underneath. In summary, here’s how to fix a leaking shower drain without taking out the shower base
Remove the shower drain body Clean the rim of the drain Screw in the new shower drain body and seal it with putty Remove any excess putty from around the drain. In this video, learn how to detect a leaky shower stall with this old house plumbing and heating contractor richard trethewey.
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