Crack In Fiberglass Shower Floor
May 09, 2011 Fixing a crack in Stand up shower All Surface Renew. How to fix a Crack Hole in Bathtub - Fiberglass. How to fix a Crack or Hole in Bathtub - Fiberglass Shower tub chip gelcoat repair. A small crack on fiberglass floor of stall shower which i installed approx 6 years ago. I would like to repair this small leak before it becomes any worse. Any ideas,special sealers or whatever so. Dec 05, 2018 The strong waterproof adhesive permanently binds the inlay to your shower pan. When properly installed, the inlay is better than your original shower floor. The NuTub 22 in. L Shower Floor Repair Inlay Kit will work on any shower pan including fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain, cast iron, pressed steel enamel and plastic. Aug 23, 2019 A crack in an acrylic, plastic or fiberglass shower isn’t just unsightly; it could also be a major issue if water leaks through the crack, causing damage to the area beneath or behind the shower. Fiberglass shower floors are very durable and can last years with very little maintenance; however, if your fiberglass shower floor is struck hard enough by a hard object, it will crack. Fiberglass is made of reinforced plastic resin and is used in various construction projects including shower.
ebarbary,You might consider calling a resurfacing company who does fiberglass repair work to fix it.
A new shower will definitely fix the problem but the price may be more than what your budget allows. If done properly a 'cut out', as it is called, is stronger than some showers and bathtubs that have been installed. The reason is that the bathtub or shower may not have proper support beneath it, or maybe none at all. Alot of times what we find is that some concrete in a bag, scrap 2x4s or pieces of drywall have been tossed under the bathtub or shower when it was installed. Pouring a new foundation during the 'cut out' process makes certain that this is not a problem anymore.
When choosing a resurfacing company consider asking them these questions:
What do you use to make the repair? Is it fiberglass or a plastic filler? (Fiberglass is stronger, and unlike plastic filler is waterproof)
Will you be using fiberglass cloth to strengthen the repair?
Do you use expandable foam for support or do you pour a new foundation? (Expandable foam eventually undermines the repair because it is not a solid substratum. It will definitely crack again)
Do they refer to it as a 'cosmetic repair' or a 'cut out'? (A 'cut out' is a fiberglass repair where the entire floor is cut out, a new foundation is poured, and a new floor is placed down while the foundation is still wet. A major fiberglass repair is then done over the top of it. A 'cosmetic repair' is just that, cosmetic. It only looks good but eventually will crack again)
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I need some advice. My shower stall in my house has a crack in the base. I'm worried about the potential water damage below the unit. I've tried sealing it with Real Seal, but it wears away after a couple of days/weeks. I visited Home Depot today and the guy there recommended Homax Tub and Sink Refinishing Kit. But that looked like it was for porcelain and not whatever my shower is made of. Beyond that, he said the only thing left is to replace the shower which would be at least $400 plus labor.
My next step is to call out somebody for an estimate of some sort. But I thought I'd ask here for any recommendations first. Does anybody have any advise before I drop over $1000 on this? I have to imagine that this is a common problem so surely there is a simple solution.
How To Fix A Crack In Fiberglass Shower Floor
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How To Repair Shower Floor
That looks like fiberglass (if it feels pretty flexible its fiberglass, if it pings when you tap it with your wedding ring its porcelain) which could in theory be patched with a fiberglass resin patch. Use the kind with the fiberglass mesh, not just Bondo it will crack. Or you could try West Systems G/Flex Epoxy Kit WSY-650K, I've used it to do some hairy fixes and it is pretty impressive. Having said that, I would consider any patch to be a temporary fix at best. You've got water, regular stressing forces caused by your shifting weight in the tub, and a hole that may be leaking into an area that you can't see. Bad juju. Also, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the last time I replaced a shower/tub insert it ended up costing the homeowner about $2300 because we had to tear up and replace a lot of the sub-floor due to years of minor leaks and overflows. You may not be looking at water damage yet but I wouldn't be surprised if you have to perform a little surgery once that shell is out. Best of luck,ph