It is leaking into the room below, I have used silicone caulk, but have a suspiscion that the whole shower needs to be taken apart and sealed. Problem is, the ceiling was built around the frame. I think the immovable glass frame, trimmed in metal was connected to the wall without sealing it first. The protective coating was not removed and now the corner unit is a mess. I can't find the man who did the job. I have to fix this myself somehow and am not real handy. The pan is 32x32". The unit opens on the corner-two glass sliders, two laminate walls, and the guy used drywall. I have to fix this cheaply. What do I do?
2006-12-15 04:45:09 · 3 answers · asked by northville 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Basically, is the water leaking between the frame of the shower where it attaches to the wall? Both sides? Otherwise, the shower is leak-proof elsewhere? Is the frame attached to the ceiling? I would think regardless of the ceiling, the sides of the shower could be removed, or screws loosened to pull it even slightly away from the wall. You could then remove the plastic film, apply sealant and put back against the wall. then apply sealant on the outer edges. Does the shower also have glass panels outside the glass frame that slide together to form the door? It's hard to figure if removing the frame is possible without knowing more about the set-up
Good luck
2006-12-15 05:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to imagine what your problem is with the amount of information you gave, but a store bought shower unit should not require additional sealing if installed properly.
That being said, it sounds like the unit was put in incorrectly. It you have a square or level check to see if the unit is square. If is is and the water is leaking through the bottom of the glass at the metal trim, try putting a bead of caulk at The joint. You may want to consider calling a glass company (one that sells the units like yours) and see if they have someone who can look at it.
As for the water leaking to the room below, put a towel on the floor where you suspect the water is going when you shower. If the towel gets wet you are probably correct. If the towel does not get soaking wet, I would suspect that you plumbing to the shower may have loose connections. You may in fact need to dismantle the whole shower and have it re-installed.
2006-12-15 05:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by captbob552 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With that much water leaking, I'd have to say the drain at the bottom of the shower is not sealed.
You may have to remove the shower completely and have it re-done again.
2006-12-15 05:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋