Crack in shower floor
First weekend out and we have a small hole in the bottom of our shower floor. My husband was attaching an adhesive soap dispenser and dropped it. How do we repair this? It’s on the floor base of the...
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Huntindog wrote:
For the cost/effort involved.... Replace it. A failed repair can lead to water damage and a MUCH bigger problem.
There is a lot more effort to replace than repair. Assuming the unit is installed correctly from the start. If it is installed incorrectly you can remove the misinstalled unit and install it correctly.
If the unit is installed correctly, then repairing is a much easier way to deal with it.
To get the base out: the door needs to be removed, wall kits removed , plumbing disconnected etc. To do a repair you simply need the right goo, the know how and some sanding. Nothing needs to be removed or disconnected.
The bottom line is the fiberglass and plastics are very fusible/repairable with the correct products. On rare occasions the damage maybe in a non repairable area.
I'm referring to repairs made by a pro refinisher not Harry Homeowner or Roger the RV Guru using some sort of stickum from the Home Depot or a big box store.
