Ceramic Shower Tray Repairs

[rockingrodders]

Is there anyway of repairing ceramic shower trays? I have just noticed mine has a long thin crack in it. Its a major job to replace it as all the drainage piping is in the ceiling space and means removing part of the plasterboarding etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Bahco]

You will end up replacing it in the long term so do it now and don't waste money on trying to repair.

 

[JPC]

have to agree with bahco...shouldn't be that bad...cutting out and replacing a bit of ceiling is not that big a job (if thats whats required)
you might damage the first run of tiles, so have some spare ones

 

[Richard C]

Is there anyway of repairing ceramic shower trays?

No; make sure you support it properly next time

 

[rockingrodders]

Thanks guys, I had thought as much.

Came across this trawling the internet what do you think www.hometeck-uk-ltd.co.uk?

The unit has been in place for around 14 years and is well supported, can't match the tiles and have no spares as I used them when fitting a new shower screen last year. To remove the ceiling means dimantling the kitchen as well so it is quite a big job.

 

[Richard C]

You shouldn’t have to remove the ceiling; often a couple of strategically placed holes is sufficient to allow access to the underside of the tray, waste & connection to the existing pipe work. I use a 125mm diameter hole cutter for this & also when pulling new electrical cables through a ceiling. Save the plasterboard plugs you cut out & it’s a relatively easy job to stick them back in, tape, fill & paint afterwards; done correctly you won’t see it.

Your link doesnlt seem to work.