Shower Tray

duncwilson · 31 Jan 2005

Hi there,

I hope someone can give me advice on this !!!

I have recently installed a ceramic showertray in the corner of a new bathroom.

I have cemented it in and tiled the walls and floors and was feeling very pleased with myself. But then - a problem.

I have forgotten to tighten up the shower trap and water is ****ing out, i can't get in to tighten it up.

I am thinking of calling a plumber - any suggestions before I do ?

breezer · 31 Jan 2005

remove the tiles under/ around shower tray?

chappers · 31 Jan 2005

The man Breezer speak the truth it is the only way.

Panjandrum · 31 Jan 2005

Unless you can get in readily from the room below - and I can't imagine why that might be a real possibilty unless the ceiling below has now fallen down - the choice is either to go in yourself, removing tiles etc, or if you are squeamish about wrecking your work, you get someone else to do it for you. It's pain either way.

duncwilson · 1 Feb 2005

Hey guys

thanks very much for your advice - although none of it is very useful as i don't want to trash the wall / tiles / floor i have spent 2 weeks putting together !!

Also - as the tray is cemented down i dont reckon I can get it back out again without smashing it up.

I reckon i could grind a hole in the tray and fill it back up with epoxy car filler.

Has anyone ever taken this approach - will it work or am i wasting my time ??

breezer · 1 Feb 2005

only one way to do a job.

Properly.

besides, what if you need access at a later date?

Thermo · 1 Feb 2005

is the tray on first or ground floor? what sort of floor is it? Is it a suspened floor or concrete?

kevplumb · 1 Feb 2005

if you have bought a proper shower trap they can be tightened from the top if not

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I reckon i could grind a hole in the tray and fill it back up with epoxy car filler.

duncwilson · 2 Feb 2005

The tray is on suspended floor, battons and then inch of marine ply.

Can't get in from underneath because there are loads of pipes running from the boiler.

I had a go at breaking a hole through the bedroom wall - made a real mess and think i now need advice on how to plaster. Still can't reach the trap.

However - I have had a brainwave which i think i will try before i rip down walls, floor and tray.

Now i have made a hole in bedroom wall I could spray expanding foam around trap and then seal it up with loads of silicone from the outlet of the tray (really squidge it in like !!)

Many thanks to you all for advice - its my first go at anything like this and my wife is near to divorce over it all - unsupportive bitch !!

Diyisfun · 2 Feb 2005

Will it be your last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its a good way to learn, pity it had to be on this type of project.

Gives plenty to talk about down the pub though.

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Shower Tray

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