Leak coming from around my bath.

[rezarf]

Hi.

Just moved into a new property and noticed I have two leaks around my bath.



It seems the sealant has eroded znd is letting water through.

What is the best way to repair. Can I patch or or do I need to replace it all?

Thanks.

 

[Burnerman]

Its a bit difficult to see if the black bits are gaps or just mould formations but I'd always remove the old sealant with a sharp blade, clean and dry the area and then renew with a Dow Corning sealant.
If you remove the bath panel, you'll see where the water is coursing through.
John

 

[jj4091]

I agree with John, once it starts to go in a small area it will only get worse so replacing the whole lot is a better answer than just patching it.

 

[rezarf]

Thanks.

I think it's mould so will get to replacing it.

So replacing the whole sealant around the bath is best.

I loozed under the bath after I had a shower and could see water marks on the floor directly under these gaps.

 

[rezarf]

So I've stripped as much of the old sealant away.

I think part of the problem is that the bath isn't very sturdy when I was leaning on it to cut away the sealant it moved more than I would expect.



The bath doesn't seem very well fitted.

Any ideas how to make it more stable before I seal it.

 

[HERTS P&D]

That bath needs moving nearer the back wall.

Andy

 

[rezarf]

That bath needs moving nearer the back wall.

Andy

Yeah. I've filled it up with water to see how it sits.

I've managed to push it back some more but I think I need to prop up the front with some 2x2 and maybe try secured to bath to the back wall some more, what kind of bracket should I use.

 

[HERTS P&D]

If the legs are screwed down then undo the screws and move the bath and re-screw, making sure the bath is level. You can use some silicone on the rear of the bath as you push it against the wall.

Andy

 

[rezarf]

I've pushed it as far back as possible and built a frame to secure it and sealed it up the best I can.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Well done, looks good.

Andy