Leaking shower Drain

[diydoo]

Hi

This morning I discovered a leak below my shower and I think it is due to the shower drain becoming loose. I unscrewed it to see what the problem could be (see attached picture). There is large rubber gasket underneath the drain flange. The gasket seems to be in good condition. There did not appear to be any sealant, should there be some between the gasket and the flange and shower basin? Or is it a case of just the gasket sealing the shower drain that needs to be tightened up.



Regards

diydoo

 

[DAZB]

It has probably just come loose over time but a smear of a good quality silicone on the gasket once back in place won't do any harm. Tighten up carefully as you may displace the gasket.