Leaking shower tray.....

[danmun]

Hi there.

I had a new bathroom suite installed by a plumber recommended to me, about 12 months ago. Part of the job was to fit a new quadrant shower cubicle.

Ever since it has been fitted we have had leaks in the 2 corners where the tray meets the wall. It seems to be water running along the underside edge of the tray and then dripping on the corners.

We have re-sealed about 6 times so far and even had the cubicle doors off in order to re seal all along there too - but still we get leak, all be it drops now, but still leakage.

Can anyone maybe shed any more ideas on what it could be. Could they have used non waterproof grout etc???

We have had the plumber back 3/4 times but every time he just rips out the old sealant and re-seals it - which it is obviously not working, so if you have any other ideas or anything I can suggest to him to do it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Dan

 

[JerryM]

a photo jumps to mind to help visualise better.

a couple of thoughts may be of help

1) i always try to stay in the shower cubicle when applying the sealant so that the tray is fully loaded so to speak until the sealant has set.
2) i also use clear silicon in any visible areas that i think may benefit ie potential leak paths
3) best quality silicon is needed (i think its low modulus but not sure) and needs to be dressed with a finger to seal it properly (after applying with gun, spray it with diluted washing up liquid (5:1 water:washing liquid) 1st to allow your finger to spread without sticking)

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

Are you sure it is the seal, could the waste trap be leaking.