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    kacooper117 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 29, 2008, 09:18 PM
    Crack around shower base drain
    I have a shower base with a crack around the drain. Can this be repaired temporarily so water will not leak below?:mad:
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    Nov 29, 2008, 09:59 PM

    Cast Iron tub?

    Plastic resin/fiberglass tub?

    Plastic drain,metal drain?

    Pop-up drain?

    A little more info please.

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    Nov 30, 2008, 06:36 AM
    I'm going to assume that you have a plastic shower base that's cracked. Last ditch effort! Dry the area off with a hair dryer to remove all moisture from the crack and caulk with epoxy cement. Give it plenty of time to set up and cure before you step in it.
    Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom
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    Dec 4, 2008, 01:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    I'm gonna assume that you have a plastic shower base that's cracked. Last ditch effort! Dry the area off with a hair dryer to remove all moisture from the crack and caulk with epoxy cement. Give it plenty of time to set up and cure before you step in it.
    Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom

    Clean with alcohol ( cleans, drys quick with no residew) before epoxy cement or any sealant. Silicone, epoxy.
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