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    eddiehcquek Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 21, 2010, 09:55 PM
    Sealant for floor water leakage
    I have renovated my bathroom on the second floor about two years ago. Now whenever I take my bath water tends to leak down to the lst floor. How best I can solve this problem. Is there any sealant I can use to prevent the leakage.
    Thanking you in advance for your answers
    Eddie
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    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
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    Apr 22, 2010, 03:58 AM

    Welcome eddie

    If u can make an access panel on drain end of tub this would be best. The big box stores have a snap in panel to cover your cut. Check tub waste line for wet spot.

    If unable to cut access panel, will have to open ceiling wher water is coming down.

    Chuck
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    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
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    Apr 22, 2010, 04:28 AM

    First, you have to determine where is the leak coming from and when exactly is it leaking. From your post, I am assuming you have tub and water leaks when you take baths...

    Do this: plug the tub drain and run shower head. See if leaks appears. If not, then fill tub next day with water and release it. See if it leaks now. This will tell you whether you have drain leak or water pipe leak.

    Also, check overflow plate on tub. These plates frequently leak especially when tub is full. Make sure it is tightened well.

    Moreover, inspect your grout lines / enclosure joints. Make sure they aren't cracks and/or gaps.

    Last, make sure water is not escaping from your shower/tub and splashing on the floor.


    Additionally: if you think your bathroom floor leaks than you should be careful so water doesn't over spill while taking bath...
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    Apr 22, 2010, 05:08 AM

    Foillow Milos advice and locate the source of the leak. This MUst be done before you can start a repair. Good luck, Tom

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