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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:09 AM
    Shower leaks at tiled in drain flange.
    My tiled shower leaks and we have narrowed it down to the drain flange where the tile set. Can I fix this by using a resin or epoxy instead of grout?
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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Claywalk View Post
    My tiled shower leaks and we have narrowed it down to the drain flange where the tile set. Can I fix this by using a resin or epoxy instead of grout?
    THere should be a membrain below the shower pan... the grout on the tile isn't what makes it leak proof.
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