Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Steve4444's Avatar
    Steve4444 Posts: 3, Reputation: 2
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 9, 2006, 08:28 AM
    Hairline Cracks in Fiberglass Tub Wall
    My 25 year old 1 piece fiberglass tub shower unit has developed three 2 inch hairline cracks in the shower wall. It does not appear that water is seeping through the cracks.

    Is there a preferred sealant for ensuring that water does not sweep throgh these cracks?

    Thanks, Steve
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    Feb 9, 2006, 08:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Steve4444
    My 25 year old 1 peice fiberglass tub shower unit has developed three 2 inch hairline cracks in the shower wall. It does not appear that water is seeping through the cracks.

    Is there a preferred sealant for ensuring that water does not sweep throgh these cracks?

    Thanks, Steve
    Hi Steve,

    If you wish to seal the entire enclosure click on; http://www.golustro.com/polishes.html
    And scroll to the bottom and check out fiberglass sealant.
    If you just want to caulk the cracks take silicon jell and using your finger force it down into the cracks. Wipe off any excess that remains.
    Good luck, Tom
    Ron Morrison's Avatar
    Ron Morrison Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Feb 18, 2006, 08:37 PM
    Hi steve.
    If you only have minor cracks in the fiberglass surface you should be able to only need to wax your tub. Thouroghly clean it first then lay the wax to it. Two or three layers (wipe on wipe off = 1) would be of help. Deeper cracks would need to be addressed differently of course. Hope you only have minors...
    efronn
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Cracks in Asphalt [ 3 Answers ]

My driveway was asphalt paved about 15 years ago, and never resealed. It is now starting to crack in places, ant hills coming through, etc. Is it too late to use a sealer now, and do I need to call a company to come and put another layer on, or are there available products to seal old driveways...

Cracks in brick [ 1 Answers ]

I am a new homeowner and have a concern about some cracks I have seen in our bricks. We have a split foyer home so the top half of the house is siding and the bottom half is brick. I have noticed that several bricks have a small hairline crack down the middle. The crack is only in an individual...

Hairline fracture cast iron waste line [ 1 Answers ]

Here is the situation. I am installing a bathroom in the basement. Recently cut a section out of my 4 inch main line under the basement slab which is cast iron. The cast iron was installed in the 1930's and of course is old and brittle. Unfortunately, my first cut was made with a reciprocating...

Cracks In Walls [ 5 Answers ]

I been noticing in my drywall long cracks can someone tell me what can that be.

Repairing hairline crack in 1920s utility (laundry) sink [ 1 Answers ]

I just bought a house that has an old concrete double basin utility sink. The right basin has a hairline crack and leaks water. I'd hate to sledge and remove it and was hoping this is fixable. Any suggestions?

View more questions Search