[bnursedout]

How do I repair a leaky bathtub shower tile wall?Bath tub caulk will not set in that area of tub.There is a half bath on the other side of the wall.There is no trap door.


Thanks bj

[massplumber2008]

bnursedout:

I am not clear on question..

Are you asking how to repair leaky tile wall? How do you know it is leaking at tiles and not at the shower valve?

You said, caulk will not set in that area of tub... why?

Get back to me... Mark

[bnursedout]

how do I repair a leaky bathtub shower tile wall?Bath tub caulk will not set in that area of tub.There is a half bath on the other side of the wall.There is no trap door.


Thanks bj

To Mark,
I remove all caulking from bath tub,clean with clorox water,let dry 24hr.When I apply fresh caulking around tub it will dry and set hard every where except the area of the tub where the shower head is located.That area becomes tan and shiny.That is why I am afraid that water is leaking behind the ceramic tile.

Thanks,bj

[massplumber2008]

Ok BJ... remove the chrome plate around the shower head... then run shower... see any drips?

Is this single handle tub/shower valve? Or is this two-three handle shower valve?

If single handle valve, remove handle and face plate and look behind the plate with a flashlight WHILE SHOWER RUNNING!

If two or three handle, remove handles, and with water running, divert from shower to tub a few times... any water dripping from places should not be dripping?

Could also be that 24 hours not quite long enough for moisture to evaporate from that particular area of the wall... may need to let dry 3-4 days depending on just how wet area is behind wall... maybe?

Let us know thoughts... Mark