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    whatisgoingon Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 27, 2006, 02:03 PM
    Crack in shower base
    I have an acrylic shower base that is only about 3 years old. I noticed today that it has a 3" crack in it about an inch from the drain. I checked it out downstairs and noticed the wood was discolored. So it must have been leaking for awhile. Is there any way that I can fix it without replacing it? :(
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    Nov 27, 2006, 03:42 PM
    If you want to do the job yourself, Bath Wizzard has a kit you may be intrested in. You can check it out at: http://www.bathwizard.com/ Hope this helps TOM
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    Nov 28, 2006, 08:36 AM
    Will it stop the leak?
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    Nov 28, 2006, 08:53 AM
    It will repair the crack and make it watertight. Cheers, Tom
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    Jan 4, 2010, 01:53 PM
    I have a composite marble (walk-in) shower with a 10" crack on the floor of the pan 1/2 way between the drain & door. Is there a way to repair this of am I looking at a COMPLETE demolition and replacement of my shower? The home is only 3 years old but as luck would have it, the warranty is only for 2 years so now I own both sides of the crack and any potential water damage. All thoughts and ideas are welcome! Thanks!
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    Jan 4, 2010, 05:38 PM

    Bob,
    Rather then tear up your shower floor try this first; Bath Wizard bathtub repair for fiberglass, porcelain, cultured marble
    Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 4, 2010, 09:19 PM
    Thanks Tom! In reading the website, this may repair the current crack. Any ideas on how to provide the additional support under the pan? I am assuming that the reason for the crack is improper installation and lack of support under the pan. Thanks again for your help!!
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    Jun 11, 2010, 02:41 PM
    Hello users bobfarrell and whatisgoingon, I am in the same boat as you, with a shower base that was installed only 6 months ago but a contractor who did a shotty job and did not support the base underneath adequately. I am desperately trying to avoid having to spend the $4000 to have a contractor come in and tear the whole thing out to start over. Please God help! If either of you or both are willing to correspond on possible solutions, or if you have tried one successfully, I would be forever indebted. Heck, I'd even paypal you a consulting fee just to help me out. SOS! My email is [email protected]
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    Jun 11, 2010, 11:27 PM

    Efsconsulting: This original post is from 2006. Don't piggy back. Start your own thread. Thank you.
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    Jun 13, 2010, 07:26 PM

    Milo Dolezal: I can't believe you would take the time to tell me not to "piggy back". This site is about people helping one another, not about being overly anal about thread protocol, and having a complete lack of tact. Apparently though that is what you think the site is about. I replied to this because I wanted to directly address the people in the post, and I am in serious need of help on the particular issue they
    Were discussing. So why would I start a fresh thread, when this one is exactly the issue I would like to discuss? That makes little sense. Here's some advice for you Milo- don't waste people's time. Good day to you.
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