How to fix leaking shower?
Written by Scott on March 11th, 2010
Maxine
Shower is leaking into the floor modling in the next room. I tried 2 plumbers, and they both think it’s leaking throught the ceramic floor in the bathroom. I regrouted the tiles, but still leaking. It only leaks when showering, not bathing. I put paper towels where the plumbers think it’s leaking after fixing the tiles, the paper towel is dry after shower, but the molding is wet. Please help!
Tags: Ceramic Floor, Molding, Paper Towel
5 Comments at "How to fix leaking shower?"
Home Theater Systems
it sounds like the water line going to the shower head may be leaking if it only leaks when you shower,the line will be behind the shower stall,depending on how it was put in,there should be an access panel right behind the shower stall wall,check that and see if that is the problem
How to Sleep Better
The pipe leading to the shower head is likely leaking inside the wall and running down.
Pet Travel
if it only leaks when showering and not the tub then its probably leaking in the wall
once had a tub spout go bad
when you pulled the stop to turn on the showerhead it squirted water straight out the back
wine gifts
The leak is from faucet tap up to the shower in one of the fitting or where shower pipe connect to the elbow (tread) . Open the shower pipe and by Teflon sealant and close back again if leak again continue ,you should re cover behind of shower copper pipe from other side of wall (not the bathroom).to see where is leak.
Home Theater
The best way to find out weather the leak is in the wall behind the shower head is to remove the shower head and cap or plug the line where it comes out( usually half inch ) if you cant do this yourself you should ask the plumber to do it for you.If the leak is in the wall it should show very quickly . Good luck