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Shower Leaking, cracked shower tray
My shower tray is cracked and my shower is leaking but I don’t think it is leaking from the crack. Can the leak be identified and the tray replaced without disturbing the tiles?
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"If the shower is only enclosed on 2 sides is may be possible to remove without disturbing the wall tiles
If enclosed on 3 sides it will only be possible if your shower is installed on a raised base or legs"
If enclosed on 3 sides it will only be possible if your shower is installed on a raised base or legs"
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 -
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"Hi Simone !
Thanks for reaching out for advice!
The shower tray can be removed depending on how it’s was installed.
If it’s was installed over the tiled flooring it could be possible, if not chances are the surrounding tiles must be removed to be able to slide out the tray .
Thank you!
Best regards!
William"
Thanks for reaching out for advice!
The shower tray can be removed depending on how it’s was installed.
If it’s was installed over the tiled flooring it could be possible, if not chances are the surrounding tiles must be removed to be able to slide out the tray .
Thank you!
Best regards!
William"
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2018 -
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"the shower tray would be difficult the bottom course of tiles will probably need to be removed"
Answered on 11th Jul 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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"No . The bottom. Course of tiles will have to be removed as well as any surround that is sitting on the tray."
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Jun 2018 -
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"The cracked tray should be replaced as it will not get any better but worse. Yes any competent tradesman should be able to remove one without damage to tiles."
Answered on 1st Jun 2023 - Member since Apr 2021 -
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"Hi hope your well , the shower tray can be accessed from the ceiling below with a small access patch that can later on be filled and blended into existing ceiling"
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Very unlikely I'm afraid, sliding out the tray will probably loosen the first row of tiles, which when they are removed will loosen the next row. You might end up with a leak that you can't identify the source. Best to strip the tiles and either replace with fresh tiles or wallboarding."
Answered on 8th Feb 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 -
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"The bottom maybe 1/2 rows of tiles most likely wil need to be removed to allow the tray to slide out and new one slide in"
Answered on 18th Dec 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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"If the shower tray is installed on top of the tiles then no, if the tile are butting up to it they will be disturbed.."
Answered on 26th Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"Without looking at it it's hard to say but it's unlikely that you can change the tray without disturbing the tiles."
Answered on 17th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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