Lead Shower Pan

The pan appears to have developed a leak near the drain.

Lead shower pan.

Either roll or fold and melt. For shower pans a utility knife and a heavy leather glove to protect against sharp edges of lead cutting me. The method that i use is a paintable membrane on the surface of the pan so a bladder or pre. Shows how i removed an old concrete shower pan concrete bed and concrete shower curb with the use of normal tools you have ar.

Cut enough to score well flex and it makes smaller pieces. Discussion starter 1 mar 17 2012. In this video i will show you how to build a custom shower pan. Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts.

The main reasons for a leaking shower pan are movement of the shower pan to an unfavorable position deflection and normal wear and tear. Next fill up a bucket with water and pour some into the shower pan until the water is about 1 inch high. Joined feb 3 2012 15 posts. I ve dug out the grout in the vicinity of the drain and if i pour a couple of oz of water there it immediately leaks to the ceiling below cut the drywall and installed a plastic catch basin to observe.

The shower pan is the large part covering the floor of your shower room. If not fixed on time these leakages pose a danger to the foundation of your house. I subbed myself out to a contractor to do some tile work his helper prepped the floors and showers all i have to do is tile but what sloppy work on the p. I have shower stall which is 25 yo with a lead pan installed saw it done.

Then cover the drain with several thick pieces of duct tape so that the drain is sealed tight. Second video of shower remodel. The top selling shower pans product is the oatey 5 ft. Removal and disposal of lead shower pan.

Very good stuff and any soldered seams just add a little tin to the mix. Shower pan liner roll. Put a mark on the tub or shower pan to note the water level.