How to Repair a Shower Recess
Introduction
Shower cracks need to be repaired as soon as possible. If these cracks are not corrected quickly, they can lead to water damage of the floor of walls beneath the shower. You do not need to replace the shower pan-repairs will suffice. Acrylic and fiberglass are the most common materials used for showers and both of these materials can be repaired in the same way. Every shower is different so find out what is the best way to repair the model of your shower or bathtub.
Difficulty: Moderate
Things You'll Need:
- Sandpaper (120, 240, and 400 grit)
- Two-part epoxy
- Plastic putty knife
- Coarse sponge
- Spray degreaser
- Hardner
- Color tint
- Protective gear
Instructions
2-Part Epoxy Repair
Step 1
Smooth cracked areas with varying grits of sandpaper. Begin with the 120-grit and continue until you reach the 400-grit sandpaper. Get rid of any unattached pieces of material.
Step 2
Work the two-part epoxy into the deep cracks. Use a plastic putty knife to apply the two-part epoxy. Wait a good number of hours for the two-part epoxy to dry.
Step 3
Check if it is necessary to put on a second layer of the two-part epoxy. If it is, then apply the second coat. Let the two-part epoxy dry for many hours before you use the shower.
Tub and Shower Repair
Step 1
Smooth cracked areas with sand paper, just like in the first section. Clean the place that you plan to fix. Use coarse sponges and a spray degreaser for that task.
Step 2
Mix any necessary tint into the hardner. Apply the hardner. You can put on the hardner with a spray or a brush. Let the hardner dry for a number of hours.
Step 3
Overlap the application with one or two coats of catalyst. Allow it to dry for a number of hours. Your shower should be ready to use as soon as it is completely dry.
Tips
The two-part epoxy will mix by itself so you do not need to measure and mix its ingredients.
You can buy a tub and shower repair kit. Most kits include sandpaper, hardner, mixing container or spray bottles, catalyst, and occasionally color tint.
Warning
Don’t forget to wear protective gear.
No comments:
Post a Comment