Neeranam Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Small crack in my bath. Can't get under it. Any suggestions what to do to fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 plastic weld. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted February 25 Popular Post Share Posted February 25 Bathtub replacement time. There's a really nice, plastic, floor-standing, tub-style one that's popping up frequently in my lazada app. ...and lose some weight. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 This is the best bathtub Bitcoin can buy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 An evidence of a leak or just a crack showing? Can you check for a real leak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobexpat Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Rusty shower hose is an easy fix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 5 hours ago, Dante99 said: An evidence of a leak or just a crack showing? Can you check for a real leak? Yes, the floor got wet when I ran the bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 12 hours ago, NanLaew said: Bathtub replacement time. There's a really nice, plastic, floor-standing, tub-style one that's popping up frequently in my lazada app. ...and lose some weight. It's a rental house, guess I can ask the landlord for a new tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 13 hours ago, Ralf001 said: plastic weld. Thanks. i'll look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) This video is about a cracked fiberglass tub, but the 1st half of the video looks like it could work on a plastic tub then seal using plastic weld. Edited February 26 by bbko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 26 Popular Post Share Posted February 26 Since it's a rental I would do nothing DIY!! Get the landlord involved. If he tries DIY and it all goes wrong you are off the hook. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted February 26 Popular Post Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, Crossy said: Since it's a rental I would do nothing DIY!! Get the landlord involved. If he tries DIY and it all goes wrong you are off the hook. +1. And if the DIY job isn't flawless and invisible, he's on the hook for a replacement tub when he leaves, anyway. May as well get the job done now and get some enjoyment out of the money spent. If he does decide to go the DIY route, the first thing I'd do is put some tape on the cracks shown in the photo then fill the tub to make sure that's where the leak is. It may be the hose under the tub, or the caulk lines leaking when the shower's on, or the caulk under the drain fitting. If it is leaking from those tiny cracks, I'd try 2 part clear epoxy. (if you can find white epoxy in Thailand, probably even better). Fill the cracks and then remove the excess epoxy before it sets, with alcohol. I've found that ethanol or methanol works best, but rubbing alcohol will work in a pinch. You may have to apply a few times to completely fill the cracks. And of course, make sure the surface is dry- even pouring some alcohol into the cracks to drive out any water. Then let the alcohol dry. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 18 hours ago, impulse said: +1. And if the DIY job isn't flawless and invisible, he's on the hook for a replacement tub when he leaves, anyway. May as well get the job done now and get some enjoyment out of the money spent. If he does decide to go the DIY route, the first thing I'd do is put some tape on the cracks shown in the photo then fill the tub to make sure that's where the leak is. It may be the hose under the tub, or the caulk lines leaking when the shower's on, or the caulk under the drain fitting. If it is leaking from those tiny cracks, I'd try 2 part clear epoxy. (if you can find white epoxy in Thailand, probably even better). Fill the cracks and then remove the excess epoxy before it sets, with alcohol. I've found that ethanol or methanol works best, but rubbing alcohol will work in a pinch. You may have to apply a few times to completely fill the cracks. And of course, make sure the surface is dry- even pouring some alcohol into the cracks to drive out any water. Then let the alcohol dry. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 20 hours ago, bbko said: This video is about a cracked fiberglass tub, but the 1st half of the video looks like it could work on a plastic tub then seal using plastic weld. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 If the landlord does not want to fix it. I would clean it with acetone and Scotchbrite pad and dab some 5-minute epoxy on it. And quit pushing down on it so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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