patchen777
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Any advice or opinion would be appreciated. I have a downstairs shower on a concrete slab that has been leaking. It is about 40 years old and completely tiled. With no access door we have cut the drywall to check the plumbing which appears to be dry and not the source of the leaks which are all around the base and have rotted out the bottom quarter round and some of the bottom studs. This all has led me to believe that there is a problem with the drain and base itself. Upon grabbing a hammer and attempting to break away the tile, it will not give easily at all and all the wall tiles appear to be on a metal type structure but I figure I can get the sledge hammer out for that . My husband had a cow at my attempt (he was not home nor part of my destruction) and just wants to reseal and paint the existing tile (I did get a few of the bottom tiles torn away). I want to replace the entire shower which I now think may be a little more extensive than my original thoughts. So, if this has not been to muddled, does any one have any advice? I have googled to no avail and really don't know which way to go now. Will a reseal and a paint job actually solve my leaks? Is replacing it actually as difficult as it appears it may be? I originally thought how nice a corner shower would go in but have found that the measurements will not work for the drain. I found a one piece with the proper measurements but no way to get it in to the bathroom.
Thanks, Jan
Thanks, Jan