I just happened to be at my 87 year old Mother's house the other day and noticed she had a bathmat up againist the front of the tub covering the drain hole. I pulled it back and saw RUST!!!!! Not just a small amount but looks to me like it is about to go all the way through. It looks to be about 4 inches x 6 inches. At the time she had company so I didn't mention anything to her.
What can be done? The house is old and once she has passed we plan on tearing it down. In the meantime how can we FIX this. I imagine if I pushed on the spot it would go all the way through. There is no basement and no way to get under the tub. Not only that but the bathroom is small and NO WAY to get the tub out. This house is about 100 years old but I am thinking the bathroom is around 65 years old. Also, replacing is far to expensive. I know there is a way to reporcelain but with the condition of the spot I am not sure that could take place.
Any ideas??????????? This is something that needs to be taken care of at once.
What can be done? The house is old and once she has passed we plan on tearing it down. In the meantime how can we FIX this. I imagine if I pushed on the spot it would go all the way through. There is no basement and no way to get under the tub. Not only that but the bathroom is small and NO WAY to get the tub out. This house is about 100 years old but I am thinking the bathroom is around 65 years old. Also, replacing is far to expensive. I know there is a way to reporcelain but with the condition of the spot I am not sure that could take place.
Any ideas??????????? This is something that needs to be taken care of at once.