Could my shower need a new pan?
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Faidra at CA Global Inc on Jan 27, 2012also get a second opinion from a plumber, AAmes comes out for free w/no trip charge and their pricing is reasonableHelpful Reply
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Vivian K on Jan 27, 2012Thank you Faidra. I think you are right -- I do need a second opinion from another plumber. Then it will be easier to make my decision.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jan 29, 2012If the pipe is loaded with soap and calcium you have a leak in the pan or the connection between the pan and the pipe. In any case, new grout will do little to nothing to fix this issue. Grout is not a water proofing material It only fills in between the tile and the sealer you use on top of the grout prevents water from moving through. This is a short term repair. You need to remove the entire existing pan down to the wood floor below. Then put down new plywood, new mud floor, vinyl liner, more mud floor, then water proofing membrane then new tile. Of course during this project you need to install a new drain pipe with below the floor drain holes to trap any water that gets through the tile and grout. Here is a link on exactly how to do this old school style except they now use vinyl pan instead of lead. http://www.ontariotile.com/preslope.htmlHelpful Reply
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Atlanta Plumbing Plus on Jan 29, 2012I agree with Woodbridge. He has said it all.Helpful Reply
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Vivian K on Jan 29, 2012Thank you so much Woodbridge and Atlanta Plumbing Plus. I have made up my mind now that it truly is the pan I believe. The second opinion from another tile man said the same thing the first tile man said. It is the pan. I am getting both tile men to give me an estimate in putting in a new, vinyl pan, tile and plumbing under the house. Your answers to my problem has been so helpful in my making a decision.Helpful Reply
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Troy on Jan 21, 2016You have no problem with your pan those usually never need replaced. What you do have though is a drainage problem seem like pipe does not have proper angle for gravity drainage. All you need to do is reseal drain, run angle of pipe deeper, and regrout where neededHelpful Reply
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