How To Repair A Cracked Plastic Bathtub
Repairing a Crack in a Plastic Tub or Shower
Question: Repairing A Cracked Plastic Tub?
September 1, 2009
There's no way to afford a new tub right now. Does anyone know how to repair a plastic bathtub? I have a garden tub and the seat is cracked to the point that unless I keep duct tape (the only thing to stay on more than a few days so far) over the crack, the tub leaks horribly. Thanks in advance.
By Sarah Leach from Berrien Springs, MI
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By duckie43 (Guest Post)
July 1, 2008 1 found this helpful
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I ran into this problem when I was renting a mobile home. I used Bondo. I think thats how its spelled. Its the same product they use to repair fiber glass bodies on car. Instructions are on the can and its not hard to do.
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September 1, 2009 1 found this helpful
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You could try a epoxy adhesive. They are water proof. The best are two part adhesives. They are available at Home Depot and Lowes. You will find them in the paint section. read and follow directions.
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September 1, 2009 1 found this helpful
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It depends on how big the crack is. One option (if it is a small crack) is model glue (found in the model toy section at box stores). This works by melding the plastic together.
If there are chunks missing out of it, there are a few options. Epoxy (already mentioned), water-proof caulk, and I also think there is a JB weld for plastics (found in most Ace Hardware stores).
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Dena Roberts
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September 3, 2009 1 found this helpful
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Try going to a bathtub sales store and explain your predicament to them. They don't bite! They will tell you what to use and how to do it. Lowes and Home Hardware will probably be your best bets. Good luck. Take a picture, if possible.
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Question: Repairing a Crack in My Plastic Shower Pan?
How can I fix the crack for good?
By Martin
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Pixiedust7
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April 8, 2015 1 found this helpful
I keep seeing TV ads for something called Flex-Shot, which they claim seals even very large holes and lasts at least 30 years. While I have not tried it myself, it sounds like it might work for your problem. You could Google it to see where to buy it.
They also make a similar product called Flex-Seal for lighter applications. Both are sprays that dry as solid rubber, and are used to repair many rubber and plastic objects.
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September 12, 2017 1 found this helpful
I have a crack in my shower tub
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May 8, 2018 0 found this helpful
We tried that flex seal and it worked for a short period then peeled off. I called the company and they said it isn't recommended for shower floors because it is high traffic.
They didn't think to put that on the can.
March 3, 2019 0 found this helpful
I tired the Flex-shot on my tub and it didn't work
October 8, 2019 0 found this helpful
We used the flex glue and it worked great. It was a last resort but you know what they say best for last...
Question: Fixing a Crack in a Plastic Bathtub?
September 12, 2019
I have a crack in my plastic bathtub around the drain. It is about an inch and a half long. What is the best way to fix it with items around the house?
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Judy
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September 12, 2019 0 found this helpful
If it is a hairline crack, you can use fiberglass filler. If it is deep, you may have to replace the tub.
poehere
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September 14, 2019 0 found this helpful
If the crack isn't too bad you can try to get a fiberglass filler to put around the crack to seal it. If the crack is really bad you may have damage under your tub and on your floor.
It might be best to have this checked out because the floor can start to rot if there is a lot of water leaking from this crack.
Pghgirl40
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September 15, 2019 0 found this helpful
Quite honestly, there is nothing around that house that is good to fix this kind of issue. Depending on what is going on, you risk having water get into your floor and walls if this is not fixed and that can cause expensive repairs.
This is one place not to be penny wise and pound foolish and have a plumber look at it and do a professional repair.
Question: Repairing Shower Floor Pan Cracks?
December 19, 2013
Is there a product that can be painted or rolled on to seal the cracks?
By Terry
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December 22, 2013 0 found this helpful
Bonding... it's not a pretty fix, but it'll fix it
December 22, 2013 1 found this helpful
Hi - yes, there is. We had a bad crack in our showerpan, but because we just have a crawl-space under that bathroom that no one ever goes in, we were unaware of the damage. The water had leaked through and caused the floor joists to rot. My husband called a plumber, who 'painted on' this bubble-gum pink stuff that sealed the shower floor, giving us time to save up the money for the expensive repair to re-tile the shower floor.
I bet a big-box home improvement store would have a permanent fix (and something not so pink!)
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Question: Determining if Shower Pan is Cracked?
I really can't tell if it's cracked or not. I have tried looking with a flashlight but no luck. So far the fix is to line the walls and floor or rip it out, but if it isn't really cracked why do it?
By MLO
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Frugal Sunnie
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March 7, 2013 0 found this helpful
It does sound as though you have a leak somewhere in that stall. You may want to check seams first as you may find your leak is the caulked join where the pan meets the side-walls.
If it's not the seams, you could try 'mapping' the leaking pan by pouring a pitcher full of Kool-Aid or food colouring tinted water on the pan and looking for darker lines appearing on the pan floor as the tinted fluid seeps through the cracks.
I found a cracked pan that way by accident years ago when I tried to dye a pan by staining it deliberately with a pitcher of food colouring tinted water. It did give a lovely colour to the pan but those dark lines appeared and my then husband said 'Holy moly, that pan is cracked and probably has been for years!' We ended up having to replace not only the entire shower stall but most of the bathroom sub-flooring because oh yes, that leak had been at work for a very long time!
Using the 'mapping' method may cause staining so be sure you are willing to put up with that if you can't get the staining off. Bon Ami should get the colour off without scratching the pan surface but that's not guaranteed so be sure to use a complementary colour in case you're stuck with it.
Question: Repair a Crack on Plastic Shower Floor?
November 4, 2010
I need to know how and what type of material/compound, etc. to use when repairing a plastic material type shower. The bottom needs repair and I don't know what material or compound to use.
I don't want to discard the whole shower just because the bottom needs to be fixed. It's not fiberglass, but plastic, so I was told. Just by looking I can't tell. I do want to fix it so it will appear nice and clean and neat. The rest of the shower looks like brand new. This is in a double wide home.
Thanks for your help.
By Davy from Newport NC
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