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How do you fix a leak that is coming from the upstairs shower drain into the basement ceiling tiles?
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∙ 17y ago
It depends on the origin of the leak. If it's just the drain you might be able to tighten some fittings. In many of the older homes, (20 years or more) there is a pan seal used on tile showers that keeps water from leaking past the drain. The pan used back then was basically a hard tar paper/rubber combination that failed over time and ends up leaking. The tar paper was folded such that it fit tightly into the corners and up the wall approximately 4 to 6 inches. If the pan sealer has failed, the only real option is to replace the shower since you'll need to pull the tile to get to the pan. The pan used today is vinyl and won't break down like the old ones did.
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Where does upstairs sink water and shower water drain to?
There is a main drain that runs from the basement through the roof where it is the vent for the system. If you look at the layout of the house, the upstairs bath is most likely over the downstairs one or the kitchen. If you look on the roof, you will see a 4 inch pipe coming through the roof that should be over the upstairs bath. The sink and shower drain into that and then to the basement and out of the house. Most likely the main stack is in the wall behind the toilet.
Why should I instal a steam shower in my basement?
Installing a steam shower in the basement is not a good idea. The steam shower should be installed in the nbathroom of your home.
Can a Bobrick shower curtain rod be installed in the ceiling instead of the shower walls?
The Bobrick shower curtain cannot be installed in the ceiling. It is made be installed in the shower wall brackets.
Why does a ground level kitchen sink back up when the upstairs shower is turned on?
There is a clog between the sink and the line to the street or septic tank. The sink is the easier path for the upstairs shower.
Why is the kitchen water draining into basement shower?
Stoppage
What could a dribbling noise be that you hear from the main floor ceiling after flushing the toilet or during the shower if there is no sign of water leakage under the toilet or shower?
If the toilet and shower are in an upper floor then there is a PVC drain for both that will drain to either the sewer or septic. If there is a vertical piece to this, as there is in my basement, then you actually get some dribbling and running sounds from the water 'falling' down that vertical PVC. I get this same noise from the washing machine on the main floor draining down to the basement.
Where might one find a ceiling shower head?
You can purchase a ceiling shower head, and just about any other part for a shower from Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, and Sears. Sometimes Costco will also carry them.
Why is water leaking on the downstairs ceiling when the H or C faucets on the upstairs tub are turned on if it is not leaking through the drain or tub?
If the tub has a shower as well, the pipe from the faucet to the shower head could be leaking. You might also check the tube that comes OUT and fills the tub. It could be leaking back at the valve when you turn on the water.
How do you identify a sewer gas smell in basement bathroom?
Most likely a drain has dried out and there is no water in the trap to stop the gas from coming up. Sink, shower, or main floor drain.
What would be the reason why your shower drain would leak upstairs and cause a water stain on your ceiling?
A drain leak, a leaking shower pan, a leaking shower valve or piping, a leaking bezel or escutchions on the shower valve, bad or missing grout, bad caulking in the corners of the wall, a leaking shower door, water spilled on the floor, or, a drain pipe leak. any one or combination of the listed problems can do it. Look things over take care of what you can see wrong before making a hole in the ceiling. If you think you have fixed the leak repaint the stained area but prime 1st with Kilz or Binz to cover the stain or it will reappear through the paint even if the leak has stopped. If the leak hasn't stopped from taking care of the things you could see then open up a hole to see where it is coming from.
Why does downstairs shower drip but ONLY when the upstairs shower is used?
the pies are connected so when you turn on the shower the vaulve in the pipe going to the other shower might not be all the way closed thus causing it to leak
Why would there be great water pressure in an upstairs bath tub and almost no pressure in the adjacent shower when both use the same access pipe from the basement?
Remove the shower head on the shower and see if it is plugged. Run the water with the shower head off and see if the pressure is better. Depending on where you live there may be a water saving feature on the shower head (mandated by law) for water consevation. Low flow shower heads often have a restricter in them. Delta has a brass washer with a very tiny hole in it and Moen has a rubber plug with 3 small holes in it.
