Questions tagged [shower]
For topics generally relating to the design, materials, fixtures, construction, maintenance, and other specialized considerations of a shower enclosure, typically located within a bathroom.
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Shelves for ~1.5 inch (~38mm) shower slide bar
We are looking for shelves for a shower slide bar. The slide bar is 1 1/4 inches in diameter.
We are in Canada (i.e. Home Depot, Home Hardware, Rona, Canadian Tire)
On Amazon, we found shelves for ...
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Replacing shower drain and new drain won't install correctly
I had a leak due to old plumbers putty cracking so I decided it would also be a good time to replace the drain as the rubber hardens and what not. Old drain was a plastic Oatey casper and the new one ...
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Installing Glass panel unto a Americast bath tub
Can I drill a hole into an American Standard Americast Bathtub without damaging the tub for the purpose of install a glass shower panel. Is possible to simply silicane glass panel directly to the ...
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How to repair this detached shower drain
So the shower was draining slowly due to clogging. The first attempt at snaking it cause this separation at what seems to be a badly rusted mechanical joint. What options do I have to repair this ...
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How to resolve gap from shower pan to wall for glue up shower surround?
Newer Homeowner here. Bought this house a year ago and this shower has plagued me with problems. It was originally a closet before being converted by someone with some questionable skills.
Long story ...
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Tile shower adhesive cracking
I am trying to replace a section of 6x6 tiles in the tub/shower. I replaced damaged portions of the backer board and caulked all the joints with DAP kwik seal adhesive caulk except where the backer ...
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Will sideways 2x4 on shower walls pass inspection
I am building two L shaped bathrooms next to each other. I am limited on space. I wonder if building two of the shower wall with 2x4 oriented sideways (90° turn) will is in compliance with IRC
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No-Name Shower Faucets for the Complete Idiot
Newly-minted homeowner here, and although I can fix quite a few of the snafus around the house, this plumbing hiccup has me rather nervous.
We have a shower with generic hot, cold and diverter pieces, ...
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Damaged Shower Floor- Is it just a matter of replacing the tile or more?
I just bought a new home. It came to our attention that some of the glass tiles have come loose in the shower. Some of them you can see underneath, which is a little worrisome. Not sure if that means ...
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Alternatives to a different type of shower flooring?
I have this shower floor from one of my rental properties in which the previous owner put in. It's located in the basement (40"L x 46"W) and connects to an ejector pump and leads to the main ...
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Worth replacing greenboard for shower wall
so my soap dish fell off the other day and I noticed this green stuff behind it. I looked it up and found that it's something called greenboard and found it is suboptimal to use for showers as it's ...
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Drywall Next to Shower getting wet
I recently purchased a house that had some drywall damage next to the shower/tub. We could see there was a crack in the calking, figured we'd get that fixed and then fix the drywall, no issue. Well we ...
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Can anyone identify this stem/valve?
I'm hoping someone might be able to help me identify the manufacturer of this shower valve. I can't find any identifying marks on the handle, trim or other hardware. It is pre-1990 Here's a couple of ...
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Water stopper in a door-less shower frame
I have a door-less shower frame. As a result water spills out to the floor all around the outside of the shower.
Is there some water stopper I can use that do not damage the tiles on the floor.
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Stubborn Spout Diverter not coming out
I have a 12 year old Shower Spout which leaks a bit when diverter is switched to Shower. So I bought Spout Diverter Replacement kit from Home Depot but my existing diverter is not coming out. I tried ...
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Caulking Bathtub and Wall Surround to prevent water leak
I have a two piece bathtub and wall surround kit(similar to this one) that the crack is causing excess water to drain out to where the wall and tub meet. I am thinking I should put a bead of 100% ...
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Leaking shower--wet wood and mold. Will applying new waterproofing over exposed areas be sufficient?
I have a shower leak in my upstairs shower due to improper waterproofing--we've had sporadic water damage in the downstairs ceiling since the shower install two years ago with various attempts to fix. ...
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Need assistance with shower hose fittings
I have a shower hose where the female cone fitting was made of plastic so it finally cracked and now has rendered the hose useless. Problem is, the hose is a matching part for the shower head and I ...
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What is this bracket on the side of my shower called? I believe it may have held a soap dish
Looking to add something here so its not just raw metal.
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Leak behind tiled shower wall
I have a leak behind my shower wall. It seems to only leak if the tile wall gets sprayed or splashed. I had a plumber tell me it was because of old faucets and fittings, but a handyman told me it was ...
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Help identify shower valve type
[picture of valve]2I’m hoping someone can help me identify which type of valve this is for my shower. I’m looking to update the trim only and just find something that works with the current valve. It ...
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Why isn't my new shower valve sending water to the shower head?
I installed a Glacier Bay Oswell shower valve and no water is coming out of the shower head.
The shower valve is installed in the correct position.
The bottom was capped as there’s no tub
Removed the ...
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What to use to fill shower head plate gaps?
What is the best material to use to fill the gaps in the plate of the shower head & tile? Caulk? Canned foam?
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shower valve out too far from wall
I’m redoing my shower and ordered a modern Delta shower tub/faucet/cartage. The shower faucet knob fits the old shower cartridge (great) butttt the old knob is about 2.5 inches out from the wall too ...
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How to Investigate/Repair this Ceiling Leak in the Kitchen
We’ve moved into our townhome 7 years ago and upon home inspection, I was told that there’s an abnormal amount of moisture detected under the shower floor (2nd floor room). The previous owner assured ...
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The Kohler instruction manual says 3/32" hex but it seems small and is almost stripping the screw what do i do?
I'm trying to replace a kohler K-TS14423-4 cartridge and I'm nearly stripping the screw to get the cover off because the 3/32" hex key they said to use is not working. It seems small. What am I ...
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Why is my shower water discolored when I first run it? [closed]
Every morning I turn on newly install shower I get about a cup of golden water. It becomes clear right after I get about a cup of brown water.
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Adapter from garden hose to shower head
I'm trying to build a outdoor solar shower to rinse off from garden work. I'm looking to feed low-cost shower head from a 4gal plastic water tank. I'm assuming I'm going to want to attach a garden ...
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Shower Cartridge Identification
Can anyone help identify this shower Cartridge? There are no visible manufacturer identifiers on the cartridge or the rest of the components. “0088 7 A450" appears to be stamped into the little ...
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Shower handle fixture won’t come off
We can't seem to remove the shower handle. We got the knob off (it was threaded), but now the backing behind the knob won’t come off. Every video I find shows the plate should slide right off, but it ...
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Cap for shaving cream stuck down my showers pipe [duplicate]
There is a cap the width of my pipe stuck down my pipe, i can’t reach it with my fingers. Any advice, ill try upload a photo
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How should I prepare this shower curb gap for silicone caulk?
The grout in the shower curb has cracked and fallen out over the years.
I plan to fill it with 100% silicone sealant but am unsure of how to clean/prep the area first.
The gap goes 1/4" - 5/8&...
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Why is my shower faucet not stateless?
The faucet handle for my shower has one degree of freedom (rotating either clockwise or counter-clockwise) and does not allow controlling flow independently of temperature. The handle turns clockwise ...
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How do I reattach a fixture to my all-glass shower?
I had an all-glass shower installed in 2021. It has a metal towel bar glued to the outside. We came back from a trip to find that one end of the bar had detached from the glass, and the bar is now ...
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Shower Stall Leak - Looking for some approaches
I realize there is not an easy "fix" for this. Just looking for some "best" approaches to how to deal with finding and fixing this so cascading work is minimized. Let me explain ......
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Can you silicone the ends of a telescopic or spring shower curtain rail for a secure fit?
I’m wanting to get either a telescopic or spring shower rod however I imagine these are not very good and something would need to be done to secure them.
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How do I secure a shower ...
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How big of a walk-in shower is too big? [closed]
We are in the early stages of renovating our master bathroom. The floor space is 10'x 12'. It used to be two small bathrooms, one was a half bath accessible from outside. Part of the reason we wanted ...
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How can I change this shower valve stem?
I need help replacing this valve stem, it's old and the grooves have worn where it won't hold a handle anymore. Unfortunately I don't know the brand and can't find the branding anywhere on the handles....
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Advice on Fixing Swinging Glass Shower Door?
My girlfriend and I came home last night to find our glass shower door off its hinges. The door didn’t break, thankfully, but it did slip out. I recently moved into the house so not really sure what ...
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How to find water leak source?
The laminate floor next to the shower started to get "squishy" as soon as we started using it and is now warped. We've been told to fix the leak, we need to replace the shower pan. Someone ...
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why can't I find a 2.5 inch shower drain?
I have a fiberglass shower pan that I need a drain for. The opening for the drain is 2.5 inches. All I am finding is 3 inch.
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Removing plastic bits stuck in shower valve?
I'm trying to replace a broken shower cartridge (AFAICT, a Moen 1222). However, removing it was exceedingly difficult and it turns out this is because the very back part of the cartridge actually ...
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Alternatives to raising a mains-fed shower?
I recently had a mains-fed chrome shower fitted. It all looked perfect until I tried to use it, and unfortunately the main head is too low (about an inch lower than the top of my head). It needs ...
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Shower Valve Identification Help
We bought a "fixer-upper" and I had to demo the bath/shower tile as the grout had failed.
I am trying to identify the shower valve and hoping to buy a bath faucet that is compatible. Looks ...
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Shower safety stop stuck / broken
I have an IKEA metallic shower controller. Very similar to their other thermostatic bath/shower mixers, there is a safety "pin" that used to work perfectly fine.
Recently, after having ...
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Shower Grout Repair in a Rental
I’m renting so I don’t want to do any major project - just looking for a quick fix that will last for at least a year or 2.
The grout in my shower is not sealed & mold grows quickly. It has become ...
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Handheld shower head leaking water when another bathroom's water turns on
I have a shower combo (handheld shower with overhead shower) in one of my bathroom. Whenever hot water is turned on from any other room on the same floor, handheld shower head starts dripping water ...
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Sauna Shower Sealant
We have a 1999ish model of an Ariel sauna shower we inherited when we bought our home. There are layers of silicone caulk with embedded mold. I started to remove them to strip it clean but realized I ...
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Repairing shower tile, water damage, loose tiles, possibly poor installation
Background: I have a few loose tiles in my shower. I intended to just pull and replace them with new thin-set and grout. After pulling them out I realized that the damage might be more significant ...
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Can I partially recaulk a walk-in shower
Recently moved into a place and noticed there’s quite a bit of mold in the walk-in shower. It’s a walk-in shower tiled from ceiling to floor. From what I can tell the mold only exists at the bottom ...
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