Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - bathtub leaking over side
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Hinachan
07-25-08, 02:52 PM
the top of the sides of our old bathtub are angled down towards the outside for some reason. The result is that water flows down over the sides no matter how careful we try to be with the shower curtain. I guess I could build a little dam water barrier all the way around the sides using caulk, but I'm worried about that looking sloppy. Any ideas?
chandler
07-25-08, 04:30 PM
Your tub is set improperly. Place a level across the short end of the tub to see how much out of level it is. What type flooring do you have adjacent to the tub now? You may be able to correct it without getting goofy with silicone. Silicone has one purpose, and building little dams around the edge of a tub ain't it. Let us know the out of level amount over a 3' span. We'll go from there.
Gunguy45
07-25-08, 04:50 PM
Agree with Chandler
Could also be the wrong type of tub for the type of install. Had the same thing (I guess 18 yrs could be considered old by some) when a spa/whirlpool tub was installed as a shower/tub combo.
Pics might help in addition to the aforementioned checks.
Could also be the wrong type of tub for the type of install. Had the same thing (I guess 18 yrs could be considered old by some) when a spa/whirlpool tub was installed as a shower/tub combo.
Pics might help in addition to the aforementioned checks.
Hinachan
07-25-08, 05:25 PM
You're right!
I have to raise the level about 5/8" to make it level because it is tilting so far towards the side. There is cheap linoleum outside the tub, and I know leakage has been an issue for years because the previous owners had to replace part of the floor next to the tub because it had rotted. So, how does one do about leveling a tub? In fact, rather than level, are tubs supposed to be installed tilting toward the tile wall? Thank you.
I have to raise the level about 5/8" to make it level because it is tilting so far towards the side. There is cheap linoleum outside the tub, and I know leakage has been an issue for years because the previous owners had to replace part of the floor next to the tub because it had rotted. So, how does one do about leveling a tub? In fact, rather than level, are tubs supposed to be installed tilting toward the tile wall? Thank you.
hedghogsforprez
07-25-08, 10:25 PM
You're right!
I have to raise the level about 5/8" to make it level because it is tilting so far towards the side. There is cheap linoleum outside the tub, and I know leakage has been an issue for years because the previous owners had to replace part of the floor next to the tub because it had rotted. So, how does one do about leveling a tub? In fact, rather than level, are tubs supposed to be installed tilting toward the tile wall? Thank you.
Yes, the tub is supposed to be "falling" towards the tiled side wall. There is a lip around the tub that is meant to keep water where it should. to correct it could be a problem depending on the age of the tub, drain and floor around it. One other problem may also be the stringer on the wall side of the tub, a board that runs a 3-5ft span of the tub, if this stringer is set too high your only option would be to rip it all out and lower it.
I suppose by your comment on replacing the floor previous, this is a raised house? If it is, go underneath and make sure the tub isn't falling through the floor from rotten wood.
I have to raise the level about 5/8" to make it level because it is tilting so far towards the side. There is cheap linoleum outside the tub, and I know leakage has been an issue for years because the previous owners had to replace part of the floor next to the tub because it had rotted. So, how does one do about leveling a tub? In fact, rather than level, are tubs supposed to be installed tilting toward the tile wall? Thank you.
Yes, the tub is supposed to be "falling" towards the tiled side wall. There is a lip around the tub that is meant to keep water where it should. to correct it could be a problem depending on the age of the tub, drain and floor around it. One other problem may also be the stringer on the wall side of the tub, a board that runs a 3-5ft span of the tub, if this stringer is set too high your only option would be to rip it all out and lower it.
I suppose by your comment on replacing the floor previous, this is a raised house? If it is, go underneath and make sure the tub isn't falling through the floor from rotten wood.
chandler
07-26-08, 04:46 AM
Since you have linoleum as a covering, you can do some exploratory. Ceramic tile would have presented a different problem. You indicated a repair was made to the floor adjacent to the tub. As the hog said, get underneath and see what the flooring looks like. You may be surprised to find substantive water rot and wood compression. More questions to clear the air.....is the wall above the tub tiled? Has the wall separated from the outer edge of the tub? If we suggested lifting the outer edge of the tub, do you see any obstructions that would prevent it?
HeresJohnny
07-27-08, 05:59 AM
Yes, the tub is supposed to be "falling" towards the tiled side wall. There is a lip around the tub that is meant to keep water where it should.
Tubs shouldn't be "falling" in any direction. A tub should be installed level on all sides. Out of level tubs will cause water to run or pool somewhere you don't want it to.:wall:
Tubs shouldn't be "falling" in any direction. A tub should be installed level on all sides. Out of level tubs will cause water to run or pool somewhere you don't want it to.:wall: