Rcassidy
New Member
We've had an intermittent leak from our shower for about a year. It was only happening maybe once every few months and the plumber couldn't find the source. I recaulked everything and replaced missing grout. (The previous owners left some tile spacers in and grouted over them. I pulled them and grouted the holes.) I also sealed the grout and did some testing to isolate the problem to the drain assembly. I put silicone caulk around the pipe which stopped the leaking temporarily. It detached and the ceiling leaked again. I'd cut a hole in the ceiling, but it's textured and I don't want to pull all of the texture down in 2 rooms.
I think the drain pipe is only connected by a rubber washer. I tried to pull up the washer, but it's in there pretty well. How do I remove the metal drain? If I get it out, can I install a drain from the top down?
I think the drain pipe is only connected by a rubber washer. I tried to pull up the washer, but it's in there pretty well. How do I remove the metal drain? If I get it out, can I install a drain from the top down?