Bathroom Pipe Leaking

Bathtub liners much less commonly a bathtub may develop actual cracks or holes in the body of the tub with water leakage occurring directly through the sides or body of the tub into the wall or floor spaces.

Bathroom pipe leaking. This is most common in cheap fiberglass or acrylic tubs and is virtually unheard of in porcelain or steel enameled tubs. Leaks in the upstairs bathroom can be more troublesome than leaks downstairs because there s a possibility the leak will cause damage to the ceiling and. Usually there is ceiling space between the upstairs bathroom and the lower ceiling.

If no plumbers putty was used when installing the drain outlet flange in the sink this is another reason it may be leaking. If the toilet rocks because the floor. How to fix it.

If the leak appears as a damp spot that alternately dries and reoccurs on the ceiling above. Cut a hole in the ceiling to enable you to undertake a visual inspection of the pipework to see if the pipes are leaking or to see if there is direct leaking from under the tiles. How to fix a leak from the upstairs bathroom types of plumbing leaks.

Understanding plumbing is a great way to resolving the problems. If the flange is too low install a plastic flange riser over the existing flange. If you don t find any of the problems listed above reinstall the toilet with a new wax ring.

This includes the water supply lines to the sink and to the. Check the easiest to access spots first. Sometimes fixing the problem is simply a matter of tightening the drain connections using channel lock pliers.

If the drain trap below the tub has loose connections or has corroded through the drain pipe may be leaking water. If the flange or bolt slots are broken install a metal repair flange.