Patch shower floor

The exact proportions vary by brand, so read the instructions thoroughly before use. If the kit includes tints to mix your ideal color, add a few drops at a time while stirring until the shade matches the shower surround. Apply the pasty mixture over the groove with the included craft stick.

Fill the hole as evenly as possible; then wipe the excess away with a plastic card or scrap piece of card stock to level the material. After the patch hardens in an hour or so, sand it gently so the shower surround and patch are level with one another.

Buff the repair with the included compound and a soft cloth or buffing pad. Repairing the shower pan or any crack or split in the shower caused by lack of support from behind or beneath the shower surround requires a spray foam insulation to bolster the problematic area before patching it. Like the paste kits, these include a resin and catalyst to create a hard, durable patch.

These structural repair kits sometimes include fiberglass mesh for added reinforcement in large holes. Clean the entire project area with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover while the windows are open. Use a utility knife to trim excess foam that squirts through the holes into the shower area. Grind, gouge and clean the affected area around the crack or hole, as you would for a minor crack.

For a large hole, place a small sheet of fiberglass mesh, cut to slightly larger than the hole, atop the prepared area for added support.

Mix the two-part polyester resin and apply it to every prepared hole and crack, including the drill holes, using a rubber scraper or the included application tool. Once the material hardens, sand or grind excess away while wearing a dust mask and eye protection. Use progressively finer sandpaper grits until the area is smooth and level; then wipe away the dust with a damp cloth. Buff the repaired areas with a buffing compound or refinishing compound included in the kit.

Kathy Adams is an award-winning writer. Paste kits may include:. Some types of products also include a clear top coat that is sprayed or brushed on. This repair uses an epoxy-type filler that has hazardous fumes. Always follow the kit manufacturer's recommendations for safety measures. Done patiently and according to instructions, the repair to your fiberglass or acrylic tub or shower should be nearly impossible to distinguish from the rest of the fixture. Reproductive Health and the Workplace: Epoxies and Resins.

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