Plumbing Question - the area around my tub's drain rusted completely through. Can I fix it?
The rusted out area is fairly small - maybe an inch long and only about a 1/4 inch thick. Is there something I can do to fix it without buying a new tub???
probably not, and anything you fix it with probably won't last long. You can replace the tub, an enameled steel tub runs about $100, which is what I'm guessing you already have. It will involve some demolition to remove the old tub. Another option would be to look into a tub liner, I don't know if this will work considering you have a hole in the tub but maybe worth a shot. This road can be expensive. You can get a fiberglass tub, they run roughly $200 - $300 depending on what you want.
Talk soon,
Joe Beaven
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LifeRyder Says:
The tub rusted? A 'quick fix' is to use a product called 'JB Weld', and should be able to be purchased at a local hardware outlet. Follow the instructions and you will have solved the problem. I must tell you, it won't be pretty, but it will do the job.
References :
http://jbweld.net/index.php
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Brian M Says:
probably not, and anything you fix it with probably won't last long. You can replace the tub, an enameled steel tub runs about $100, which is what I'm guessing you already have. It will involve some demolition to remove the old tub. Another option would be to look into a tub liner, I don't know if this will work considering you have a hole in the tub but maybe worth a shot. This road can be expensive. You can get a fiberglass tub, they run roughly $200 - $300 depending on what you want.
References :
Licensed Plumber
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 11:34 am
ender3113 Says:
There is no real way to fix it short of rigging it with some caulk or j.b. weld type stuff. The second you try to remove the shoe trim, it will fall apart where it it rusted out.
References :
Custom Construction plumber
Posted on January 20th, 2009 at 12:14 pm