Suggestions for leaking shower tile replacement

Calahonda52

Okay, the attached pic explains the problem, tile moved a bit after maybe 15 years and water got in behind. This is my gaff but housekeeping didn't bring it to my attention for some time:(

An currently drying it out, its wpb so its not rotten and I don't want to remove any more tiles if I can avoid it. This one is where the water got in and there is a sign of some slight movement in adjacent tiles but I will just re-grout them as it would mean taking out the shower.
The wpb is ventilated at the back so it will dry eventually

Its as double stud partition upstairs and I think something has shifted slightly

While am happy to use tile grout when the tile is back, just wonder any alternatives to messing around with tile cement: I will seal the corner with silicone or maybe Tec 7.

Could I bed the tile in Tec 7 rather than tile cement?

Other ideas welcome that avoid using tile cement.

Thanks as always

Sleeper12

Calahonda52 wrote:

Could I bed the tile in Tec 7 rather than tile cement?

I'm not the type of plumber that uses Tec 7 on everything, in fact I only use 1 or 2 tubes per year. This is one of the few times I use Tec 7. I think it's perfect in this situation. Waterproof and quick drying. My only fear is when you need to retile in years to come, it may leave a hole in the wall but I'd worry about then and not now

Calahonda52

Thanks, its wpb ply so not as problematic as plasterboard or similar.

DublinDilbert

Do you know what caused the movement? Check the tray isn't dropping when there's weight in it. Once a bit of water gets behind them the timber under will start to degrade.

Recently re done a shower tray that this happened too. After repairing floor, marmox board and pressure treated decking to support the tray.

20/20

Looks like the wall was tiled and the tray put in after,which is a very bad idea when it comes to sealing it properly.
You say housekeeping didn't bring it to your attention,so is the house rented out?If so get it done professionally as the cost is deductible.

Calahonda52

Thanks,
the tray is a free standing tray, shoved into the corner so the tiles run down behind it.

No sign of any damp in the ceiling or wall underneath.

Don't know what caused the movement in the stud partition after so many years.

I used a fan heater to dry out the corner all afternoon so its good to go in the morning.

Calahonda52

20/20 wrote: »

Looks like the wall was tiled and the tray put in after,which is a very bad idea when it comes to sealing it properly.
You say housekeeping didn't bring it to your attention,so is the house rented out?If so get it done professionally as the cost is deductible.

Not rented, ensuite used by other family members...I don't clean....
The tray to wall seal is perfect and has been so no issue there, bad idea or not
The tray has a removable front as it sits on 4 adjustable legs so easy to spot leaks as its tiled in under the legs into the corner.

20/20

Get a tube of white TEC 7 and stick the tile back on.Make sure that the wood is not dusty so the TEC 7 takes a good grip,maybe rub the wood with a damp cloth and that shouldnt take long to dry.Also use the white TEC 7 to re-grout any bits that are missing.

Did you tile this yourself in the first place?

Calahonda52

Okay, homework completed as per instructions!

Good stuff that Tec 7, first time I had used it so not the neatest but as you can see from my profile I have other things on my mind and bent down in the corner in the shower was not the easiest, despite being 10 weeks down range from the surgery.
However its done, and as one of you intimated, its not coming out.
Thanks for the tips.

agusta

Well done

dodzy

agusta wrote: »

Well done

+1. The WBP wall was always going to help here. Good prep work also....it's half the battle.,

Calahonda52

Thanks guys.
Yes, to answer another question, the original tiling was, unlike exam cheats, all my own work!

Just hope the OH is not a member here and sees how easy it is to get stuff "fixed", the list would be.... who knows how long