[Soul_Glo]

Bathroom tub. Yes I know. I have a medieval filth cauldron.

When the bath tiles adjacent to the tub are wet with a shower head the water leaks into the kitchen.

Is there anyway to stop this?

Does the grout need to be changed to one designed for submersion or something else? If that exists?

If I can avoid removing the tiles then that would be good but if not I will retile the whole thing when I have a minute.

Thanks

[Dyl]

Unless the grout is cracked or has a hole in it it is unlikely to be that. Sounds like it might be the sealant between the tiles and bath.

Replace that. Fill the bath up with water before you do it though. Use a silicon tool to get a clean, smooth finish. Empty the water after it has set.

[creepy coupe]

If the grout had failed enough to allow water into the downstairs the tiles would be failing off. Take bath panel off and lay sound blue paper along the back wall. Fire the shower up and check for drips.

if you are sure this only happens when showering rather than a bath fine. otherwise I'd also check the plug/trap fit isn't leaking.

[teaston]

Does it only happen when there’s weight in the bath (water &/or a person), or with no weight as well?

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by teaston

Does it only happen when there’s weight in the bath (water &/or a person), or with no weight as well?

Yes mostly but can be without if you aim the shower at the wall. Either way definitely when shower water falls on tile for a long time.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

If the grout had failed enough to allow water into the downstairs the tiles would be failing off. Take bath panel off and lay sound blue paper along the back wall. Fire the shower up and check for drips.

if you are sure this only happens when showering rather than a bath fine. otherwise I'd also check the plug/trap fit isn't leaking.

Plug and trap look good.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Dyl

Unless the grout is cracked or has a hole in it it is unlikely to be that. Sounds like it might be the sealant between the tiles and bath.

Replace that. Fill the bath up with water before you do it though. Use a silicon tool to get a clean, smooth finish. Empty the water after it has set.

Think you are right about sealant but trying to locate another source. Hard to follow path of water with panel removed. Will use UV dye to trace it.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by 37psi

Yes mostly but can be without if you aim the shower at the wall. Either way definitely when shower water falls on tile for a long time.

Fill the bath with water then run a nice bead of silicone round the corners. Wait for silicone to dry before emptying bath. And make sure to use the right type of silicone for sanitary wares.

[Watsey]

Could be the grout. Look for hairline cracks in the grout between the tiles and rake-out and the-grout as necessary.

A single crack in the grout was the cause of a leaking shower in our house.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by Watsey

Could be the grout. Look for hairline cracks in the grout between the tiles and rake-out and the-grout as necessary.

A single crack in the grout was the cause of a leaking shower in our house.

Yes. I noticed a hairline crack in a few beads. I found a grout waterproofing product. I did not know these existed. Once the grout is repaired I will seal it with the waterproof coat.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by teaston

Fill the bath with water then run a nice bead of silicone round the corners. Wait for silicone to dry before emptying bath. And make sure to use the right type of silicone for sanitary wares.

#weekendgoals

Thanks will do this.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by 37psi

#weekendgoals

Thanks will do this.

One of these help massively

UniBond Sealant Finishing Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DZTY..._oYf-zbVTZMVJT

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by teaston

One of these help massively

UniBond Sealant Finishing Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DZTY..._oYf-zbVTZMVJT

I use an old credit card and cat the corner off.