How can I tell if my Tub is draining?
Remove your drain cover, plate or tub stopper. You may have to twist your stopper to remove it. Some stoppers even require a screwdriver to remove a small screw before it will lift out. When ready, shine a flash light down the drain and look in. If you tub has drained, you should just see some water sitting in the “bottom” of the drain.
What happens if you have a leak under your bathtub?
The pipes under the tub cannot be easily checked for leaks or wear and tear. If you get leaky water pipes under your bathtub, it will cause problems faster than simply having water seep under during bath time or cleaning the bathroom floor. So what do you do about this?
Why is water seeping out of my bathtub?
When water splashes out of the tub, you may not think much about it. But if your bathtub is not properly sealed, that water can begin to seep under your bathtub and cause trouble. Water damage can rot away wood, wear down the structure holding your bathtub, and also cause mold problems.
What’s the most annoying thing about a clogged tub?
Even more annoying is taking a shower and having to stand in an inch or two of dirty water until you finish because the water just isn’t going down. And if you’re in really bad shape, then water isn’t draining at all and you have no choice but to fix your clogged tub.
Is it safe to use Liquid Plumr to unclog bathtub?
This drain cleaner is safe to use to unclog bathtubs, show drains and other bathroom drains. After you think the drain clog is gone, flush the drain with hot water to make sure it’s unclogged.
When water splashes out of the tub, you may not think much about it. But if your bathtub is not properly sealed, that water can begin to seep under your bathtub and cause trouble. Water damage can rot away wood, wear down the structure holding your bathtub, and also cause mold problems.
How can I tell if my bathtub is leaking?
First, watch for signs of water damage. If your bathtub is on the upper story of your house, be sure to watch for signs of water damage and leaks from underneath in the lower-story rooms. Also, make sure your bathtub is regularly re-sealed to keep water from seeping underneath it.
Is the finish on a bathtub really glossy?
Second, the finish on the vertical surfaces is relatively glossy (like the product claims it should be) but is dull on all of the horizontal surfaces. Third, even the glossy places are splotchy glossy and the gloss itself isn’t really all that glossy (wow, does that even make sense?).
