Easiest way to fix repair crack in bath shower bottom tray pan Flex Seal how to DIY save thousands!

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I’ve done this before on a flexing shower pan. Rather than drilling holes inside the pan, I drilled at the front of the curb as close to the floor with a long drill bit. Filled with foam, then caulked the holes.

[@Daddy_Dirk_Diggler]

New title: John Goodman Fixes Shower Floor.

[@1981tave]

Lol

[@concernedcitizen5493]

Lmfao..perfect 🤣

[@fernandobriseno8164]

I was thinking that to myself as I heard him

[@stuwie31]

I can’t un-hear this… damn you!

[@bellam6511]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevengonzalez1495]

Beastly Repair my friend. You saved my life. I live in a trailer and the bathtub is made of this plastic with no support. Needless to say it is cracked and water is leaking everywhere. This is the video I was looking for!

[@Madnais78]

Glad I could help brother! Probably saved you thousands of dollars too! Like I did myself. Have a great day.

[@bjfire01]

I want to know how these fixes held up....

[@equalizer7543]

i have done this repair myself, using the following formula, Drill the point of each crack, dependent on the cavity behind the shower pan , back fill with cavity foam, each crack needs to be champhered in to a 'V', fill with the matching product, GRP or resin, flat out, then choose the area to coat, mask, and i used 2pack wetfloor paint that is so strong it will never rip or break, 3 coats are needed, the product i use is Sikkens, it comes in many colours, and it has antibackteria content, so no bugs live on the surface, use a foam roller for a nice finish.

[@Ardell57]

Thank you so much sir. My sister's shower pan is cracked and I can feel the give in my shower. It's good you care enough about others to share your valuable tips. Be blessed and keep up the good work.

[@stuartgreen5631]

Very glad I found this. About to fix a basement shower and this is the level of quality I need. Everything about this video is good. Pitch-perfect methods and decisions the whole way.

[@danielvanderwoude7389]

This is a great idea, and it worked for sure, however, the flex seal made the shower very slippery. I had to apply a non-slip spray. But it did make the floor very ridgid, and solve the ultimate problem. Just keep in mind that although the "touch" of the surface feels rubbery and taky, like it would be non-slip, when you add water, it becomes quite slippery.

[@bellam6511]

what about topside boat paint?? Haven't finished your video but just...read this comment

[@WhoaItsClint]

What non slip spray did you use?

[@lostmagicofdisney]

I wonder if a light sprinkling of sand before it dries would provide the non-slip surface needed in a shower?

[@shamelesschic9491]

I'm also asking: What non slip spray did you use?

[@leannefran6224]

I've been looking for a way to do this myself...I can totally do this. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Madnais78]

Easy project, you got this!!!

[@iMageMotif]

You have the best repair video I found on KZbin. Thanks for your help

[@robbraley7952]

I wanted to thank you I did this and saved about 3 k. So far it absolutely works cost me $80 to fix this Thanks

[@Madnais78]

Great job! I just added my follow-up video mine has been going strong for a year-and-a-half

[@shelleylee8774]

EXACTLY what we were looking for! Thanks for the straightforward instructions and helpful links.

[@Madnais78]

Glad I could help!

[@vikramantin3995]

Thank you! I was sweating on how to repair these cracks.

[@denmarksoul1184]

Same. How did it go for you?

[@oldmanballer5088]

I always used “Great stuff” expanding foam and filled it up under the tub or shower until it came out the other holes that way I made sure I filled the void completely! I also probably would’ve put a coat of flex over the entire floor but that’s just my OCD. Over all an excellent job

[@1rocknroy]

I like your overkill method.

[@erickahill6579]

Me too. That square would irk me...lol Nice job...super easy too

[@hooterfivesix]

This is exactly what I'm going to do for my truck camper bathroom/shower pan made of thin plastic. Thanks for the vid. Well done!

[@Madnais78]

Glad I could help! It's a quick easy cheap fix that works awesome!

[@rogerschroeder4020]

That is so cool. Nice job. This will save my TONS of money! I was thinking I'd have to tear our the entire shower and re-do it...again. I did it the first time about 12 - 15 years ago. And it lasted quite a long time. But is was a lot of work and I jus didn't want to have to go thru all that again. Your method looks amazingly easy and I will definately give it a go. Thanks much for the information. I am inspired!

[@timothylindsey5125]

Thankful

[@treeofliberty4407]

Great Job. Not exactly what I was looking for but couldn't help watching the whole repair.

[@gypsymommabear3383]

Thanks so much for posting this, I needed an easy way I could repair my shower. This was perfect!

[@timhall4154]

3m 5200 quick cure works amazing too on the cracks before the flex seal ....mine has held up going on 4 years now .....the 3m stuff is a waterproof marine sealant ....i’ve used on boats for over 20 years ....when i used the flex seal ....i came up around 3 inches on the side and ran a tape line all of the way around the base and covered the whole pan

[@Sora2529]

Same here I used the JB Weld variant, but it is still holding up for a couple of years now.

[@jkkalands1783]

Thanks a lot, this is one of the simplest but effective way. Thanks a lot, you saved me couple hundred $.

[@dorothygarcia6019]

Thanks for making this video it helped SO much and now I have a fixed shower.

[@Madnais78]

So glad I could help! Great job!

[@jenniferhenderson3249]

This is an excellent video! TYSM for making it so clear and concise! I feel like I can really have some confidence in doing this repair after watching this :)

[@Madnais78]

You can do it! You got this!

[@jafallica]

Did you do it?

[@WildSmile44]

So freakin awesome!!!!! The foam touch is genius! All these vids tell you how to fix the crack, but not how to make it not crack again! I'm scared to drill those extra holes and add the foam, but I know that's the answer... Thank you sir!! I could kill my contractor for not installing my tub with any support underneath it. smh.

[@Madnais78]

You got this! Don't be scared to drill those holes!

[@juliava605]

@@Madnais78 What if there is a HUGE cavity beneath the shower pan? Do you just use several cans of foam until it starts coming out the drilled holes?

[@Madnais78]

@@juliava605 simple answer is yes. I should have actually used another can for another soft area I had. Maybe in the future.

[@juliava605]

@@Madnais78 Thank you for the reply, Sir. Much appreciated.

[@michaelp8794]

This is the exact same Lasco tub I have ... they are cheap tubs evidently. Going to try this.

[@memorybrown5238]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Like many people on here this was a life saver for me financially. I'm excited to do this.

[@Madnais78]

Glad I could help! That's what I'm here for!

[@zakcollects3236]

Thanks more than you know. This is exactly what I needed to see and hear. My shower is identical to this one, and I am going to do this repair myself, thanks to you. I subscribed too my brother!

[@Madnais78]

That's awesome glad I could help! Will save you thousands of dollars! Mine is still going strong after 8 months

[@jafallica]

Did you do the repair? How long has it lasted?

[@zakcollects3236]

@@jafallica So far, so good! 5 months my brotha! Thanks again!

[@jena2664]

Great job. Like the simple straightforward instructions and thank you for cutting some long parts like painting the square. Make it go faster to the point.

[@nkai67]

Wow... I'm amazed with this quick fix. I only hope it came sooner. I'm a single mom & my shower floor started out that way & FLEX wasn't invented yet & yes its price range to have it done professionally was quoted $2,500. Now, that is something a single mom with 2 handicap adult children 1 of them with cancer can ever afford. So I started doing it on my own & I'm not that great in repairing a shower floor lol. But, I try. Anyways, my cracks became longer & more cracks was added. Then comes flexi-Tape, so I would put that on, it last for a while, then I'd need to redo it all over again. Now, spray foam & flex tape. Geez that's a work out for me.

[@nkai67]

Now, I watched your video & it makes it even easier & better. I'm still dealing with my cracks & yes, with no support underneath. I did some foam spray but after seeing this, you enspired me to rip all the flex tape off, sand down my floor & start again only now I'm going to use that flex paint thing that you have. Thank you so much, you are a life saver. This job has been driving me insane & it's been a long time now. Thank you for sharing.

[@Madnais78]

Glad I can help! Hope you're having a great week!

[@umadev6077]

It seems easy is it too much costly

[@dennislabounty8762]

Thank you so much for this video. It saved me a lot of headaches and money!

[@Madnais78]

Great to hear! Glad I could help

[@AnchorCaddie]

Just did my whole shower pan yesterday due to stains that wouldn't come off, not for cracks. Looks new now and just hope it will last. I did watch your 1.5 year later video, so that gives me hope, but I did use the spray. Knowing that it will cure to the masking tape, I did remove all masking after about 10 minutes.

[@dreamingcode]

Just finished this in my rental. It came out great! Thanks again. I also told the tenants to only use soft scrub and stay away from abrasive cleaners from now on that the repair is there. I can feel a difference in the tub floor so I'm hoping that it will last

[@Madnais78]

Awesome! Well-done! Glad I could help

[@IAMADRIANEB]

Thanks so much for this video I just noticed a crack in my shower and thought I would have to come up with a lot of money since the house is only 3 years old but going to try this thank you so much this builder did a horrible job with all these houses ugh😢

[@ravimaharaj2826]

Straight forward. Thanks for making this video easy to understand! Not complicating. 😊

[@terrancepinkney777]

Thank you sir! I just discovered nice sized crack in my shower today and a few soft spots. I will definitely be heading to a HW store tomorrow to get what I need for this repair. We plan to redo the shower anyways but not anytime soon!

[@Madnais78]

That's great to hear! Glad I could help!

[@hunterlogan2913]

thanks for the other Update video. between cost and current LONG wait time for parts, this will be my path!! Thanks ~

[@yellowmarkers]

Very good video, this is very efficient and it definitely fixed your shower. I somehow find this video very entertaining to watch as well

[@Madnais78]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it! Check out my other DIY videos for entertainment value. LOL have a great day

[@yellowmarkers]

@@Madnais78 I definitely will. Which one do you recommend?

[@Madnais78]

@@yellowmarkers they are all good, but this one is cool!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paa1lpeom6mVm7s

[@yellowmarkers]

@@Madnais78 It’s great, thanks for all the quality content

[@DBs58]

I greatly appreciate your video repair, thank you!!

[@oscar9876543]

I just need something to hold up before I do a shower change, this is exactly what I needed!!! Thanks for uploading this!!!

[@billylemos]

I appreciate the no bs video. Good jos straight to the point. Blessings 👍🏽

[@Clifford615]

Tried it today, used Flex Paste as like a drywall filler, kept the initial texture and blended in with existing colors. Still have the paint but I’ll save that for follow on coats. Thanks!

[@scota.3898]

Thanks for the video, but the foam cannot support the weight. To make sure , I called the LocTite customer support, they mentioned it’s only to fill the gaps like around the pipes in walls or to fill the gaps around doors and windows. Do you have any update video to see if it was successful or failed?

[@Film360MediaMental]

Appreciate the video. You just gave me an idea to the way i go about repairing cracks and holes in bathtubs and shower pans. I also uploaded a step by step video showing how i repair holes and cracks. I give your video two thumbs up 👍🏽

[@edwinawilliams7578]

Video with very helpful I just got a crack in my husband's tub

[@wwrecords1]

Thanks. This video is exactly what I was looking for.✌️

[@afletch2888]

Currently doing this now, following your steps… added cleaning floor with alcohol after sanding and drilling on the ends of the cracks…. Waiting 24 for the spot touch ups to cure then going to do the whole floor and then wait 48

[@HartlessAce]

Great DIY video with the foam and flex seal 👌🏾💯!

[@johnnysouth4982]

Just came across this video how is it holding up years later sir I have a similar issue was thinking of reglassing the bottom with fiberglass epoxy do you have an update video ?? Nice.job

[@andrewliya4146]

I used the fiberglass patch kit. It seems strong, however, your way seems much simpler.

[@thewolfhunter]

Thanks for the video... The crack I have in my shower looks like the one you had(the larger one) in about the same place.. I am going to use you idea... Thanks....👍👍

[@HawkGTboy]

My super cheap fix was to clean the crack real good with alcohol, then apply protective joist tape, it’s this black stuff That’s intended to go on top of deck joists. It has a rubbery texture and is super sticky, almost like tar. It binds very well to the fiberglass. It’s ugly but it will hold for a year or so until I get around to ripping the POS shower out and putting in a fully tiled walk-in shower.

[@lytnin88]

Very informative video. I would make one suggestion on your repair: if you painted the "white stuff" over the entire flat pan surface, instead of just the area where it was repaired, it would be more aesthetically appealing.

[@Madnais78]

Hi I actually thought about that a few times, but I thought this would look kind of like a shower mat you stand on, but the good thing about this is when you put a shower mat on top of it you never even see the flex seal.

[@ka01si09ma]

@@Madnais78 Good point

[@jordanbert2344]

I just did this the flex seal gets very slippery when it is wet. I am getting those no slip stickers to put on it.

[@peggyroberts6476]

I am repairing my shower floor for a small crack.. thank you for the good ideas! Love the vid!

[@neocardnas9064]

Another use for Flex Seal. Great ! thanks for the video.

[@troubleontrac]

This works great for a temporary fix, personally I used the tape and it's held up over 6 months, I just tore mine off though because the crack is getting worse. In the process of repairing with fiberglass and resin till I can put in a new shower.

[@tlc12070]

Temporary is a permanent solutions.

[@bwhite429]

I used an axe instead of a drill bit and I used bed-liner coating…came out great!

[@msBASONE]

I'm trying this today! Thank you!!

[@joshuacrowe7048]

flex seal peeled in like 1 months time.... had to user fiberglass resin/bondo/primer/tub&tile paint first half works to support the crack from below.

[@danielcarra8059]

Thank you for taking the time to put this up, my friend. Will be trying this on the weekend.

[@Madnais78]

No problem brother Glad I could help. Just to let you know it's still going strong and looks awesome! It's very very easy, good luck!

[@WillowTSquirrel]

I found this video 1 year after you made it (but just in time for me😃) but I really want to know....how has the repair held up? Can we see an update?

[@Madnais78]

Yep you can go check out the update and the link below. Thanks for watching! It's holding up great!

[@henrythe8th155]

I've tried Flex Seal on a repair like this, and it looked great for a while. However, it started to peel & once it started, it all had to be removed.

[@nc818]

I’ve used flex seal in the spray can and it just came off after a couple of showers. What I ended up doing was I used boating tape on the cracks and I had some Extra rhino liner when I did my truck bed. The shower looked kind of tacky but there’s no way you could slip and it felt really good on your feet during a hot shower. They make white rhino liner I probably should have just done that

[@missparadise879]

That's odd. Did you prep it a little? I used it on the bottom of my 1970 bathtub and it didn't start to peel until 6 years later BUT that is only because I didn't do the whole bottom, just across the cracks where we all stand. So 6 years of 3 people showering with well water and only 20 min labor I can't complain.

[@jlkenzo7551]

hello , thank you for sharing , how is it now 3 years later ?

[@patrickbodine1300]

I will be doing this very thing. However, I will use the scraper to seal the cracks/holes and not the brush. A scraper will reduce the surface coverage and will most likely force the sealant into any cracks and holes left during the process.

[@sulaimanaljabari]

Excellent video! can I ask how strong is it holding still?

[@shelby50411]

ive seen a few videos using various adhesives...how has flex seal held up?..

[@happytimez3383]

Can u paint the tub once the seal is dry

[@paulhardy8862]

what’s the name of the bubble gum that’s being used to support the underlying floor

[@justindurham7017]

How is the tub today?

[@shadowdemonaer]

I really appreciate this. I can't wait to try it!!!

[@CeicelRockMonster]

Dude sounds like Dan Connor from Rosanne 😂

[@HarmonybonesBlueberryJohnson]

😂

[@denmarksoul1184]

What kind of cleaner should be used after doing this repair to prevent wear?

[@Madnais78]

My wife just use regular Ajax cleaner she said it worked well

[@big-d7756]

Hows it holding up?

[@skeatdwyr]

Philip Seymour Hoffman?

[@shamelesschic9491]

Have watched your update vid. Still good in 2024? I'm thinking to paint the CLEAR version on ALL tiled walls and floor of a 1945 era shower stall (4 x 4 inch tiles) that's leaking into basement below. Concerned that the floor would be slippery. But sounds like it isn't, and the Flex seal hasn't come off the floor from feet stepping on it. Any thoughts?

[@MattMcCann-eg7mj]

Will the foam injection "stabilize" or build up the spongy, no support that LED to the crack in the the first place. ??

[@silverfox5862]

So glad I found this, thank you

[@travishebert4314]

Not trying to be a downer or anything but the fiberglass repair kit that is used to do it correctly cost less than the can of flex seal and it takes less time to cure than it does for the flex seal to dry.. lol.. I salute you though because I'm a flex sealed believer also. I use it as a dip for my hand tools.

[@BigAlWillis]

How does that hold up when time to clean the shower? Like if you scrub on it? I'm going to do this. I have a crack in the tub

[@Likahing]

Why do we need to find the soft spots and drill them?

[@Madnais78]

So you will know where it is broken underneath, and fill it up so it will not be soft again. If you keep the soft spots it'll keep cracking.

[@faradpack]

Wood flex seal last scrubbing and cleaning?

[@jcdyer9827]

How is the flex seal holding up to mildew and stuff in the shower now that it's been there a while

[@EvansWS6]

Can you make an update to show how this is doing?

[@Madnais78]

Yes I will. Possibly this weekend I've been crazy busy thank you. But it is holding up beautifully

[@siukamlai864]

Why there are drill holds?

[@wolfepack3095]

Just started this today with first coat of flex seal. The foam is awesome. Made the base so sturdy. But what to use to clean the flex seal. We have well water so it gets pretty nasty.

[@Madnais78]

Glad it went well! My wife just use Ajax

[@mmanning5311]

I’ve done this about 3 months ago, and have noticed it’s difficult to keep the tub looking clean, almost looking permanently dirty. What’s the best way to keep the floor looking clean rather that grimy.

[@kathycouch8273]

It does look grimy!! It dosent work

[@ka01si09ma]

@@kathycouch8273 You should seal and paint just the leaking part and cover it with shower slip prevention mat

[@ritaparsons277]

I’m curious how the flexseal paint is holding up after 3 years

[@weshagman6711]

Are fiberglass shower pans more susceptible to cracking in pier and beam houses that inevitebly move a bit here and there? My shower pan just cracked and I heard a contractor say fiberglass pans sometimes will crack on pier and beam houses that move a bit.

[@survivalofthefittest409]

Will this work on a mobile home (single wide trailer) as well?

[@Madnais78]

Yes it will

[@survivalofthefittest409]

@Madnais78 ok great. Wasn't sure if the tub was resting in a little box or something in mobile homes, where that foam would go into.

[@N1Caraguita]

I'm in the process, of doing this myself... where's the update? Did it hold? Is it still working properly?

[@Madnais78]

Yes has held up great!!

[@donnaleflore9005]

Is it okay to paint the whole bathtub white?

[@losopadre971]

So I started this process today. Only had one soft spot under the tray but had a significant hairline crack going along the front right when you step into the shower. Drilled my whole for the one soft or squishy part o found and sprayed the foam into that whole and into the crack along front of the tray. Waited an hour plus 5 minutes removed the excess and taped off around the crack and painted it along with dropping some into the whole I drilled and foamed. Not sure if I should remove the tape before or after the full 24hr time frame? Thank you for the video I’ll update tomorrow. 😁

[@Madnais78]

Great job! I would probably remove the tape before the 24 hour period just my opinion, hope it worked well for you

[@losopadre971]

@@Madnais78 got the reply and ran to the shower to remove the tape. 😂 Thank you!

[@jasoncheng745]

@@losopadre971 hey! did your repair hold up? i have the same issue with the hairline crack along the front when you step in as well. was the one drill mark and the foam and flex seal enough?

[@losopadre971]

@@jasoncheng745 Yes it has. I drilled one whole where I felt the dip, filled it and also along the front portion as you step into the shower as well. Then covered it with the sea lent. One little drop or so over where I drilled and taped off the section at the front of the shower as you step in, completely painted it removed the tape and it still held up. I followed the instructions to the letter. I just wish I would of sealed the crack as you step in first. I feel like I put too much in the spot I drilled but it has held up very well.

[@losopadre971]

@@jasoncheng745 *hole now whole 🤦🏽‍♂️ 😂

[@Sassyfiery]

Would love to know how this is doing now being a year later. Also, Thank you for your insightful video.

[@Madnais78]

Holding up good as new! Mother-in-law has been showing in there twice a week and it's working very well!

[@Thomasz126]

Do we need to sand after placing flex seal?

[@Madnais78]

No you will not need to send the Flex Seal. You cannot sand it. Good luck

[@tambrawood3355]

Curious...How is the shower pan holding up? Loved this video!

[@Madnais78]

Holding up great! Thanks!

[@kraiglavon4793]

Was wondering the same thing.. thanks for the video!!

[@Madnais78]

@@kraiglavon4793 holding up great!!!

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

Outstanding! Simple yet elegant!

[@angeliquedurgha1768]

Tried it and it worked

[@Madnais78]

Glad I can help!

[@juliel962]

Thank you! Very clear and concise instructions. Now that it’s been a while, how is the repair holding up?

[@Madnais78]

It has held the fantastic! No problems at all. My mother-in-law has been taking a shower in it twice a week.

[@bigjoewebb]

@@Madnais78 twice a week...😳😲🥴🥴

[@JiLomlKoKLoLEver]

@@bigjoewebb older folks don't need to shower every day, usually because they don't get dirty or sweaty. It's not good for one's overall health to shower every day because you might wash off the protective oils and bacteria.

[@bigjoewebb]

@@JiLomlKoKLoLEver😳😳🥴🥴 uhhhhh, I'll take my chances, I'm showering once, maybe twice a day depending on what I've been doing (work, yard work, house work, outdoors)

[@ericcochran5112]

Watched this, liked it. Looked at your other videos of smoking meat etc and subscribed! You repaired this about five months ago; is it still holding up? Local place quoted me $800 to fix mine and repaint whole tub/shower combo. I really wanna try your way- is their anything you’d do different now that you have already done it? Thank you.

[@Madnais78]

That's great thank you! Still holding up really good. Only thing I might change is I would cover the whole floor bottom, I still might do it in the future. But for like $30 it's well worth the try for you. You'll save tons

[@ka01si09ma]

@@Madnais78 No, leave it this way. You never know if the seal support mold so it could be a problem to get it out plus bleach could discolorate sealant in ugly way. Point that you give before is very right, when tub rubber it used repair is completely covered, and thats the best way to go

[@kathycouch8273]

I tried flex seal and it peeled off after awhile but looked good until then.

[@thatsright4046]

Idk how much flex repair you had left over but it would have been better just to do the whole bottom or not by the way how did it hold up?