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Norminn
 
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Default Fix tile shower or put new fiberglass insert

Jack wrote:
Found my tile shower to be leaking.. plumber in the house for another
project told me to break out bottom 6 inches of tile, and the floor
tile and he would install new pan.. then we tile back over and be done
with it. One I did that it was clear the wet wood continues up higher
than 6 inches..

Now my thought is that it would be stupid to try to repair and
re-tile.. and I should just remove all tile and replace with one of
those fiberglass insert jobs. Doesn't that make more sense?

They both get cruddy unless you do daily maintenance. Tile lasts
forever, fib. doesn't. Last year I removed and replaced the grout in
one of our 35 y/o baths. The second bath is fine. Neighbors have
ripped theirs out because the grout deteriorated and major leaks existed
before anything was done. Tile bath, good ventilation, done right, is
my choice ) Put in a grab bar - you might get old or break a leg
someday )