Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Rehabbing & House Flipping
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 7 years ago,

User Stats

168
Posts
123
Votes
Brianne H.
  • Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
123
Votes |
168
Posts

Plumber Melted An Acrylic Tub, Anyone Got A Good Solution?

Brianne H.
  • Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
Posted

To make a long story short, this imbecile of a plumber melted my acrylic tub with his soldering gun, after specifically being told to cover it and being provided with a large piece of cardboard. Needless to say he's done, but unfortunately so is the damage, and I'm hoping someone might have a creative (and hopefully inexpensive) solution. 

This tub is brand new (less than 2 weeks), and we've just had all new tile put in last week (typical shower/bath setup in an older bungalow). I have attached a picture of what this melted part looks like, and I'm wondering if part of the problem is that it might have been dirty while he was working, and dirt got mixed in with the melting, making it look discoloured. I've scrubbed it as much as possible and it hasn't improved. It is right beside the drain, spread out in an area that's about 3" x 3". 

Does there exist any kind of acrylic repair product (I have used enamel repair products for chips in a stove, maybe something similar)? So far I'm thinking my only potential option would be to have to take the bottom few layers of tile out, replace the tub, then have to get the tile guy to try and put all the backing, waterproofing, and leveling stuff back, re-tile it, and re-grouting it - but I don't even know that's a possibility or if he'd have to take it almost all apart to get it level and water-proofed. And even if he can, I'm willing to bet that tile and grout will probably not look as good as it does now. But I'd never had to do that, so I don't know. 

Any solution ideas are appreciated, thank you! 

Loading replies...