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CERAMIC TILE / MARBLE TUB / SHOWER FLOORCERAMIC TILE / MARBLE TUB / SHOWER FLOOR: Ceramic tile and marble or granite tubs and pans are almost always built on the spot, as opposed to prefab units which are manufactured elsewhere. Tubs which are built in this manner are often called "roman tubs." The next few paragraphs refer to "shower pans" (which is actually the waterproof liner installed under the shower floor, but used herein to describe the complete liner and tile assembly). The information herein is the same for tile and marble tubs. Tile tubs are built with the same waterproof pan liner material as shower pans. Ceramic tile shower pans and tubs have been around for many years. These pans are prone to leak more than other types, but are somewhat more durable during their life span. Occasional review of the floor and walls around a ceramic tile pan may reveal a leak before much damage occurs. Usually the best method of testing a shower pan is to stop up the drain with tissue paper and fill the pan up to the top of the dam. After about 15 minutes water will be noted under the building or around the pan, if the pan liner or drain connection has failed. This "flood test" should not be attempted if there are rooms below the shower. Be aware that the inspector cannot ascertain whether the shower pan leaks unless the leak is evident. Flood testing of the pan is not performed by the building inspection company. There have been many documented cases where flood testing showed a false positive result. Water can take many hours to work its way through the flooring and pan liner material. Soap and other debris may hold back the water until the soap softens; it will then will break loose and allow the leak to come through. Sometimes this process can take one or two days and often requires a second and third flood test or more. The "bottom line" is...a simple single flood test is rarely conclusive as to whether there is a pan liner failure. Under most circumstances flood testing is performed by the pest inspector (if a pest inspection is called for). Generally, no inspector will flood test shower pans which are installed over finished or unfinished rooms below. Any leaks resulting from the flood test would damage walls and ceilings of the rooms below. Please contact the inspection company should you need further information regarding this limitation. If leaks are noted in ceramic tile, marble or granite pans contact a Ceramic Tile Contractor for repairs. Expect repairs to run from $300.00 to $900.00 and up.
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