banagan Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I'm having a shower installed in a condo, high floor. First lot, built a shower area, tiled over pipes and had no drain... just a floor. New builders need to un-<deleted> their "work" And install a drain... They're in the process of breaking tiles to get to the pipes. I just need advice from a competent plumber on how to do this right, so there's no leaking into the neighbors. The first attempt has not filled me with confidence. Googling plumber Chiang Mai doesn't work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, banagan said: tiled over pipes and had no drain... just a floor. competent isn't a word i'd use for Thai tradesman, the last condo I stayed in the floor was not sloped correctly as after a shower 1/2cm of water would lay behind the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Plumber can do pipes so they do not leak. Many leaks result from incorrect concrete floor, it requires sealer added to concrete before pouring. most tiles can be removed without breaking Enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 i think the competent plumber, is with the competent electrician, and the competent painter. - no where to be found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Bill97 said: Plumber can do pipes so they do not leak. Many leaks result from incorrect concrete floor, it requires sealer added to concrete before pouring. most tiles can be removed without breaking Enjoy the ride. only if they are not stuck properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banagan Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 12 hours ago, Bill97 said: Plumber can do pipes so they do not leak. Many leaks result from incorrect concrete floor, it requires sealer added to concrete before pouring. most tiles can be removed without breaking Enjoy the ride. Thanks, when you say sealer added to the concrete, is this a waterproof layer above it or something mixed into the concrete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, banagan said: Thanks, when you say sealer added to the concrete, is this a waterproof layer above it or something mixed into the concrete? It's the plastic wrapping from their lunch that they mix into the concrete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, banagan said: Thanks, when you say sealer added to the concrete, is this a waterproof layer above it or something mixed into the concrete? I recall something, a liquid, mixed into the concrete. It may have been done with your initial installation. If so no problem unless you are ripping out that concrete or have any leak issues. since they will be removing concrete to get to the pipes, probably good to replace with concrete which has sealer in it generally entire bathroom floors are sealed concrete here It is not a waterproof layer on top of the concrete. Your worker should know and local building supply have what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/11/2019 at 7:15 PM, steven100 said: competent isn't a word i'd use for Thai tradesman, the last condo I stayed in the floor was not sloped correctly as after a shower 1/2cm of water would lay behind the toilet. That means you have good luck! Float a krathong on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 If you live in a condo the condo management should sort everything. They may need a financial inducement to do their job. If they are not involved, you will be liable if the water leaks into the place below you. Most Thai bathrooms have a drain somewhere in them, not necessarily under the shower. I just put a rubber mat on the bathroom floor so I didn't slip on the shiny tiles they used. Thais don't seem to understand that non slip tiles need to be used on bathroom floors. Competent Thai tradesmen 55555555555555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 3:26 PM, Bill97 said: I recall something, a liquid, mixed into the concrete. It may have been done with your initial installation. Sooooo. You think the builders that made the place spent more money than necessary to make a floor? You have more faith than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niebla Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 PM me if you are still looking for a name and number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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