What bonding agent would you recommend to seal screw holes in a shower that have lost integrity, resulting from a broken shower rail?
Asked by Louanne Mathieu 
4 months ago
Last Updated: September 10, 2024
Hey, so my shower rail got busted by my wife’s brother and now I can’t screw it back in because the wall behind it is wonky. I’m thinking of just getting rid of it altogether and sealing up the holes for a clean finish. Any suggestions on what bonding agent I could use for that?
Fixing an acrylic hole is pretty challenging, but maybe silicone could provide a temporary solution.
You might want to consider using toggle bolts or butterfly hooks.
Insert new anchors into the existing holes and then reattach the item.
If this were my project, I’d cut out the wall behind the tub and insert blocks between the studs where it needs to be secured. Apply silicone between the blocks and the shower wall to seal any gaps. Reattach the handrail and then reassemble the wall. Any other approach will result in a weak handle if someone tries to use it. This method is more cost-effective than replacing the shower.
If you’re able to reach the other side, the best method is to cut a hole, place bracing behind it, and then secure it to the bracing. Attaching it directly to the surround will cause it to crack and break.
Reinstall the plastic wall anchor into the hole and seal with white silicone
Silicone caulk
I just wanted to let you know that we took care of the issue and discovered that the wall was actually rotted. We had to fully renovate the shower. 😩