Close up the gap between the bathtub and the wall

When carrying out repairs in the bathroom quite often want to know the answer to the question of how to close up the gap between the bathroom and the walls.

Distance inevitably arise, since it is extremely rare that match the size of the bath with the size of the room.

Often, these cracks are formed due to the wall defects, especially in multi-storey prefabricated houses.

humidity level in the bath increased, so it is important to ventilate frequently so that no moisture and fungus.The cracks between the tiles on the wall and the bathroom is also important to pay attention to.

And it's not just that the bathing water is poured on the floor.In place of water, which often falls for the bath and other hard to reach places, fungus is formed, from it is very difficult to get rid of.

Seal the gap between the bathtub and the wall it is necessary.Make it easy enough, as there are several ways to remove the gap between the bathtub and the wall.

should examine the characteristics of each, and choose the appropriate one.

Grout

If the gaps are too big - more than 3 cm,should use cement mortar.Such a way to solve the problem of gaps quite cheap and easy.

to sealing solution is successful, it is important to follow the instructions:

• Before starting work it is necessary to clean the tub and the wall at the joint, they should not be dust, dirt, building materials;
• Before putting the solution, you need to do the formwork.Otherwise the mortar will fall on the floor;
• Moisten the surface to a better solution was applied;
• Next, remove the formwork;
• dignify the seam.

The last stage is to dwell, as in the beautiful bathroom seam of cement will not look aesthetically pleasing.The interior space is important not only leaks but also attractive.

Selecting seam finish is dependent on the design of the walls.If they are tiled, the joint can be decorated with the same tile.In the market of construction materials offered small tiles.

There is an option - to decorate the rim with a mosaic of tiles.

Plastic panels in the bathroom need to be supplemented borders of the same material.In the case where the walls are painted, is putty joints, then paint with paint of the same color.

Videos offers visually see how to close up the gap of more than 3 cm

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Polyurethane foam

For gaps larger than 3 cm, you can use the mounting foam.Eliminate the gap in such a way lighter than cement mortar.

But in this case, you must follow certain rules:

• edges of the bath and the wall at the joint to be treated with a special solution, which removes dirt, grease;
• Some times strongly shake the bottle with foam and fill the gap.At the same time a lot of sealant squeeze out is not necessary - the foam will increase by several times and fills the entire slot;
• After foaming should be left embedded clearance for complete solidification, about 50-60 minutes;
• When the foam has dried completely, the building needed a knife to cut off excess foam;
• ennoble sealed seam.To do this, fit the same way as when working with cement mortar - tile, plastic borders, paint.

foam for use in the bathroom should be moisture resistant.Otherwise, the humidity will be destructive to act on the composition, leading to its unsuitability.

before its application should wear gloves and seal with masking tape area, adjacent to the site of foaming.

This will protect your hands and surfaces from falling foam.Upon completion of the tape and gloves with foam residues can be easily removed.

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This method is suitable for use with acrylic or cast-iron bathtubs.

If you use assembly foam to remove the gap between the wall and the steel bath, then after a few applications of a hot bath sealant layer starts to crack, there will be new cracks.

stems from the properties of the steel.When heated, it expands, changing the size of the bathroom, and the foam - a material which lacks ductility.

Silicone Sealants

If the gap is small and is not more than 1 cm, it is recommended to use silicone sealants.

In DIY stores, they offer several types, so when buying for the bathroom should pay attention to some details:

• silicone mixture should contain additives to prevent mold development of the fungus;
• sealant must be selected in the same color as the trim in the bathroom, if you can not find a suitable shade can be purchased transparent;
• sealant can choose different packages: in a tube in a tube.The latter has a special gun, through which seal the gap is less than 1 cm would be very simple.

Before you start to seal the seam, you must thoroughly clean the surface.Peeled places wipe solvent or a special compound to degrease the surface.

place on the wall and the bathroom, which are in contact with the seam, it is recommended to stick masking tape.This will prevent contamination of the sealant surfaces in the works.

On sealant neatly cut off a piece of the nose and apply a layer of the composition of the entire joint.The thickness of the extruded layer depends on how the cut spout.

If the angle is acute, the width of the line is very thin.

Finger recommended to moisten with soap and water, then smooth the sealant.It is important to ensure good ventilation in the room, because during drying sealant releases an unpleasant odor.

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Top stitch decorated with a border made of ceramic, plastic.

Silicone sealant will protect from water flow for a long time.

still recommend periodically applying joint tool against mold, fungus, and after taking a bath to remove excess water.

In addition, it is necessary to arrange good ventilation in the bathroom so the moisture evaporates quickly from the room.

Skirting PVC

between the wall and the bathroom can be repaired joint PVC skirting.It is not necessary to acquire the member having an adhesive base.This adhesive is not suitable for the bathroom, because it is not water resistant.

Do not throw away the plinth, if it has already been purchased.It is necessary to carefully clean off the layer of glue and set the border on the glue, acquired specifically for operations at high humidity.

adhesive must not only be waterproof.It is necessary to choose a transparent structure that it could not spoil the appearance.

In addition, it must be quick-drying, as a border will need to hold your hands up to the moment until it is pasted.

Working with sealant is not complicated.Carrying out these simple steps, you can eliminate the gap quickly.

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The video shows the procedure for mounting plinth:

• Part of the wall and the bath adjacent to the joint, it is necessary to degrease, dry well;
• Border to properly measure and cut.Angle has to be exactly 45 degrees;
• Apply a layer of glue and put a plinth, and then press it firmly until the glue curing;
• boundaries with skirting tiles is recommended to stick masking tape, as excess glue will act out of the skirting board.After bonding of the border is removed from the adhesive tape glue residue;
• place where the plinth is in contact with the bath and the wall can be repaired transparent waterproof sealant.

curb tape

If the gap has a size of 1 cm to 3 cm, you can use tape and curb close.

This tape is suitable for use in the bathroom, in its composition has a fungicidal substance that oppose the emergence and development of mold, mildew.

First, you need to select the correct tape.Its width depends on the gap that needs to be repaired.

Distance initially fill with silicone sealant, and then paste curb tape with the "liquid nails".During the day should not be allowed to get water on the tape, the adhesive has dried.

adhered curb tape is necessary to observe the care and caution.After all, if the tape stick properly perekleit has not come out.

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Grout

If the gap between the bathtub and the wall is less than 0.5 cm, you can use the trowel to remove it.

gloss over the gap can be a special rubber spatula and then gently remove excess agent from the surfaces.

Grout with water resistant so moisture will not penetrate it, and mold fungus will not form.

Do not immediately after grouting to use the bathroom.It is necessary to give the composition of dry thoroughly.

closing up joints, which were formed between the wall and the bathroom does not have to use any one method.It is possible to apply a combination of several methods, depending on the size of the gap.

So, you can first remove the large gap foam solution, and then draw the top fascia ribbon or a plinth.

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main condition for sealing a bathtub - seam should not spoil the appearance of the premises, but must be combined with the design of the walls.

You can watch the video several options how to seal the gap between the tiles on the wall and the bathroom and choose the appropriate one.