The seal the gap between the bathtub and the wall

Repair in the bathroom - it is always troublesome and tedious process that requires compliance with many subtleties.Such a common problem as the gap created between the tub and the wall can be a source of unpleasant mold, rot, or settling of moisture on the surface.And because the elimination of this gap - the first step on the way to a dry and tidy toilets mind.

Causes

gap is often a gap in the bath may occur due to such reasons:

1. angles between the walls is not equal to 90 ° as a result of violations of the room geometry andinconsistency building codes.
2. Dimensions bath bowls do not match the size of the room.

Often the problem of tightness of joints can occur as a result of violations of technology of repair facilities.For example, if the owner was originally laid in the wall tile, and only then set the bath.After these actions necessarily a gap, which is necessary to eliminate the extra effort.This approach is appropriate only in the room wall when the shower installation occurs.

Eliminating joints up to 10 mm

This is the most common case, faced by every third homeowner.When deciding what to close up the gap between the bathroom, you should pay attention to sanitary silicone.This material is designed for reliable sealing of small joints and gaps in high humidity conditions.Before you start work on smearing the seams need to prepare the following:

• silicone sealant;
• large pair of scissors;
• building gun.

Since the process should provide maximum insulation gap between the liner and tiled bath, it is recommended to produce the preparatory work.The essence of their implementation is as follows:

1. Clean bath skirting and the wall surface of the remnants of the old material and dirt.
2. Spend degreasing relevant sites using any solvent.
3. Thoroughly dry the treated area.

To make the process seamless embedding, you must perform the following manipulations:

1. Take the sealant and with the help of scissors, cut the tip of the cartridge.At the same time, keep in mind that the barrel shape is a hollow cone, but because of the size of the cut holes will depend on the thickness of the applied seam.The more acute the angle of the cut, the smaller and neater line, and vice versa.
2. Slightly pushing the body tube, slowly put on the joint between the surfaces even layer of sealant.It must be continuous.If you close up the gap by means of a plunger gun, then gently press the trigger, pre-aligning the cartridge tip seam.
3. Next tightly fill the gap between the bathtub and the wall, in this case, adjust the pressing force to the excess material does not fall out.
4. the process is complete, gently flatten the applied sealant with a rubber spatula or finger soaked in soapy water.

Important! If tub bowl made of acrylic, it is necessary to completely fill with water before sealing to make it under load.Drain water can not dry up to the time of the silicone material.The best option - embedding of stitches in the evening to bath stood for at least 12 hours in the loaded condition.

recommendations to the process:

conducting work on sealing silicone filler, it is necessary to take into account some of the subtleties that the result will fully meet the requirements.We consider in detail the features of the sealant:

• alignment deposited weld can be performed with a finger or the blade to the junction was more evenly;
• when working with sealant room should be well ventilated, as it highlights the acetic acid by drying the material;
• not to damage the tile on the wall sealant surplus, stick masking tape along the seam of the future;
• clean residues of silicone filler can be a wet cloth;
• deciding whether sealing gap than zadelati gently dock surface, give preference to sanitary sealant because it is resistant to high humidity conditions and is covered with mold over time.

Detailed instructions for embedding the seams with silicone filler is shown in snippet:

Eliminating gaps from 10 mm to 30 mm

appearance of a gap between the wall and the bathroom cup size 10-30 mm - this is a serious problem,but it is quite feasible.Experts suggest two ways of solving the problem: embedding of stitches using the curb tape and by installing fillets.Let us examine closely each option.

Fixing curb tape

adhesive borders, which are based on a special plastic suitable for the elimination of the gap.In this case also the fixation occurs by means of the sealant.Let us consider the process of sealing of joints:

1. Initially, you need to purchase self-adhesive tape curb the desired width.Take "with a stock" is not necessary, because the seal must look aesthetically pleasing.
2. Clean the wall surface and the solvent bath beads, and then dry.
3. Gently slide a thin silicone sealant along the seam line of the future border.
4. For greater reliability, apply a piece of tape special adhesive mixture "liquid nails", and then tightly packed material to the surface.
5. rubber spatula push the tape, with the efforts of average intensity.

then let it dry thoroughly curb, which exclude the ingress of water on the adhesive material.

Detailed instructions how to install, curb tape is shown in the video:

Installing fillets

Another solution than you can seal the gap in favor of a special fixation bead along the edge of the bath - the fillet.The device is a plinth made of polyurethane, which is designed to operate in conditions of high humidity and does not absorb moisture.Consider a step by step guide for installation fillets:

1. Spend degreasing wall surface side solvent bath and then let dry.
2. Measure side along the length of the fillet and cut into desired sizes.
3. washed down corners of the baseboards 45 ° angle, then carefully smooth out the surface of the cut sandpaper.
4. On the inner surface of the fillet, apply the adhesive mixture "liquid nails" and leave for 3 minutes.
5. Then firmly attach the material so that it blocked the gap.
6. Then again separate the baseboard of the wall and let it soak for 2 minutes to glue a little dried out.
7. Set the fillet at the junction of place and firmly press it as much as possible to the ground surface.
8. similar method paste material on all sides of the bath.
9. Once segments are locked and dry, apply aquarium silicone on the upper and lower abutment ledges.Why soak the brush in the composition and draw a thin layer along the baseboard.
10. This embedding of seams completed.

recommendations to the process:

1. To eliminate the gap of this size, it is inadmissible to use standard parts for a tile.Use only specially designed materials.
2. Installing fillets conducted on a similar principle to the mounting bracket, but the difference lies in the fact that the gap is more than 10 mm will not be able to fill the entire sealant.It is not necessary, the main thing - quality, most tightly and securely fix the baseboard along the wall.
3. Bonding fillet - a complex process that may initially seem easy to implement.Therefore, for best efficiency and accuracy of installation, it is recommended to carry out adhesion on one side, and then proceed to the rest.

seamless embedding of more than 30 mm

Regardless of the level of skill of the builder and the quality of materials, the elimination of the gap of 30 mm and more impossible to make neither the first nor the second method.It will require concreting skills and a little foam or solution.

grouting solution

In order to seal the gap between the tub and tiles with a solution, you need to make such actions:

1. Clean the joint from the remnants of the previous materials and dirt.
2. If the gap is large enough, then Zamosc his old rags, to eliminate the risk of falling through the solution.This material is required to saturate the auxiliary liquid cement-sand mixture.
3. Then you need to wet the area of ​​the future seam to increase its grip.
4. Then proceed to fill in the cavity cement-sand mortar of medium thickness.
5. At the end of the work, let the mixture dry for 48 hours and do not expose it to moisture place.

Since cement wall impairs aesthetic appeal of the interior of the room, it is necessary to refine.Here you can select options such seam finishes:

• if the bathroom is not in faience, and simply painted, then you can gently proshpaklevat joint and paint it to match the room;
• wall with a tiled finish is acceptable gluing alongside special baths curb or decorative plinth;
• if the room is decorated with plastic, can be attached along the baseboard or plastic tubs, tape border.

Fill cracks with foam

If you do not have the time or desire to work with the solution, you can simplify the task and eliminate the gap with the help of foam.To do this you need to perform the following steps:

1. Thoroughly clean the joint from contamination, and then carry out degreasing solvent surface.
2. Allow to dry.
3. Carefully shake the bottle with foam, and then apply the composition of the gap between the wall and the bathtub.Consider the fact that the expansion of the foam increases up to 30 times in volume.
4. Allow to dry for 40-60 minutes.
5. Remove excess material from the walls and the bathroom with the help of a paint knife.
6. Upon completion of the procedure, you are ready to weld cladding on a similar principle to the joint after decorating solution.

Important! for the job, select the type of foam is water-resistant, optimally - one-component polyurethane material.

Guide to eliminate the gap between the tiles and the bathroom is shown in the video: