The gap is quite large between top of bath and wall/tiles possibly about 1/2 inch (1 cm) in places. Nothing too complicated please as I want to do it myself.
It wouldn't bother me if it was just a bath but there's shower unit over the bath so I need to stop the water disappearing down the wall before it does any serious damage.
Thank you.
2007-03-21 05:18:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Right here goes. Yes silicone is best get down to B & Q and get tube of silicone, white or clear depening on your preference, make sure its suitable for kitchens and bathrooms and mould resistant (usally states it on the cartridge). whilst your there you will need a mastic gun for the silicon if you have not got one, also some masking tape.
If there is already a silicone seal on the bath you will need to remove the old one with a stanley knife (extremly sharp be careful) this will take a while.(but try to scrape it all off), use the vacuum hose and a paint brush to remove the loose. Next mask the edge of the bath and then the edge of the tiles so you have a gap between the 2 edges (for the inexperienced silicon is very messy). Next fill the bath with cold water just over half way this will simulate the weight of a person and will help prevent recurrence of the problem. Cut the top off the silicon cartridge, the nozzle will need to be cut at 45 degree angle, the further down the nozzle you cut it the bigger the hole will be, you will have to gauge this to the gap to be filled. Working left to right squirt the silicon into the gap , when filled (have kitchen paper and a bag for rubbish to hand) dip, your thumb in the water and run it along the joint, keep clean as you go. When done remove the tape tidy the seal gently with your thum or finger. leave for 24 hours before you use the bath again (the silicon has to cure properly).
Good Luck
2007-03-21 07:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silicone caulk would work, but for a gap that large some skill will be needed. They make a spray foam insulation that expands to fill cracks and gaps like that... if you can find one that's waterproof I would recommend filling as much of the air space with it as you can, then putting the silicone over the top of it.
2007-03-21 12:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by eggman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use 100% silicone caulk made specifically for tubs and sinks. They usually contain a mold resister too. Clean the area well first remove all the old caulk. Make sure it is completely dry before applying then let cure 24 hrs before using the tub.
2007-03-21 12:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A silicone based sealant (Uni bond is preferable), it lasts longer and is more flexible.
What most people here have failed to mention though is that if you have a plastic bath, you need to fill it BEFORE you seal it.
A plastic bath sinks slightly with the weight of the water in it. If you seal in without filling it first, when your sealant dries and you do fill it, the sealant cracks as the bath sinks.
2007-03-21 12:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ian UK 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
use scilicone, the non mould type for bathrooms, make sure the area is clean and dry or it wont take to it. squeeze it out of the gun moving slowly across top of the bath. once all gaps are filled out, wet yor finger and run it accross the seal to level it out.
you can do it, its really easy.
2007-03-21 17:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by John J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HOME DEPOT HAS THE ONE INCH PRE-CASTED CAULK STRIPS. IT COMES IN A ROLL. IT'S IN THE PAINT DEPARTMENT. YOU PULL THE PAPER OFF THE STICKY BACKING AND MAKE SURE U LINE IT UP BEFORE YOU ADHERE IT TO THE TUB.
VERY EASY FIX!
COST UNDER $ 5.00
POLISH HOT DOG W/DRINK FROM THE VENDOR AT THE HOME DEPOT EXIT $3.50 YUMMY!!
TRUST ME!!! DONT TRY TO CAULK A 1/2 GAP...SILICONE IS VERY,VERY,VERY MESSY IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO LAY A PERFECT CAULK BEDE WITH A CAULK GUN.
VS. SOMETHING YOU ROLL OUT AND STICK ON THAT WILL COVER 1 INCH OF THE WALL AND 1 INCH OF THE TUB. HMMMMMMMMMMMMM
2007-03-21 12:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bear 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to the local home improvement warehouse and get some waterproof caulk. Remove the old caulk that's falling apart and clean it as best you can (to reduce mildew possibility and better adhesion). Once clean and dry, you can apply your thin bead of caulk, smoothing with your finger to spread out.
Voila! You are done!
Read the instructions on the tube to caulk to for best results!
Good Luck!
2007-03-21 12:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by CharDowner 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
like donzy says use a silicone there is a clear kind you can buy so when it dries you cant even tell it is there good luck and have a nice day.
2007-03-21 12:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by monte the man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silicone latex caulk. It comes in many colors so you can match it to your "surround". Washes off and tools with water. Have fun! ;-)=
2007-03-21 12:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
try using silicone, it worked for my bath panel
2007-03-21 12:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by donzy_xxx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋