In the past, the bathroom arrangement was conducted fairlyjust. In the room were the bath itself, a small sink, and a washing machine. During the repair, the walls were painted or tiled, and plinths were not used. The seams, located between the finishing materials, were rubbed with cement mortar or putty.
To prevent moisture from flowing through the seams, their annual staining was applied. At the present time, plastic or ceramic plinths have been replaced by cement processing of the joints. On the performance characteristics and price, this material is presented in a wide range.
It prevents the penetration of moisture into the joints between the surface of the wall and the bath itself.
Necessity of
Ceramic or conventional plinth is used for the design of the floor and ceiling of the bathroom. It is easy to install and can withstand frequent temperature changes and high humidity.
In the places of the joint of the bath with the walls to prevent moisture and mold are used, special skirting boards or curbs are used. Also, this finishing material is framed with a floor covering with uneven edges, and a linoleum covering is pressed against the floor surface.
In some types of skirting, you can lay and hide electrical wires or make the floor skirting warm.
This suggests that the modern plinth is a fairly functional element of the bathroom finish. At present, the plinth is also a decorative detail, which gives the interior of this room a finished look.
Ceiling and floor skirting boards
Skirting gives the bathroom a neat appearance and reliably protects the joints with plumbing from moisture and mold formation. There are different types of floorboards:
- wooden
- plastic
- laminated
- veneered
The material is selected according to the type of surface to be joined. Currently, the demand is considered to be a plastic floor plinth, which is affordable at a cost for a lot of customers.
The material for the manufacture of the ceiling skirting is:
- polyurethane
- polystyrene
- wooden base
- plastic
The plastered ceiling in the bathroom is often decorated with a wooden skirting board, but it quickly cracks from high humidity. The choice of ceiling skirting should be carried out taking into account the whole project, since this element must necessarily be harmoniously combined with other surrounding surfaces.
Plastic curb
The plastic curb, which is installed in the bathroom, is an easy waterproof corner profile. Its length can be 250 centimeters.
Border is used to mask the joint located between the bath and its wall and to protect it from moisture. It can be installed under a ceramic tile, that is, before it is glued to a wall, and can also adhere to it. Therefore, this material is divided into internal and external.
Currently, manufacturers are producing curbs with rubberized edges for protection from moisture and hermetic mounting. They are sold together with accessories fittings consisting of stubs and other elements intended for connecting angles.
Ceramic skirting boards and corners from ceramics
The ceramic corner, which is installed in the bathroom, has a non-porous structure and durability, so it is durable and does not deform with time. Unfortunately, the ceramic corner is subject to mechanical damage. It easily splits even from a minor blow. In addition, the corner is quite difficult to install - with its help it is quite difficult to repeat various bends and asymmetrical shapes. It is difficult to use on baths of irregular shape.
With the help of a decorative skirting board made of ceramic tiles, you can make color accents, dilute or maintain the overall style of the interior. It can be installed both on the tile and under it.
Curbs made of marble
Curbs made of marble have a beautiful appearance and characteristics. They are durable elements that reliably protect the joint from moisture. Also curbs are used as elite elements of decor for decorating the room.
The disadvantage is their combination with the rest of the finishing materials, because the marble borders rarely combine with the standard interior, but can bring the spirit of luxury and exclusivity to any interior, but usually this kind of curb is selected for expensive finishing materials such as: natural stone, mosaic,agglomerate.
When choosing a preference for a marble curb, the installed bathtub must also be matched. A small, ordinary bathroom will look strange in the frame of a marble curb. In addition to its beauty, marble borders distinguish high quality characteristics, durability, and the biggest disadvantage is the high cost of this material.
Border tape
Border tape is currently considered the most demanded material, providing tightness of joints between household plumbing and various surfaces. The curb tape is easy to assemble, and low cost makes it affordable for any buyer.
Polyethylene ribbon-curbs do not deform under various loads, it is resistant to domestic chemicals and damage during operation.
Due to the use of special adhesive, the tape fits snugly against any glossy smooth surfaces. Its main disadvantage is the intolerance of acid silicones, because of which the tape warps and lags behind the surfaces. This circumstance is taken into account during the installation of the curb tape. Another shortcoming is its fragility. The tape requires replacement three years after the installation.
Fastening the skirting board
The skirting board is glued to the joint with a special glue or a moisture-resistant silicone sealant. Also it can be "liquid nails".Usually, light skirting boards made of plastic are glued to a sealant, heavy ceramic or stone require the use of liquid nails.
Sequence of actions for securing the plinth:
- thorough cleaning of the joint from dirt and dust
- drying of the joint and surrounding surfaces
- application of glue or sealant
- gluing with reinforced pressing
mounting of skirting around the perimeter of the bathroom
Procedure for installing skirting boards for liquid nails:
- Determining the level of the floor and walls, as when fixing the plinth with liquid nails, a perfectly flat surface is required.
- Determination of the corners in the room 90 degrees with the
- goniometer. Measuring the perimeter of the bathroom with tape measure
- Applying liquid nails to thethe back side of the plinth and its attachment to the wall with the junction joint
- Pressing the skirting with something heavy for better fixing
- Fastening the skirting boardca on the perimeter of the room
Fastening the ceiling and floor skirting boards
To glue the ceiling or floor skirting, you will need glue used for gluing modern ceiling tiles. It is quite difficult to trim the ends of the skirting board so that they fit properly during installation.
A stationery knife is used to cut the plinth. On the surface of the material, the glue is applied in the form of a thin strip, after which the plinth is glued to the surface. Surplus glue is removed with a dry sponge or a clean rag. At the time of fastening the last skirting, care and accuracy are required. This skirting board is adjusted to the very first length and cut at an angle of 45 degrees, which ensures its good joining and prevents the appearance of slits and lumens. If they still appeared, a light silicone sealant is used to get rid of them.
Installing a self-adhesive plinth
Self-adhesive plinth requires less effort during installation. From its adhesive side, the protective strip is removed, after which the plinth is applied to the installation site. To indicate the right angle when installing self-adhesive tape, use a spatula. The disadvantage of self-adhesive plinth is short life.
An important condition of installation is a surface that must be properly prepared, that is, it is leveled and dried. If you do not do this, moisture may get under the skirting board.
