What's this?
The gap between the bathroom and the wall is inevitable - no matter how smooth and smooth the surfaces in the bathroom are. If you provide this nuance even at the stage of finishing the walls with ceramic tiles, then a beautiful tile curb along the bath will solve the problem. However, most often on the formed gap pay attention after the completion of construction work. Especially for such cases, several variants of closing the slot, which do not require tile dismantling, were invented.
The most popular solution is the use of a corner, which is also called plinth or curb for a bath. It is a long, narrow panel made of plastic or ceramic. The protruding part of the plinth is inserted directly into the gap, and by the other two sides it is fixed to the side of the bath and to the tile.
Why are they needed and protect from leakage?
The bath corner performs two main functions:
- Firstly, it prevents the penetration of water onto the floor under the bath, the where often there is no waterproofing, as a result of which water can seep into the lower floor. Even if this does not happen, then under the bathroom will be constantly stored dampness, which will inevitably lead to mold and fungus.
- Secondly, it performs a certain decorative task - it masks an ugly gap, which is formed between the wall and ceramic tiles.
Plastic corner - this is not the most reliable way to protect the floor in the bathroom from getting wet. Over time, this element becomes unusable, so every few years it has to be changed. This will not entail a large financial cost, because there is a corner for a penny bath. But for some, it is preferable to eliminate the gap once by capital than to regularly perform minor repairs.
Types
Corners made of plastic
Plastic is one of the most suitable materials for finishing a bathroom, as it is resistant to moisture and temperature changes. The big plus of plastic corners is a very low price, so even if you change the plinth on the tub every year, for your wallet it will be completely invisible. In addition, these corners are characterized by good plasticity, so they allow you to seal the gap even with very rough walls.
Corners made of ceramics
Ceramics - the material is more durable and therefore more expensive than plastic. If you pick up a ceramic corner close in color to the tile, it will be almost invisible. Also, like plastic, ceramics perfectly tolerate conditions of high humidity and temperature jumps. But this is a completely natural material, so many prefer it to him. The disadvantage of ceramic corners is that they are easy to damage, because they are made of brittle material.
Which corner should I choose?
When choosing a plinth for a bath, carefully study all the options offered to you. It is necessary that the product meets several basic requirements - then it will last a long time and will reliably protect your bathroom from excessive moisture and associated unpleasant consequences.
- The corner should be made of waterproof, non-rotting material.
- The product must be both strong and resistant to deformation.
- The mounting angle must be easy, fast and effortless.
- The plinth for the bath should be well tolerated by the effects of cleaning agents for sanitary ware and ceramic tiles.
- The color and style of the corner should be combined with the bathroom and with the walls.
How to install a corner on the bath?
The installation of a skirting board made of ceramics and plastic is done in different ways, as each material has its own characteristics. Nevertheless, the general rules still exist:
- If we are dealing with an old bathroom, we first need to dismantle the previous corner and clean the surface of the bath and tiles from the remains of the glue( or other mortar on which the plinth was attached).
- The gap between the wall and the bathroom should be pre-sealed with a mounting foam, so it will be more useful from the new corner.
- Adhesive composition should be applied not only in the center, but also around the edges of the corner.
Alternatives for sealing the joint between the wall and the bath
There are other ways to eliminate the gap between the edge of the bath and the wall. Here are the most popular of them:
- curb of ceramic tiles;
- curbstones on adhesive basis;
- silicone-based sealant for the bathroom;
- mounting foam;
- is a glass-liquid substance used for the restoration of acrylic baths;
- a combination of different materials( for example, a combination of mounting foam + sealant + curb tape is quite common).
Thus, the options for sealing the gap between the wall and the bathroom can be infinitely many, but the plastic or ceramic corner is the simplest and most accessible of them.
