With the presence of a gap between the bathroom and the walls, almost everyone is confronted. The presence of such slots can be caused by many reasons, and most often - the wrong geometry of the room, which is very common in construction. If the walls do not form a right angle between each other, the gap will necessarily be. And this - the flow of water on the floor and dampness in the room. How are these joints between the bathroom and the wall sealed? This is what the conversation will be about. Various materials can be used to seal gaps of wide and narrow slits.
Sealing a large joint
Clearances of about 5 cm or more can be closed with a special glazing bead, it is also called a fillet. It is made of polyurethane and is designed specifically for rooms with high humidity, since it is absolutely waterproof. This "plinth" is glued with liquid nails, and the joints are subsequently treated with silicone - complete tightness is ensured. You can use corners from the same plastic. If the distance from the edge of the bath to the wall is large enough, then this place can be designed as a countertop. The main thing - to include imagination.
If the gap between the bathroom and the wall is small
- If the gap is very small, but the water still flows, then this gap can easily be sealed with a conventional silicone paste, which is used to seal the aquariums. The only thing that needs to be done - before filling the gap with silicone, the surface to be treated should be thoroughly degreased. And after applying the silicone will only align this mass, for example, with a thin brush and a warm soap solution.
- You can use the grout to eliminate the gap. It is usually used to seal joints between ceramic tiles. It also does not leak water and is durable. If you use such a white material, then the place of application of the grout will look like one whole with the bathroom and tile( if it is also white).
- You can also work with a construction sealant. However, you need to consider that it eventually turns yellow. Therefore, choose the most qualitative, and always consult the seller.
- If the walls of the bathroom are tiled, then it's good to seal the gap with a curb of ceramics. True, it costs more than the usual corner, but the appearance around the bath itself will be elegant. There are also curbs of plastic, so there is a choice.
- Use adhesive tape - curb. However, experts recommend first to seal the gap with a sealant, and then apply a tape, so that when using a tape, the sealant does not play a role.
