Border for the bathroom: ceramic, plastic, acrylic, curb, installation

As you know, the main thing in the bathroom - to prevent congestionhumidity in the room. To do this, the bathroom is put an additional ventilation system, use materials with a water-repellent coating, and carefully cover and seal all the seams. In the Soviet Union the issue was solved radically, covering all the seams and cavities with concrete mortar. In particular, the bath and the seams between the bathroom and the walls, to which it adjoined, were concreted. Dismantling the bathroom after this became an almost impossible task, requiring incredible efforts.

Now the choice is made in favor of more modern, but no less durable materials. In this article we will tell you how to close the seams between the bathroom and the wall so that the water does not get under the bath and excessive humidity and dirt accumulate with the help of curbs.

In general, the curbs for the bathroom are subject to the same requirements as for any other finishing materials for bathrooms. Curbs should:

• ensure tightness
• have water-repellent properties
• be resistant to deformation
• be environmentally friendly and do not create an environment for the development of germs and mold
• be resistant to detergents and brushes
• to blend well with other materials in the bathroom.

The main criterion by which curbs for baths and sinks are chosen is the material of manufacture.

Securely seal the holes against moisture ingress. They are easy to operate and cheap compared to other materials. There are a wide range of curbstones of different width, length and color. The tape has a self-adhesive base, so even a child can cope with this curb.

The essential disadvantage of this curb is its fragility. Such curbs, as a rule, are used as a temporary solution to the problem. If you want to extend the life of the curb tape and provide more reliable protection against moisture, you can additionally use a sealant under the tape. However, with this method of using the tape will serve you for several months, no more.

The next in terms of the life of the curb is a plastic curb. Made of a very practical and yet inexpensive plastic, this curb is securely attached to the bath and the wall with a special glue. In this case, the plastic borders are very light and do not burden the structure, they are easy to assemble and simply wash. They work well with any materials. However, such curbs have their drawbacks - plastic can become tarnished and darken with time, scratches easily on it, and you will soon have to replace it.

It should be selected for the tile used in finishing the bathroom. Such curbs are much more durable than those described above, and can serve you more than a dozen years. Ceramics provides good tightness and is durable in itself. However, you need to be careful - with improper installation, the ceramic border may crack.

The installation of ceramic curbs involves the use of special equipment and certain skills.

Such curbs, of course, require an appropriate interior. Curbs of marble and granite are almost eternal, but in a small bathroom, laid out with ordinary ceramic tiles, they will look ridiculous. They are quite cumbersome and require certain skills during installation.

To calculate the number of curbs, you need to take the total length of the sides of the bath that come in contact with the wall( preferably with a margin) and divide this length by the length of the curb.

Some prefer to save and buy the necessary length of the curbs, and then, when something goes wrong, throughout the city they search for the remnants of the curb of the necessary texture and color.

In addition to the length, it is also necessary to take into account the width of the gaps between the bathroom and the walls. The fact is that when you buy, you will need to determine not only the length, but also the width of the material used. If the crevices between the bathroom and the wall are too wide, compared to the purchased curb, water will still flow into them and the use of the curb will be lost.

If you are going to purchase a curb of ceramics or natural stones, it is necessary to measure the length of each curb line as precisely as possible, since it will be very difficult to correct it at home in the place.

It's quite easy to mount a plastic curb. In addition to the curb itself, we also advise you to purchase a plastic corner. This will not only save you from having to adjust the edge of the curb, but it also helps to hide the traces of sealant and glue.

Procedure:

1. Clean the surface of the walls and baths on which you will attach the curbs, from dirt and water. Wipe dry with a rag.
2. Take the sealant, fill it with a slot, level with a spatula on the top and allow it to dry completely.
3. From one end of the curb, set a value equal to the length of one side of the bath that adjoins the wall, and carefully cut the desired piece.
4. Cover the border with adhesive tape, so as not to spoil its appearance with glue.
5. The tile around the place where you will glue the curb is also better to protect something. For example, molar tape.
6. Tightly press the curb to the surface and fill the space behind the curb sealant.
7. Repeat the above steps for each side.
8. Wait until the sealant has dried and remove the protective layer of adhesive tape.

It's better to fix a plastic curb on top of the tile, not under it, because the plastic is short-lived. Then later to replace the plastic border you do not need to dismantle and tile.

Ceramic curb can be installed both under the tile and on top of the tile. The first method is considered more reliable, as it provides better sealing, but it is suitable only for those who thought about the need to install curbs in advance.

The order of mounting the ceramic curb for the bathroom:

• Clean the surface of the walls and baths on which you will attach the curbs, from dirt and water. Wipe dry with a rag.
• Fill the slit with a sealant, level with a trowel on the top and allow it to dry completely.
• From one end of the curb, set a length equal to the length of one side of the bath that adjoins the wall, and gently cut the desired piece at an angle of 45 ° with a grinder with a diamond disc or gently tear off the excess piece with pliers. Grind the edges with a grindstone.
• Dilute the tile adhesive according to the instructions.
• Apply glue to the curb on the back with a trowel.
• Press the curb to the surface and remove excess glue. Check if you have evenly attached the curb using the building level.
• Repeat the above steps for each side.
• When the glue dries, fill the remaining cracks with a sealant or purchase a special grout for the tiles in color.

To install a ceramic border on the top of the tile, it is necessary: ​​

1. clean the dirt and grease of the surface to which the
2. curb will be fastened to measure and cut pieces of the required length at an angle of 45 °
3. fill the space between the walls and bath sealant
4. to treat the surface of the tile with water-repellent glue
5. apply glue to the back side of the curb
6. tightly press the edge of the
7. to check whether it is glued evenly with a level and if everything is equal, glue the remaining pieces of the border.

Assembly Stages:

• Buy a crocheted ribbon of the required width and length.
• Clean and degrease the surface on which you will glue the film. Let it dry.
• Open the packaging, remove the tape and remove the protective layer from the adhesive side.
• Gently glue and smooth the tape with a rubber spatula.
• At the corners of the bath tape is attached lapped to prevent leakage.