As it is impossible to make the joint between the tiles and the bathroom: the best way to make a neat seam

The gap that remains between the wall tiles and bathroom spoils the whole repair. It must be properly repaired, not to numb the water does not form mold and stains. Each specialist offers its regular installation of plumbing. Some argue that it is necessary to do so after the installation of the tiles, and others before stacking. More experienced masters recommend to do it in the least. And the Council do Grooves in the wall under the bumpers of acrylic baths.

Methods of sealing gaps depend on the bath itself (from which it is made), from clearances, the type of bath (rectangular, angular or embedded).

Self-adhesive tape-border

It would seem a simple way to jointing. Stick tape to the joint and masks an ugly gap between the tiles and bathroom. But the tape will serve as a long (about 2-3 years). Then have to change it. If before the tape is adhered to the joint, treated silicone seam for plumbing, the tape will lose its properties. She deteriorate when it is bonded to the silicon acid.

Ceramic, plastic border

Modern material for sealing will help prevent the accumulation of mold, mildew. Made of natural material, resistant to moisture, durable and aesthetically pleasing. The downside of this method is that the ceramic border brittle and breaks upon impact. For example, if you drop a watering can shower on the curb, it will break and have to change everything. Just stop the choice high cost of borders made of ceramic and not plasticity.

Border made of plastic has a low cost and aesthetic appearance. Not durable plastic is a big minus.

Mold and fungus can be formed on a plastic plinth. Are used for sealing joint to 3 cm. White plastic after some time it becomes yellowish. Another big minus: seeping water to make 100% leak-proof seal is not obtained.

Polyurethane foam

A simple way to jointing. Use a one-component polyurethane foam. For the work you need to paste on a dry, clean surface of the wall and the bathroom masking tape. Fill space with a thin foam layer. Pena, when dry, begins to expand. The surplus is removed with a knife after drying the foam and closed borders or other decorative elements. Suitable for sealing large gaps.

Disadvantage of this method - mounting water-resistant foam if not careful work gets on your hands, surfaces that are difficult to clean up afterwards.

Grout

Very neat seam is obtained by grouting the tile. Suitable for sealing of narrow slits. Grout firmness will take exposure to moisture.

But grout - a rigid material, and a bath under the action of heat, may expand or vice versa. In some areas the grout is cracked and will have to completely change everything.

Sealant - the best choice

Caulking suitable sanitary silicone sealant. Good looks white sealant. In this case, the seam looks like the continuation of a white bath and it is practically invisible. Glued onto a dry surface tile masking tape. Just pasted it on the bath. At one time we fill the seam around the perimeter. Do not need a plastic card or a rubber spatula remove the excess.

Immediately remove the tape and once again hold the spatula. The sealant is firmly fixed even on glossy tile.

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