sealing around bath

Tim Robo · Post by **Tim Robo** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:34 pm

Hi guys,
Any ideas, I have a gap of 1" to 1/2 " between bath edge and wall. What is the best way to fill, I intend to tile the wall.

Many thanks

Tim

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:04 pm

is gap on one edge, two edges, tappered?

Can bath be moved 1" ?

Tim Robo · Post by **Tim Robo** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:43 pm

Hi Handyman,

gap is tapered. gap at "tap" end is consistently 1/2" sp walls out of square.

Maybe try and move bath and split the diff ? or is there a product that would suffice ?

cheers

marc1106 · Post by **marc1106** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:04 pm

you should chase the plaster and set the bath slightly into the wall by appox 1/4 inch on both the tap end and long side!

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:32 pm

marc1106 wrote:you should chase the plaster and set the bath slightly into the wall by appox 1/4 inch on both the tap end and long side!

That's what I did with my 2 bathrooms

Why oh why, can't builders build square rooms

I have a window that looks pi$$ed but it's the top runs out by 1.5" in over 36"

John

Tim Robo · Post by **Tim Robo** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:41 am

Thanks folks,

Tim Robo · Post by **Tim Robo** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:50 pm

would I get away with just moving the bath or should I consider replumbing ?

Tim Robo · Post by **Tim Robo** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:02 pm

I don't think I've made myself clear soz!

I have had the bathroom replastered, the bath was already insitu.
The old tiles were removed before plastering the previous job was abit bodged with 3cwt of sealant, if you catch my drift.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:53 am

marc1106 wrote:you should chase the plaster and set the bath slightly into the wall by appox 1/4 inch on both the tap end and long side!

forgot about this one...........thats what i was going to say as well

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:41 pm

It depends how flexible the plumbing is, you do not want to put any sideways pressure on the plumbing.

If flexible connectors have been used then it should be ok.

If you use solid connectors then you will feel the bath try and spring back when you move it.