Are you worried that water gets between the bathtub and the wall? If you do nothing for a long time, unwanted “guests”, such as wood lice, can be made. And who will like the prospect of mandatory cleaning after bathing? Agree that this is not the most pleasant procedure. If you do not live on the ground floor, chances are good that you will flood those living below your neighbors. Solve these problems will help PVC corners for the bathroom.
Many simply fill the gap with sealant. However, such a seam will look aesthetically pleasing only if the distance between the wall and the bathroom is small. Many refuse such a decision. The fact is that very soon molds appear in such a seam. In addition, if the gap exceeds half a centimeter, gaps may form in the sealant through which water will still leak.
A good solution to this problem will be
plastic corners for the bathroom. They are suitable for both steel and cast iron, and for acrylic containers. Usually, specialists are invited to install such parts and conduct related work. But many try and solve the problem on their own.
Progress
How to install a corner on the bath? First you need to stock up with the necessary accessories. You will need the following:
-PVC corners for the bathroom;
- flexible spatula of medium width (3-8 cm);
plumbing silicone.
If you need to install a plastic corner on the acrylic bathtub, then you do not need to apply glue to the bathing tank itself - under the influence of hot water, acrylic “plays” a little. Therefore, there is no point in firmly attaching the PVC part. It will be enough to apply silicone directly to that edge of the corner that will adjoin the wall. After that, let the glue dry a little (as written in the instructions) and carefully attach the prepared piece to the wall. Press it firmly and leave for a day until the silicone has completely hardened. You can then use the bathtub.
If you have a cast-iron or steel bath, then you need to glue the corner to the side and to the wall. In order to accurately “fit” the bathtub into the corner of the room,
you need to make a cut about 45 ° in advance on the opposite polyvinyl chloride corners. However, it is not always possible to achieve an ideal result. To facilitate the decision, you can buy special mounts. They are sold in many construction stores. After the silicone has dried, you can paint the PVC corner with a
waterproof paint in a suitable color.
Alternative solution
It should be noted that the corners for the bathroom can be used if the gap does not exceed 25-30 mm. If this distance is greater, it is better to use standard ceramic tiles to prevent water from entering the floor. You can cut the required size pieces from the tiles, which remained from the wall cladding. If the size is right, use the decorative cutters that manufacturers almost always add to their series. And you can buy a tile for a corner, which will beautifully contrast with the main background of the room.
Choose the solution that is right for you, and start the repair!