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    Default Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    Hi Folks

    I hope you had a good new year.

    I am in the process of resealing the gap between the base of the shower tray and the tiles immediately above. However, the tiles have been cut quite short leaving a substantial gap to fill.

    Do you fill the gap with just sealant and smooth off, or can you fill the main gap initially with grout and then seal with sealant.Any other ideas appreciated.

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    When you say quite a gap... how much.. in mm's please..?

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    pics might help if you dont mind

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    as above how big is the gap and piccies

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    Geez guys--Photos would really test me (i would need to work on that one) but I have measured the gap and I would say around 9mm

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    ooya 9mm is too much

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    omg 9mm

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    Would you recommend replacing the bottom tile -- installed several years ago and no doubt I will struggle to find a replacement?

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    yes 9mm is too much imo

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    You can use a product called Teleseal.. that would work.. but deffo too much to silicone..



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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    just wondering any chance the base has dropped as you may have a problem with the base

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    Default Re: Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps

    Thanks for all your advice. I will have a proper look at the Teleseal 10 tomorrow suggested by Dave.

    That's a good point Jay but from what I can see gaps are much less on the adjoining tiles so I am assuming that it is not a 'drop' issue, just poorly measured and cut tiles.

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