DIY Related: Tips required for siliconing a large gap around a bath

[Mulholr]

Hi all,

Firstly, just wanted to say hi and say how impressive the quality and quantity of advice is on this forum (particularly for newbies and beginners such as myself).


Secondly..... as the title suggests; I've cleaned off the old silicone around the bath in our house and the gap at the taps end is pretty bloomin' wide - I'd say as much as a half inch. Do you guys have any hints / tips on how best to reseal it? The previous owner had stuffed it full of newspaper and siliconed over the top. I'm keen to use silicone sealant as opposed to plastic trim etc, but it's just a question of how....

Any advice greatly appreciated guys,

[northstar]

any pics ?

[suave]

welcome!

[charlie1]

I would seal it twice! But you could try removing the bath pannel and see if you could move the bath closer to the wall to reduce the gap?

[whitebeam]

Hi and welcome..

[peteablard]

It's always easier to add a bit more than it is to scoop it off if you put too much on, i.e. take it slowly until you have the right amount. Spray the wet silicone with a washing up liquid and water solution and smooth it out using your finger

[Phil Hobson]

Corner tape used to be a sponser on TF, not sure if they still are. I tried it once, OK for DIY. Imo, you can mask the wall/ bath with masking tape, same effect.

[Sir Ramic]

You need to fill the gap with some foam backer rods, maybe available on Ebay but Backer Rod : Construction Foam Products, The Builders Choice!. Then you can silicone on top.

[Daz]

Or worst case you could use these.....

Bath Trim Set - White PRG1

I have seen them available at my local Tile Giant store, too .

Daz

[macten]

Use masking tape under the bath between wall and lip of tub.
Chuck in the silicone and smooth off as above.
Peel off the tape when set.