Need advice caulking a bathtub when the gap is BIG between wall tiles & tub. Thanks. - Tile Advice

[Adrian mcc]

I would look at altering the legs on the bath the bath has defiantly moved. There usually 2x m10 nuts on each leg that can be altered to higher or lower the bath. Is the plasterboard sat on bath to

 

[phil2b]

I would look at altering the legs on the bath the bath has defiantly moved. There usually 2x m10 nuts on each leg that can be altered to higher or lower the bath. Is the plasterboard sat on bath to

Hi Adrian:
I am in the US & maybe baths are installed differently here. My bath is 100% flat on the floor. I am a DIYer. There is no way I can possibly elevate the tub & alter the legs. This would take at least 2-3 construction professionals. I think I figured something else out by searching online. Thanks for your help!!

 

[CJ]

Why would you want to fill in that gap.........rip those minging tiles off, level bath and re-tile.

 

[WetSaw]

Why would you want to fill in that gap.........rip those minging tiles off, level bath and re-tile.

Don't be so rude, you'll get told off!!

 

[Thrapper]

Phil2b: use a steam cleaner in the area to be filled in order to kill residual bacteria/mould. Then fill using a caulk in which you mix some zinc compounds (zinc oxide/sulphate/phosphate) to create an anti-bacterial barrier. Then cover the mess using a length of uPVC quadrant moulding (usually sold 2m in length, larger radius mouldings are often stocked by replacement window companies.) secured by anti-bacterial silicone mastic. If the gap can't be covered using quadrant then use bull-nosed flat window-edging trim and a small quadrant bead to make it pretty.