How to seal the bathroom

How to seal the bathroom



After repair in the bathroom, you should think aboutpreservation of the decoration of walls, floors and sparkling plumbing. To water does not flow past the edges and does not lead to unnecessary dampness, it is necessary to seal the gaps between the wall and the bathroom.





How to seal the bathroom


















You will need




  • - silicone sealant;
  • - building gun;
  • - solvent;
  • - self-adhesive cord;
  • - liquid Nails;
  • - fillet;
  • - Gloves;
  • - scissors;
  • - knife or spatula;
  • - Brush.




Instructions





1


Prepare the Surface Run work on a dryand a clean wall and bath surface. If you installed new plumbing equipment, it is enough to dry the room. When re-sealing the seams, start by removing the old sealant and mold. To do this, using a knife or spatula, remove from the wall lime deposits, dried drops of detergents and films. Empty the excess bath edges adjacent to the wall. Rinse with water, blow dry with a hairdryer and degrease the joints with any solvent.





2


Close the gap. The distance between the wall and the bathroomcan be insignificant or can reach several centimeters. If the slit is small, use antibacterial silicone. Insert the tube into the construction gun and gently, in one step, fill the gap along the entire perimeter. Immediately after that, smooth the fresh seam with a soft brush. To do this, moisten the brush in a soapy solution, lightly apply it to the silicone and slide in the same direction throughout the seam.





3


Select the method of termination. Eliminate widethe gap between the wall and the bathroom can be differently: with the help of construction foam, self-adhesive curb, plinth of plastic (fillet) and ceramic curbs. Sealing will be more reliable if carried out together with facing works. If you replaced the plumbing equipment after repair, seal the gap using a fillet - a universal finishing material.





4


Close the wide gap. Measure the sides of the bathroom andcut several pieces of skirting. Form the corners at 45 degrees and sand them with sandpaper. Take one of the parts and apply liquid nails to the inside. After 2 -3 minutes, firmly press the part against the slit. To make it the necessary configuration, leave it for a short time in the future place. Separate the plinth from the wall for 2 -3 minutes and press firmly. Do this procedure with all the details, paying special attention to the connection of the corners. After the glue has dried completely, apply silicone sealant to the jaw adjacent to the wall and the edge of the bath and smooth the seam.




























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