Around the bath ....

Queenie

.... there was a strip of plastic stuff (only about 4inches) which at some point in history was again the bath/wall as a final bit of seal. (It's L shaped).

It's come off! (so much for steam cleaning the grouting )

Can anyone give me any el cheapo advice on how to either: a) stick it back on or b) replace that little bit with?

TIA

trafalgar_2

you can either use this on it's own or if the strip is still in a good condition(not brittle or split) use this underneath it and to stick it back on:D

bennygod

You can get B&Q or Wickes own brand stuff for probably cheaper. Just make sure it says for use in bathrooms and/or fungus resistant so it doesn't go mouldy. It takes a bit of practice to get it neat and to totally seal the joint. AMke sure that you fill the bath full of water to add weight before you do it and leave it to dry (and leave water in the bath) for the full period of curing stated on the packaging.

Queenie

bennygod - do I have to do around the whole bath?

bennygod

I would recommend going around the top surface wherever the bath comes into contact with the wall. When doing it have a loads of toilet roll to hand to clean your fingers, unless you get a tool to do it (think that they are quite cheap, always used my fingers though). Pipe the sealant around in a bead and then use a finger (wet it first to stop it sticking, and you may need to clean it and wet again part way through.) to wipe into the corner an to smooth against wall tile and top of bath surfaces.

sooz

remove silicone from your fingers, or special shaped tool, with baby wipes. much better then loo roll, as it stops it sticking to everything.