Tips on Bath Sealant Tape

holmesgroove

Hello all.

I'm hoping for some advice and tips on using Bath Sealant Tape. It's being dropped off today, so I intend to use it later on....

I have been told that a good quality household glue can and should be used to make use the tape bonds with the tiles. Is this correct?

I've cut away the excess original silicon and left a clean, dry area for sticking the tape down onto. Is there anything I should be aware of, or indeed any tips to help me along the way?

p.s. Only the long length of bath area needs done. The 2 other ends are ok as it is. One of which has tape already.

Thanks in advance.

tpt

the only advice i would give you is dont use it. you'll never get a better seal than silicone - use a good quality (dow corning) with a mould inhibitor and take your time.

whats your reason for using it?

spannerzone

I agree... it usually lasts for a short time before either the bath flexes and pulls the tape loose or water gets in and it loses its stick.

Silicon sealant is the only answer from my dealings with trying (and failing) to use bath tape to make a watertight seal.

holmesgroove

I agree with you both also. Unfortunately, It's what my landlord wants to do with it. I have given my pennies worth as to how I think it should be done, but no joy. I thought there may be someone out there with good experience with the stuff who may be able to share a secret, but it does seem that it's a pointless exercise.

I appreciate your confirmation on the poorness of this stuff. We shall see. Always wanted an indoor pool.....

keystone

Then why isn't your landlord either paying someone else to do it or doing it himself. If you are doing it the next flood will be your fault because it was you that fitted the thing incorrectly. I can see that coming from here.

Cheers

tpt

agree with keystone....

if you have to stick it on, apart from reading what the label says, the best stuff to stick it.....clear silicone :-)

holmesgroove

keystone wrote: »

Then why isn't your landlord either paying someone else to do it or doing it himself. If you are doing it the next flood will be your fault because it was you that fitted the thing incorrectly. I can see that coming from here.

Cheers

I should have added, I suggested that I helped with the job. I knew that he was going to be using this stuff(not my choice), so thought I'd try get as much advice as possible beforehand.

It's clear that none of this is my responsibility. I'm just the labourer, so to speak.

holmesgroove

tpt wrote: »

agree with keystone....

if you have to stick it on, apart from reading what the label says, the best stuff to stick it.....clear silicone :-)

That's what I thought, but was told that using strong bonding glue would help it along the way. Or should I say, the landlord told me that was the way to go.

The original job was a complete mess, hence we're back to square 1.

It turns out, I've had to move out for a few days anyway. I left him to it. He's got keys.