Wetroom flooring fix?

emv

We have a wetroom with contract vinyl type flooring (Altro Aquarius) but two of the corner seams are damaged and have been repaired unsuccessfully with silicone sealant. This has caused a damp problem on the walls. We've stripped off tiles and will aquaboard but need to fix the corner seams. But a local company (highly recommended) have quoted £350 to repair and £550 to replace which is far beyond our budget.

It wouldn't be so pretty but I wonder if we could effect a repair by tanking behind the corners then fixing the flooring over the top. Or we'd have to replace it with something cheaper but it's good quality so this seems a shame.

We already plan to run the aquaboards almost down to the floor so this will cover some of the gap (flooring rises up the wall by about 15cm).

Em

Any advice gratefully received.

emv

Could I use something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/shower-tight-waterproofing-wet-room-tanking-kit-5m2-bathrooms-floors-walls-tiles-/261547850539?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&var=&hash=item3ce5777b2b

andyhop

Get a few other quotes. This type of Flooring can be patched and heat welded to seal

Keep the boards of the deck, you should have a vinyl to board trim approx 100-150mm from floor level - Genesis have a large selection to choose from

emv

The repair quote was for patching & heat welding & I can't find anyone else locally who'll offer this., :-(

We do have a trim around the top though were hoping to drop the level of this to reduce the size of the gap.

andyhop

Keep trying!! It's alteast twice the price it should be for less than a few hours work

You can go much less than 100mm in height, the pro forma curved piece is approx 50mm and you need to be able to double stick the top edge past this

emv

Now managed to get an offcut but still no joy finding anyone else to fit it, :-(

casper_g

Where are you looking for people to do the work? Perhaps look for people based in nearby towns and cities rather than just the local area?