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Suggestions needed to fill very deep crevice
alberty
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I had another recent thread here about an ex boiler-cupboard to shower conversion. The project has been finished and the shower overall looks quite good, but the shower tray is fitted onto a 1cm thick piece of plywood, and there are gaps in places between the plywood and the floor, which I can slide a 12in ruler all the way into.
Is there a way to get filler deep into those deep hard to reach gaps? E.g spraying foam through a straw, or a caulking gun with a very long narrow nozzle? The problem with foam is that it expands as it hardens and perhaps it might dislodge the shower tray.
I expect to hear 'cowboy job', 'rip it out and start again', and I wish I had watched over my builders more, but I'd like to salvage the job if possible, and even now when I stand on the tray it doesn't seem to flex or move. So how bad is this job and what can be done?
Is there a way to get filler deep into those deep hard to reach gaps? E.g spraying foam through a straw, or a caulking gun with a very long narrow nozzle? The problem with foam is that it expands as it hardens and perhaps it might dislodge the shower tray.
I expect to hear 'cowboy job', 'rip it out and start again', and I wish I had watched over my builders more, but I'd like to salvage the job if possible, and even now when I stand on the tray it doesn't seem to flex or move. So how bad is this job and what can be done?
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Looks like they've used the sheet of wood to spread the load of the shower tray (I daresay they've screwed the wood to the floorboards, too, if it's rock-solid).
I think expanding foam's too much for that gap. I'd look at one of something like this (http://www.diy.com/departments/homelux-pvc-white-ultra-seal-l183m/255215_BQ.prd), sticking it down with "No More Nails" or the suchlike, or I'd look at popping some silicone into the gaps, let that harden and then run a bead of silicone all along the floor-line under the shower tray.
(I was going to suggest flexible filler, but I suspect it may not be flexible enough against the movement of the floorboards).PLEASE NOTE:
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Use some polyurethane wood glue, expands slightly
BTW - rip it out! it's looks a very poor jobHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0 -
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Yes he is, your paiss take filter is switched off methinks:p
Resin mix woodwork adhesive forced into the gap will do the trick. Ram it home by sliding a chunk of mdf or similar along the floor.I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
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Why do you need to fill the crevice? As the plywood seems to be flush with the front of the shower tray, I would consider finishing this off with a PVC edging strip. Simply glue or silicone into place and it will be both easy to wipe clean and a tidy finish.
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What flooring are you putting in there?Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Doozergirl wrote: »What flooring are you putting in there?
Just had berber wool carpet fitted everywhere, but I'll have some kind of mat in front of the shower door.0 -
Will the flooring not cover the gap?0
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