Bathroom Ceiling Filler

noitsnotme

Dandytf said:

Refer to...

Did the tiler start at the bottom with a full tile and then ended up with this gap at the top that’s too small for tile?  He should have started with half a tile on the bottom row which would have allowed for another half tile at the top to reach the ceiling.

Is there a shower head attached anywhere near that gap?

Dandytf

Used to fill a gap between ceiling and wall.

I'll try this 1st tomorrow from Screwfix.

Bathroom was tiled before I purchased flat a few years earlier, I don't know any info on how it had been tiled.

Shower Head is not far from ceiling, in front of walls/gap.

thanks

Dandytf

plumb1_2 said:

I recommend cutting some tiles and placing in the gap. Putting a flexible seal , or silicone/filler is just a bad job imo. And I’d expect a customer to kick off with me if I left a job like that 30/40 mm gap. Tops 5mm gap

That would be ideal, I don't have required skills, thanks anyway.

Dandytf

grumbler said:

Dandytf said:

grumbler said:

Dandytf said:

I think I'll try Edging Tape +Silicon Filler in Gun.

good luck... :'(

and which 'recommended Materials' are available, please

                          
If you have grout left you can use it instead.

I beleive physical strength is required, not going for this option.
Thanks anyway. 

Dandytf

mi-key said:

For a 1.5cm gap I would consider small coving. It will give a much tidier and more finished look than putting any kind of strip around the top, which will always look a bit like you have tried to cover a gap.

You can get mini coving like this 

https://leylanddecorativemouldings.co.uk/shop/lightweight-moulding/lightweight-coving/wt6-wallstyl-lightweight-cornice-coving-2m/?attribute_pa_sample=no&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3amehRfycZfKE2q9vO643CMSYeABmr2BiiViS6sLBQ2bt8vJpMHrigaAlhnEALw_wcB

Which is on 4cm so would cover your gap well

This option seems possible as not much strength required.
I'll order Coving+Adhesive once I measure areas, can't be much more than 4x2 Meters per wall.

Thanks everyone appreciated.

Dandytf

this from Leyland site is Smartest Gun

....out of stock ;(

Dandytf

Didn't see this Delivery charge.
29.95 (incl. VAT) Express (1-3 Days)

Only gun to purchase elsewhere

thanks

ThisIsWeird

mi-key said:

For a 1.5cm gap I would consider small coving. It will give a much tidier and more finished look than putting any kind of strip around the top, which will always look a bit like you have tried to cover a gap.

You can get mini coving like this 

https://leylanddecorativemouldings.co.uk/shop/lightweight-moulding/lightweight-coving/wt6-wallstyl-lightweight-cornice-coving-2m/?attribute_pa_sample=no&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3amehRfycZfKE2q9vO643CMSYeABmr2BiiViS6sLBQ2bt8vJpMHrigaAlhnEALw_wcB

Which is on 4cm so would cover your gap well

In this case (and possibly in most other similar), I'd second the use of lightweight plastic coving. It'll not only comfortably cover that largish gap, but should actually add to the shower cubicle's aesthetics - tiles just butting up to the ceiling usually looks a bit unfinished to me.

This stuff will also have the significant advantage of being naturally well insulated - it has a foam core - so will be less likely to have condensation form on it, so less likely to become mouldy. Should be fully waterproof too - tho' really water shouldn't be getting up there, apart from the very odd splash or spray.

If you can find one that also has end caps and corner cover pieces - the fit-over type - then it's a real doddle to fit as only straight cuts are required in the coving, and even these won't need to be perfect! 

mi-key

Dandytf said:

Didn't see this Delivery charge.
29.95 (incl. VAT) Express (1-3 Days)

Only gun to purchase elsewhere

thanks

You can get them much cheaper from screwfix or any large DIY place like B&Q for less than £10.

mi-key

Dandytf said:

mi-key said:

For a 1.5cm gap I would consider small coving. It will give a much tidier and more finished look than putting any kind of strip around the top, which will always look a bit like you have tried to cover a gap.

You can get mini coving like this 

https://leylanddecorativemouldings.co.uk/shop/lightweight-moulding/lightweight-coving/wt6-wallstyl-lightweight-cornice-coving-2m/?attribute_pa_sample=no&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3amehRfycZfKE2q9vO643CMSYeABmr2BiiViS6sLBQ2bt8vJpMHrigaAlhnEALw_wcB

Which is on 4cm so would cover your gap well

This option seems possible as not much strength required.
I'll order Coving+Adhesive once I measure areas, can't be much more than 4x2 Meters per wall.

Thanks everyone appreciated.

yes, doesn't really take any strength to fit, the pieces of coving are very light, and you can use grab adhesive to fit them - basically run a line of it on each flat inside face of the coving ( so it sticks to the wall and the ceiling ) and push into place