Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Advice please in how I can design the surround around the bath that enables the water to flow into the bath wh

Water sits on the surround of bath following a bath as it has no where to flow. How can I remodel this surround to minimse collection of water. I have asked two plumbers who appeared to struggle with suggestions. ThanksAdvice please in how I can design the surround around the bath that enables the water to flow into the bath wh
You are still not being very clear on what your surround is. If it is a single tile wide ledge between bath and wall that is flush with the top of the bath then it needs to slope toward the bath. If you are prepared to remove existing tiles then it rather depends on what is holding them in place now. If it is plywood fixed to batons then put a 5mm sq wooden bead along the wall tiles and make up a 50/50 mixture of tile adhesive and sand and feather this to the bath edge and the 5mm bead using a bit of plywood (or similar) the width of a tile. This will give a nice slope. When dry repeat since it will likely shrink a bit. Then re-apply your tiles using tile adhesive. You are going to have a problem in the corners so a diagonal cut will be needed where the two tapers meet. Best thing is to try it out with some stiff cardboard so as not to waste tiles. Depending how secure the tile support is you might want to use silicone rather than grout where these tiles meet the wall and bath edge. Apply just enough silicone so you can smooth it off; before smooth off however use a fine water spray then any excess will not stick to tiles and come off easier.Advice please in how I can design the surround around the bath that enables the water to flow into the bath wh
ask someone who does tile.
Remove a few tiles and add a drain and if that doesn't work redo your bathroom.
Cut a piece of plexi glass to size, liquid nail it on an angle, caulk around the edges. Spray paint matching color. Also, there's a new type of paint at home improvement stores that actually adhere to plastics without flaking off.





You can get all these materials at Lowe's or Home Depot for under $25.00. They'll even cut the plexi-glass.
you have 2 raise 1 end of the bath from underneath it is usally got stoppers under it which lowers it and raises it but the plumber shouldknow this
We had a similar problem to this. We used silicon to remould the area. Only problem is that it takes ages to dry and is a bugger to keep clean but it does stop the water pooling in the area. Just slope it towards the tub.
the surround should 'tilt' toward the tub and drain in it ( through a channel if there is a ridge ) you seem to have an improper installation or design without photos it's hard to say what's wrong ! if you have a raised tub with a decorative surround ( tub mounted on the platform ) then it is assumed that you will not splash on it ! just as with a tub with no surround is designed with the assumption that you will not splash water onto the floor !

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