To ensure that after laying tile bath, and yesthe room itself looked neat and attractive; a special plinth was laid along the joints of the tiles and other elements of the room. There are two main types of borders, one of which is made in the form of a self-adhesive tape, and the second is a plinth, made in the form of a corner. The latter option, as a rule, is much cheaper, since it is made of plastic, which in itself has a low price.
Such plastic borders for the bath (photo of themYou can see in the article) are not only decorative elements, but also an excellent sealing for the joints, which protects the junction from moisture and dirt. As a result, you will get rid of the need to wipe the floor every time after taking a shower.
Bathroom border self-adhesive
Similar border, made in the form of siliconetape, has a self-adhesive base, which is attached to the surfaces of the bath and the wall. This border has all the characteristics of a classic plinth, but is made of soft silicone, allowing you to install it without any extra effort. In this case, it is important to use this option if the bath is well fixed, and the gap between it and the wall surface is rather narrow.
At the same time installation of such a border does not requireuse of adhesive, except when the adhesive on the base of the tape does not fit the material on which the baseboard is attached. In this case, if the purchase has already been made, in principle, it is possible to clean the basis of the tape border from the glue present on it and fix it to a more suitable adhesive composition.
In addition, for self-adhesive curb notrequires the use of silicone sealant, since the baseboard itself is sufficiently waterproofing the joint. Unfortunately, such a curb, as a rule, has a not particularly long service life, and therefore is used as a temporary option. Another unpleasant point is the cost of this plinth, which is quite high.
What are good borders in the form of a corner?
In addition to its low cost, the plastic curb for the bathroom has a number of advantages, which often tip the scales in his favor.
So, on the plinth there is no already applied glue,therefore, you can choose the most suitable composition suitable for your particular operating conditions. At the same time, it is not necessary to scrape off the “native” glue, as often happens when using self-adhesive tape.
In addition, the borders for the bathroom plastic in the form of a corner are very useful in cases where, as a result of the installation, the gap between the wall and the edge of the tank for washing turned out to be quite wide.
A skirting board made of self-adhesive tape is unlikely to close such a gap, and even if it will be possible to cover the gap, then, most likely, such a border will quickly come off.
The plastic border for the bathroom gives additional rigidity to the fixation of the bath, while it is practically not affected by vibrations and high humidity.
Plastic Curb Types
The plastic border is mainly made of polyvinyl chloride, which has a number of properties that make its use the most preferred option.
The plinth from plastic is carried out in the most variouscolors, which allows you to choose the most suitable option for the interior of the bathroom. In addition, the material of execution allows you to make products with different textures, as well as convex, concave, patterned or one-color.
In case the bath has an oval or roundthe form, it is possible to get a plastic border possessing high flexibility. Some manufacturers produce skirting with rubberized edges, which provides increased sealing of the joints. In this case, the plastic curb for the bath is not necessary to use only for this container, the plinth is perfect for sinks.
Basically, plinths 180 cm long and measuring 25 x 25 mm or 50 x 50 mm are used for mounting. In this case, the package usually contains 35 pieces of such baseboards.
What glue to choose for fixing the corner?
On how correctly selected glue, will depend not only the strength of fastening the curb, but also the appearance of the final finish.
Первое правило:choose transparent sealants, as the glue may protrude beyond the skirting board during the installation process. Excess adhesive is removed with white spirit and a knife, more aggressive solvents can ruin the curb, and the procedure must be carried out when the glue has already risen, but has not yet dried out completely. The adhesive is softened with a solvent, and scraped with a knife from the surface of a wall or bath.
The second rule:use glue appropriate for the base. That is, if you fix the curb on an acrylic bath, choose a glue for plastics, an adhesive solution for wall panels or vinyl will also work.
The third rule: use glue with a quick setting, as by mounting the plastic curb for the bathroom on the tile, it must be held until the primary glue rises.
Preparation of the base for the installation of plinth
In case if it has already been installedplastic border for the bathroom, it must be removed and the surface cleaned from the old adhesive composition. After that, the edge of the bath and the adjacent wall are cleaned of dirt using liquid detergents, rinsed thoroughly with water and dried. Drying is best done with disposable paper towels that wipe the surface until it is dry. After that, the bath and the wall are degreased with the same white spirit or gasoline. The same applies to the situation when the bath was installed for a long time, and dirt gathered on the edges.
The gap is insulated with silicone sealant, which is applied before installing the plastic bathroom borders in the form of a corner.
Border mounting methods
If you choose to finish the plastic curb for the bathroom, the installation can be done in two ways.
You can install the plinth still in the process of layingtiles, then the upper edge of the curb starts up under the edge of the lower row of ceramic panels. This gives additional strength and waterproofing performance plinth.
If the wall covering is already ready and the border for the bathroom is plastic, the installation carried over ceramic tiles with adherence to the technology of bonding.
Materials and tools that will be required for installation of plastic baseboards
In principle, it will take quite a few tools to carry out a high-quality installation of the curbs:
- Силиконовый герметик, который предназначен для insulation gap between the wall and the bathroom. It is best to choose a special sanitary composition, which contains additives that prevent the appearance of mold and fungus on its surface.
- Gun for applying sealant, foam or liquid nails.
- Measuring tape to measure the required size.
- Masking tape for bonding to the surface of the bath to avoid damage to the coating during installation work.
- Сам бордюр в количестве, достаточном для отделки.At the same time, keep the material in reserve, as the plinth will need to be trimmed in some cases. Additional raw materials are determined at the rate of 10-15% of the base material.
- Hacksaw for cutting plinth.
- Rubber spatula to smooth the sealant along the seam.
- White spirit for cleaning baseboards and bath surfaces.
Installation of plastic curbs
The bath is first measured withRoulettes and mark the required length on the baseboard. The plastic curb for the bath is cut with a hacksaw into pieces corresponding to the marking, after which the edges are cut at a 45-degree angle.
Прежде чем крепить плинтус к поверхности, It is necessary to check how it fits and how accurately the dimensions of the plastic curb for the bath are observed. To do this, the plinth is laid out in places and check the coincidence of the joints.
Then, pressing each piece to the bath,on top and bottom of it at a distance of 2 mm paste masking tape. They remove the curb, as a result there should be two strips of masking tape - one on the wall, the other on the bath. The container itself is covered with dense polyethylene to avoid contamination.
Features gluing curb
With the help of a pistol, the selected adhesive solution is applied to the place of the joint in such a way that a strip of glue passes between the two lines of masking tape.
Lay a border for a bathroom plastic onthe wall panels and the container itself are lightly pressed against both surfaces. Now it is important to ensure uniform pressing of the skirting board around the joint for about 20 minutes, which can be done with the help of available tools or call an assistant.
If this procedure does not work,You can do it another way. 10 minutes after applying the adhesive, the curb is pressed against the surface with a small effort. In this case, the excess solution will surely come out, which after 20 minutes after the glue has set, must be removed with white spirit or gasoline. But before you remove the glue, remove the masking tape.
Sealing of joints
To protect joints from water ingressAs a rule, white sealant is used, although no one forbids to choose the color most suitable for the interior of the bathroom. In this case, pay attention to the plasticity of the silicone sealant, since the appearance of the finish depends on its properties. If a new cylinder is used or a well-aged old one is used, it is usually slightly dried at the top of the tank. It is better not to use such a sealant, as it will fall badly at the joints, and not only will look sloppy, but will not fulfill its sealing function.
On the edges of the curb again glue masking tapeat a distance of 2 mm, so that later not to clean the walls and the bath also from the sealant. Squeeze the silicone at the junction, trying to fill the entire gap to the maximum. At the same time, keep in mind that if a tile is laid on the wall, then its joints also have their seams, which also need to be filled with sealant.
После того как все пустоты будут заполнены, With a rubber spatula or as a last resort with a finger, you need to smooth the sealant along the baseboard. In the same way, sealing of the joint occurs along the lower edge of the border.
Lastly, the masking tape and excess sealant are removed.
Final work
After the first PVC curbs are installed, the plinth for plastic tubs need to be mounted bythe entire perimeter of the room, observing the above technology. At the same time, do not forget to pre-check the coincidence of the trimmed ends of the plinths before gluing the baseboard.
After completing all the work carefully inspectseams for poor sealing and, if necessary, apply sealant again. Now check the surface of the bath and the walls for the remaining excess of applied solutions, if any, remove with white spirit. Leave the bath for the final setting of the glue for a day, after which wash all surfaces with a liquid detergent and rinse with clean water.
In general, this is all about the installation and installation of plastic plinth. Now you can use the bathroom with a new plastic curb.
