Bathroom for the bathroom: Features of use

No matter how hard the masters try to perfectly install the plumbing close to the wall, anyway, gaps and irregularities at the junction with tiles are still turned out, even when the tiles were laid according to all the rules. And even if the gap is the minimum size, it is still not desirable that water from a bath or washbasin is flooded into the gap, forming ideal conditions for dampness, mold and fungus. With a minimum gap, sealing is made with silicone, but these measures often form irregularities, where pollution and mold are postponed over time, and the bathroom does not look aesthetically aesthetically pleasing. To prevent these troubles, they came up with a special border tape for the bathroom.

Table of contents:

1. What is important to know about the border tape for the bathroom
2. Ways to seal the junction of a bath without a self -adhesive tape
3. The main advantages and disadvantages of the border tape for the bathroom
4. Varieties of border tape
5. Installation of border tape to the bath
6. Is it worth using a border tape at good junction?

What is important to know about the border tape for the bathroom

High operational indicators of such a simple device as a bathtub tape for a bath are explained by its purposeful functionality. The device was thought out to the smallest detail so that it would not let water, at the junction, the fungus would not start, and the tape itself would have a beautiful look, but at the same time it was also easily attached and removed after the entire operational period.

The tape has a thickness of up to 2 mm and is produced in hermetically packed rolls up to 3.35 m, so the remains of the tape after sealing the joint with tiles of the bathroom and washbasin are successfully attached in other places. It is suitable for bathrooms and kitchen, therefore it is successfully used for processing and decorating the joint:

• bathroom;
• jacuzzi;
• shower cabins and pallets;
• shells;
• sinks;
• washbasins;
• kitchen equipment.

The glue is applied over the entire surface of the border tape to prevent exfoliation on any segment. The tape-bend is produced not only for the sealing of the bath, but also for other construction purposes, so if you need a border tape for the bathroom, clarify the purpose.

The tape in the bathroom is produced by a number of domestic and foreign manufacturers, and it is almost similar, since the same raw materials, that is, butyl glue are used in manufacture. The tape is a multicomponent material based on a synthetic polymer, which includes:

• polyolefin and synthetic rubber;
• polyethylene;
• anti -adhesive film;
• glue base (butyl, etc.);
• fulgicides against mold and fungus.

An important component of the tape is special fungicides, which prevent the development of fungal microflora (green, gray and black mold, mushrooms-cartridges, etc.) excellent operational properties, such as moisture resistance and impermeability, enhance the effect, therefore, neither under the tape nor in its edges occurs dark stripes. Although the tape is a temporary sealing tool, it can successfully be replaced repeatedly after its warranty period. The material of the border does not swell and does not crack from excess/lack of moisture, maintaining elasticity until the end of use.

The tape has several forms of release, and for high -quality application of the tape on the corner, a special applicator is proposed, which allows the most accurately laid the curb to make a right angle. For the greatest correspondence to the overall design of the bathroom or bathroom, the tape-beard is available in different color options:

• pink;
• blue;
• black;
• beige;
• grey;
• green;
• white.

Ways to seal the junction of a bath without a self -adhesive tape

A self -adhesive border tape for the bathroom is the easiest way to renew the room for hygienic procedures after cleaning from mold and a small cosmetic repair of the bathroom. If there is no way to replace the old equipment and change the overall design, it is enough to clean everything and make sealing joints and seams in the bathroom. When it is necessary to quickly restore order, then after cleaning all surfaces with active substances, make the jacket of bath joints with a ribbon is a guarantee of accuracy and cleanliness.

The joint of the bathroom with tiles or other wall coating is carried out in different ways:

1. Silicone processing of small cracks (up to 2 mm), and this option is not suitable for hiding large cracks.

2. Lowering the gap between the bathroom and the wall with the help of acrylic, polymer borders, from PVC and other materials a good way, but it does not protect against mold and fungus.

3. A special ceramic border, which is used not only for the plinth of bathrooms, but also for the design of the seam in the bathroom, especially when the seam is large. Also an effective option, but it is usually planted on cement, like ceramic tiles, which looks at the junction with the bathroom, requiring additional sealing.

4. A border of porcelain tiles, wild stone and other building materials that are not intended for this purpose. It may, in general, look good, but has the same drawback not aesthetic seams and a favorable environment for dirty molds of mold at the junction with the bathroom.

Examples of processing the junction of a border tape for the bathroom video.

The main advantages and disadvantages of the border tape for the bathroom

The tape is designed to seal the joint between plumbing products and finishing materials of the walls in the bathroom. This is the most affordable material that can be applied quickly and independently. An important advantage of the border tape for the bathroom is quite acceptable for the result that guarantees cleanliness and sealing for a while. Main advantages:

• the attractive appearance of the bathroom;
• good masking of high -quality joint and seams;
• prevention of mold and fungi;
• use in bathrooms with a high level of humidity;
• sealing joints of plumbing products in any room;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• the tape does not crush and perfectly tolerates the loads;
• resistance to damage and blows;
• has an optimal ratio of flexibility/rigidity;
• high plasticity of the tape makes it possible to bend when laying at an angle;
• it has sufficient resistance to peeling and stratification after cuts;
• subject to installation technology guarantees reliable sealing;
• the simplest independent installation;
• sufficient plasticity that allows lay the tape on curved and rounded joints;
• low cost with high quality product;
• not deformed at loads;
• resistance to chemical reagents when cleaning the bath;
• resistance to damage and complete fit to the slippery surface.

But it is useful to name the disadvantages of a self -adhesive border tape for the bathroom:

1. It does not tolerate contact with acid silicones and mounting foam, from which it can be warmed up. Also, the acidic environment helps to peel the tape from the surface of contact, which is important to consider when using a flexible border.

2. The relative fragility of elastic finishing material relative to solid surfaces. For example, porcelain tiles, plastic or ceramics in curbs is designed for 1-2 decades, the tape is replaced after 1-3 years, depending on the overall load during operation.

3. The tape is a fairly inexpensive and effective tool, but the temporary finishing material, the warranty period of which covers for about a year, then the used segment is replaced with a new one. But when the unused fragment of the tape remains, then, with proper storage, it can be used after replacing the first fragment.

Varieties of border tape

The border tape does not have many options as other finishing materials, but still they are.

1. The tape has a 3-lane and 2-string base with the fold line between them, forming a different border during installation.

2. The width is different, and you should not use more than the size of the bathroom, since surplus also give an untidy look or necessary image, which usually comes out inaccurately. Standard: 29.40 mm and 60 mm with a length of more than 3 m, and this is enough to paste the bath of the s3 sides.

3. Color variations, and if the main standard is white and, less often, a blue border tape for the bathroom, then other shades can be ordered according to the catalog from manufacturers or on the sites of building materials, if there is no desired color in the nearest construction supermarket.

Do not confuse a flexible bathroom border and roof tape check with a specialist during the purchase.

Installation of border tape to the bath

1. Preparatory stage of work:

• clean all surfaces as much as possible from all pollution;
• treat with an antifungal composition or wash with a vinegar solution and wash the place of gluing the tape several times so that there is no acid residue;
• checking the quality of the junction of the bath with the finishing material of the walls to remove the residues of cement and dust;
• fill the seam, if there is a noticeable gap, for example, with glue for tiles, the dense base already delays the penetration of water;
• glue seam can be treated with a primer;
• dry all surfaces, if you need to use a hair dryer faster, since the border tape will glue only on perfectly dry surfaces.

2. Important conditions of competent installation:

• the more correctly the border tape is fixed initially, the longer it will last, preserving high aesthetic characteristics;
• it is undesirable to work at low temperatures, the bathroom should have room temperature, or at least not lower than +10C;
• pay attention to the expiration date and date of the release of the tape when buying the old tape partially loses adhesive properties;
• the shelf life of the curb tape is about 2 years, so if you need a small fragment (one or two sides of the bath), then in a year it is better to use the second half;
• store unused residues in your packaging at room temperature until re -installation;
• before installation, it is important to clean all protruding elements (pieces of cement, sealant) for high -quality fit;
• do not rush to try the tape for moisture resistance, let it take it off for several hours;
• when cleaning the bathroom, do not test the curb for the strength of the fitting will be enough to rinse it and occasionally washed with a soap sponge.

3. Glue the border tape:

• we make measurements and mark on the tape according to the size of the edge of the container, leave the allowance on the corner joint, if any;
• fold the cut off the cut in half or, according to the visible creases with the adhesive side, outwards for more elasticity and ease of installation, you can additionally warm up with a hairdryer;
• according to the rules, they begin to glue the tape from the corner, then along the length, and then along the width of the bath, gradually removing the protective layer;
• if there are 2 corners installation, then first we attach in the larger length, then the corners, and behind them are short segments;
• from the adhesive composition, we gradually separate the protective strip of 12-15 cm in order to be put on the joint, pressing tightly to both surfaces, but first to the bath;
• by laying a border tape, you can not stretch it, only carefully pressed against the smooth walls;
• the fit of the tape is important to control all the time, especially on the irregularities and defects of the tiles and its seams;
• we lay the tape in the corner on the bath on each other, fixing on the wall, and cut the curb at an angle of 45 on the bathtub, then talked to the bathroom, removing the protective film;
• after the corner, we fasten the long side and go to the short side, remove the remains at the edges and correct the possible irregularities in the corner;
• it is advisable to leave the sealed seam of a self -adhesive border for a day so that the water does not fall under the tape;
• if after a day fragments of incomplete fit of the tape to the seams of the tile are found, swing there with liquid nails.

Is it worth using a border tape at good junction?

The joint of the bathroom and tile does not always form a target or gap if the bathroom installation was made competently. However, the deepening between the tile wall and the bathroom is always uneven, contains fragments of the solution, especially if the cement was not applied to the sealant, this spoils the general view of the room.

Due to the fact that excess moisture and soapy solution always settle in a small deepening, a favorable environment for fungi and dark mold is formed in the gap, which is perceived as a strip of hard to remove dirt. The mold itself distinguishes mycotoxins and disputes that spread well in a humid environment, this is harmful to health, especially for people with weakened immunity.

The reason for the exacerbation of the disease of asthmatics, cores, elderly people and painful children is not increased humidity, namely mold in the bathroom, which must be fought with.

1. Finely clean all surfaces, especially under the bathroom, treat them with antifungal fungicides (sold in building materials and household stores).

2. Dry the joint of the bathroom with a wall with a hairdryer and swing the space with a curb ribbon according to the scheme attached in the instructions.

3. Do not forget to ventilate the bathroom after taking the shower and other water procedures and remove the remaining moisture. Also make sure that there are no wet rags in the bathroom after washing the floors, dry them on the balcony or somewhere in the yard.

You will be surprised how much the well -being of your loved ones will improve, thanks to such a simple way, especially since this will ennoble the appearance of the hygienic room familiar to everyone. Excess humidity and mold leads to the destruction of the surfaces of finishing materials, so it is better to reliably close the bathtub, to close the joints between the tiles with a special sealant. Then the bathroom cleaning will be better, and the conditions for the development of pathogenic mold are much less.

Tip: Remember that constant dampness in the bathroom leads to the settlement of condensate, which helps to form mold on all surfaces, even if it is not noticeable. The examination of the washing of bathrooms in ordinary city apartments showed under a microscope how many invisible white, yellowish and grayish fungi, which are perceived as a raid in fact, are dangerous mold and mushrooms-carriages.