After installing the bath, it becomes necessary to close the gap between the wall and the bathroom. Even if it is very tight to put the bath against the wall, the gap remains. Previously, such a gap was covered with concrete and painted over. Now there is a more modern way. This is a bath a border.
The gap between the wall and the bathroom threatens serious consequences. First of all, it is not aesthetically pleasing. The gap spoils the appearance. Also, water will flow under the bath through it, which will lead to an increase in humidity in the room and can lead to the flooding of neighbors from below. Recently, a terrace board is often used. The price of it is average.
With the help of a border for a bath, the gap between the wall and the bathroom is removed.
There are several varieties of the curb:
– plastic – is considered very practical and inexpensive. It’s very easy to work with it. On sale there are plastic borders of different modifications. It is glued with liquid nails or silicone.
– ceramic – durable and durable. It fits very well into the finish (especially if the walls are overlaid with tiles). There are also corner elements for such a border on sale.
– strip – very convenient and practical. It is a sealing polyethylene tape. Such borders manufacturers produce different widths. Its base is self -adhesive, although it is better to add silicone.
– from natural stone – made of granite, marble or travertine. The most durable and expensive material.