Mind The Gap - TilersForums.com

[Gnasher]

Hi

I'm sure this must be a regular question, but no idea how to find the answer on here.

When tiling around a bath, how big a gap should be allowed between the top of the bath and the bottom row of tiles?

I'm sure I've previously read that it should be 5mm to allow the silicon to get in the gap and form a good seal.

Thanks for your help.

Gnasher

 

[p4ulo]

5mm is quite big mate.
I always use a spacer on its side around the edge of the bath, must be 2-3mm I guess? Don't forget to fill the bath with water before you sealant.

 

[Qwerty]

As me old mate @p4ulo says...5mm too big. I use tiling wedges to space it off of the bath

 

[jobdone]

Put a straight edge along the bath. Most are rarely flat so there may be 1 mm at the ends and 3-4mm in the centre or vice versa

 

[Andy Allen]

Hi

I'm sure this must be a regular question, but no idea how to find the answer on here.

When tiling around a bath, how big a gap should be allowed between the top of the bath and the bottom row of tiles?

I'm sure I've previously read that it should be 5mm to allow the silicon to get in the gap and form a good seal.

Thanks for your help.

Gnasher

2 mm is plenty. .

 

[John Benton]

2-3mm for me with red wedges for support

 

[scotmk]

I have 2 to 3 mm as my bath is a little curvy down the end.

 

[Gnasher]

Hi I'm sure this must be a regular question, but no idea how to find the answer on here. When tiling around a bath, how big a gap should be allowed between the top of the bath and the bottom row of tiles? I'm sure I've previously read that it should be 5mm to allow the silicon to get in the gap and form a good seal. Thanks for your help. Gnasher