Resealing between tile and shower base -large gaps - Tile Advice

[radi]

Hi Folks

I hope you had a good new year.

I am in the process of resealing the gap between the base of the shower tray and the tiles immediately above. However, the tiles have been cut quite short leaving a substantial gap to fill.

Do you fill the gap with just sealant and smooth off, or can you fill the main gap initially with grout and then seal with sealant.Any other ideas appreciated.

Thanks

 

[DHTiling]

When you say quite a gap... how much.. in mm's please..?

 

[jay]

pics might help if you dont mind

 

[kilty55]

as above how big is the gap and piccies

 

[radi]

Geez guys--Photos would really test me (i would need to work on that one) but I have measured the gap and I would say around 9mm

 

[kilty55]

ooya 9mm is too much

 

[jay]

omg 9mm :mad2:

 

[radi]

Would you recommend replacing the bottom tile -- installed several years ago and no doubt I will struggle to find a replacement?

 

[kilty55]

yes 9mm is too much imo

 

[DHTiling]

You can use a product called Teleseal.. that would work.. but deffo too much to silicone..



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[jay]

just wondering any chance the base has dropped as you may have a problem with the base

 

[radi]

Thanks for all your advice. I will have a proper look at the Teleseal 10 tomorrow suggested by Dave.

That's a good point Jay but from what I can see gaps are much less on the adjoining tiles so I am assuming that it is not a 'drop' issue, just poorly measured and cut tiles.

Thanks