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Shower seal options?

  • 10-04-2016 5:34pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    The sealant on my shower tray split and was causing a leak. I have taken some the seal and trim off to discover that there is a gap of up to about 10mm between the bottom of the tiles and the tray.

    What can I use to seal this without replacing tiles?

    I found showerseal ultra 10 online but not sure if it's any use.

    http://www.byretech.com/acatalog/ShowerSeal-Ultra-10-Half-Seal.html

    All advice appreciated!

    Thanks


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,279 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    This happens when someone not really knowing what they are doing tiles. It sounds like someone just used silicone as a seal between the tiles and tray. A real tiler would never do this.
    To fix this properly the bottom row of tiles should be removed and the tray taken out. A strip seal like clasi seal or easy seal should be fitted to the tray. The tray should be replumbed. Then the bottom row of tiles go back on over the seal. That is a lifetime job if done correctly.

    If you just want to patch it up I'd suggest staying away from silicone altogether. I'm not a tec 7 guy (some use it for everything) but it would be a good sealant in this case.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    This happens when someone not really knowing what they are doing tiles. It sounds like someone just used silicone as a seal between the tiles and tray. A real tiler would never do this.
    To fix this properly the bottom row of tiles should be removed and the tray taken out. A strip seal like clasi seal or easy seal should be fitted to the tray. The tray should be replumbed. Then the bottom row of tiles go back on over the seal. That is a lifetime job if done correctly.

    If you just want to patch it up I'd suggest staying away from silicone altogether. I'm not a tec 7 guy (some use it for everything) but it would be a good sealant in this case.

    Thanks.

    I think tec7 is actually what was on it and split!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    Im guessing the house is fairly new and the floor has dropped abit .If your doing a patch job which will give you a permanent seal you should be fitting a sealux Reg 25 seal.the correct fix would be to remove the bottom row of tiles and fit a sealux pro 25 seal with only sealux silicone being used


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    agusta wrote: »
    Im guessing the house is fairly new and the floor has dropped abit .If your doing a patch job which will give you a permanent seal you should be fitting a sealux Reg 25 seal.the correct fix would be to remove the bottom row of tiles and fit a sealux pro 25 seal with only sealux silicone being used

    Thanks.

    Would Sealux 20 over the tiles be any good?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭agusta


    yes,sealux reg 20 or sealux reg 25.the upstand on it has to be sealed and bonded to the tile too,You will need two tubes of sealux silicone


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    agusta wrote: »
    yes,sealux reg 20 or sealux reg 25.the upstand on it has to be sealed and bonded to the tile too,You will need two tubes of sealux silicone

    Thank you. Good to know I need the extra tube.

    Where can I buy it around south Dublin?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭tommytee


    Go with Sealux, unlike Byretec's ultra 10, Sealux allows for joint movement when joist shrinkage occurs, very cleaver design,
    I think chadwicks sell them- not sure, google them and you will find online sellers
    T


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    tommytee wrote: »
    Go with Sealux, unlike Byretec's ultra 10, Sealux allows for joint movement when joist shrinkage occurs, very cleaver design,
    I think chadwicks sell them- not sure, google them and you will find online buyers
    T

    Thanks. I did go with the Sealux reg 25 in the end. I got in chadwicks at walkinstown roundabout at the weekend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 235 ✭✭Tommy Max


    Have issues with water leaking between bathtub and wall tiles. Going to get plumber to refit the bat securely and retiling around the bath.

    Which is better for sealing. Sealux 20 or classi seal? Any issues with either when retiling?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,279 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Tommy Max wrote:
    Which is better for sealing. Sealux 20 or classi seal? Any issues with either when retiling?


    I prefer classi seal if fitted properly


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