Sealing bath

[apache]

Hi, can you tell me what is best to use to seal in between the bath and the wall. I am guessing silicon but which one is the best to use.

thanks in advance

 

[Dan Robinson]

Dow Corning - and make sure it is full of water first.

 

[dynomo]

as always, dan continues to beat me to it!!

here is what i use on all my jobs, works a treat and has never let me down...

like dan says, make sure the bath tub is filled prior to applying and definitely check that the bath is supported firmly to the ground and to the wall

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[brenton]

Does one use the same silicone for between bath panel and floor?

Also, any tips as my last lot went dry, cracked and mouldy simultaneously. I don't know if I'm putting too much on.

Children splash so floor gets wet!

 

[Aquaheat]

I agree with Dan,

Dow Corning is the way to go and i have never been let down with its results.

It will be fine to use when sealing between panel and floor as well.

If the stuff taht you used previously dried out and cracked it would suggest that you have used the incorrect compound, maybe used a decoraters caulk?

If you use Dow Corning stuff you should be fine and as previously stated make sure that the bath is full so as to compensate for movement caused by weight.