Bath edge plastic trim or silicone?

[sasolshares]

Hi folks,
Need to seal around a new acrylic bath, against a tiled wall. I was going to silicone but was wondering whether the Homelux sealing strips are any good. They look like they would give a neat waterproof seal, but I would like some reassurance from anyone who has some experience.
cheers
Rob

 

[breezer]

silicone everytime

 

[sasolshares]

What about silicone, with trim for appearance? Do you get moisture trapped behind these sealing strips after a while?
cheers

 

[david and julie]

I prefer this type of trim which fits under the tiles.

http://www.askshop.co.uk/shop/produ...ile-Bath-Sealing-Strip-Soft-Peach-1830mm.html

However, now you have finished, silicon is best as long as you do a nice job with 2 pieces of masking tape. It can also be removed later if it starts getting dirty.

 

[wreckedit]

I have tried several types of seal around my iron bath and after some time they all failed. The silicone has done the best though. If you have a gap then fill the gap first and allow to dry before applying a final bead of silicone between masking tape. Smooth down the bead with a wet finger or a whathaveyou and before the silicone is set remove the tape otherwise it will lift the edges when its set.

 

[simonh1024]

Use silicone, but remember, as it's an acrylic bath, fill with water just over half way so the silicone gets to a mid-way point when the bath is used. Otherwise, in a year or so when the silicone splits , you'll be doing it all over again.

 

[sasolshares]

Thanks to all for the useful advice. Silicone it is!