Bath sealant gap limit?

[braniff]

For some reason the gap between the long bath edge and the tiles above is nearly a centimetre. It had split because presumably the bath wasn't filled before originally applying. The seal at the head of the bath behind the taps is still intact but then that wouldn't flex as much.

I was wondering whether to pack the gap before unloading huge quantities of sealant into it. It will require careful application as it will simply disappear down the side, into the darkness.

There used to be L shaped adhesive strips available to cover the gap, although I never trusted them. Is there a modern equivalent?

Can anyone suggest an alternative method, or a way of preparing the gap for the sealant?

Advice much appreciated.

Regards - braniff

 

[dilalio]

you could try cutting some strips from a length of foam pipe lagging and squeeze that into the gap before overbeading with silicone

http://m.screwfix.com/c/heating-plu...p=managedredirect-_-plumbing-_-pipeinsulation

 

[braniff]

Thanks dilalio, I was thinking along those lines but have decided I'm going to have a plumber pull the sides off, check the support structure and do it as properly as is possible, bearing in mind its been bodged in the past.

Many thanks - braniff