Bath top leaking

[MickTryin]

Hi,

The silicone seal at the back of my bath is leaking.

I have redone it a couple of times and it never seems to work.

Is there something better I can do?

Thanks,

Mick

 

[banjodeano]

I am no professional, but i think the pros fill the bath with water to the very top, and silicone it whilst it is pushed down, leave it for several hours to set and then drain the water out, you see i think the problem is when people step in the bath it moves and break the seal, if it is pushed down and sealed, then it cant move down......sorry thats as much as i know, hopefully someone will give better advice
Dean

 

[Diyisfun]

You need to remove all the old silicone. New will not stick to the old.
Use a good make, ensure its mould resistant.
It is not necessary to fill the bath, what you need is a clean dry surface.
There are plenty of 'youtube' clips that may help.

 

[foxhole]

Depends what the bath is made off , steel and iron don’t move much but plastic baths flex when entered so best to fill with water before sealing , use silicon eater to ensure a spotless surface to seal too.

 

[Keithmac]

I used this kit, works very well but you still have to clean all the old silicone off first.

https://www.byretech.com/acatalog/Bath-Seal-Ultra10-kit-rectangular.html

 

[MickTryin]

Just stripped it and sealed again. It's a plastic bath.

Took a shower to test and it leaks, maybe not as much but it still leaks.

 

[Nige F]

Forget the sanitary sealant - get Neutral Curing Silicone - That will stick to plastic ! Any silicone that smells of vinegar Will Not stick. A very common mistake to make

 

[foxhole]

Just stripped it and sealed again. It's a plastic bath.

Took a shower to test and it leaks, maybe not as much but it still leaks.

Is the bath tight to wall?

 

[dpsservices]

I always batten around the bath when fitting one for the bath to sit on. Never had a call back yet

 

[Brigadier]

I always batten around the bath when fitting one for the bath to sit on. Never had a call back yet

I've done this in my own house, and never had a problem either.

 

[dpsservices]

I've done this in my own house, and never had a problem either.

Tbh it’s the only way I know