Gap around shower tray before tiling.

[houstonwehaveaproblem]

Can anyone advise me if this gap is acceptable before i bond the shower tray down.

The gap is 5mm & Its just at one end of the tray, the walls are not perfectly straight

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[gregers]

if it was mine i would just pump in a load of silicone.

 

[houstonwehaveaproblem]

I was thinking that the new tiles would cover this gap when they are fitted?

 

[gregers]

i tend to er on the side of caution,moisture WILL find a way in.so i will do my best to stop it,hence filling it with silicone for the sake of a few quid now could save you lots in the long run.

 

[houstonwehaveaproblem]

i tend to er on the side of caution,moisture WILL find a way in.so i will do my best to stop it,hence filling it with silicone for the sake of a few quid now could save you lots in the long run.

Im about to silicone the base down to the plinth so with silicone the gaps too.

Was worried the new tiles wont cover that gap

 

[tictic]

How thick are your tiles....

You could channel the wall slightly at the other end of tray and it will be more flush...

 

[houstonwehaveaproblem]

How thick are your tiles....

You could channel the wall slightly at the other end of tray and it will be more flush...

Havent bought any yet!

Will look for some thick ones

 

[foxhole]

You could board the wall with 6mm backer and ensure an overhang, always best to silicon before and after tiling.

 

[houstonwehaveaproblem]

Have just tanked the whole shower area

I think the tiles will be thick enough