A handyman has laid a floor of sticky-back vinyl tiles on top of new hardboard in my home office. He's laid it right into the fireplace recess as the fireplace is now only ornamental and it seemed the best way to do it.
However, it's left a raggedy gap where the vinyl tiles meet the upright walls. See pics. I don't know what to do about it. Not only does the "finish" look horrible after an outlay of hundreds of hard-earned pounds, but as the room gets mopped regularly, the join needs to be somewhat waterproofed. I fear that repeated wet getting into that join will make the tiles curl up.
I've sat here staring at it glumly for a bit and am considering to cover the gap. I've come up with (a) small timber quadrant, painted; or a cartridge of black silicone sealant. I can't think of anything else at present.
What is the correct way of dealing with this kind of floor when it abuts a fireplace? What can I to gain a nice and waterproof finish?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can advise.
LHL.
However, it's left a raggedy gap where the vinyl tiles meet the upright walls. See pics. I don't know what to do about it. Not only does the "finish" look horrible after an outlay of hundreds of hard-earned pounds, but as the room gets mopped regularly, the join needs to be somewhat waterproofed. I fear that repeated wet getting into that join will make the tiles curl up.
I've sat here staring at it glumly for a bit and am considering to cover the gap. I've come up with (a) small timber quadrant, painted; or a cartridge of black silicone sealant. I can't think of anything else at present.
What is the correct way of dealing with this kind of floor when it abuts a fireplace? What can I to gain a nice and waterproof finish?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can advise.
LHL.