Should I seal between the wall and bath with silicone before

[neiloneil]

Where the rounded edge of the bath meets the wall it forms a trough . I guess my options are fill it with tile adhesive or with silicone. but which?

 

[Burnerman]

Quality silicone for sure......are you going to add 1/4 round tiles also, to cast the water away from the trough?
John

 

[neiloneil]

Thanks, good suggestion (¼" round tiles). I will have to see if they are available though as I am using 2" square stone tiles (tumbled texture). I didn't see them displayed with the tiles.

Whilst I'm on the subject ; those tiles will need sealing after. I have been told to use a silicone based impermeable sealer, would you agree? can I use any old thing, or would you recommend any particular brands?

 

[Burnerman]

I'd take the advice from a firm such as Ceramic Tile Distributors - they will advise on the adhesive......which will be silicone based. Often enough, when you buy 1/4 rounds, the adhesive is included.
John

 

[AdamCH]

Not sure what you mean by "silicone based impermeable sealer". Lithofin Stain Stop MN is a very good stone sealer. http://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/lithofin-mn-stain-stop-natural-stone-impregnator-sealer-1-litre.html

You can buy as 5L if you have a large area or very absorbent stone.

 

[foxhole]

Where the rounded edge of the bath meets the wall it forms a trough . I guess my options are fill it with tile adhesive or with silicone. but which?

Chase bath to wall and silicon, no trough, no ugly quad tiles required.
After tiling seal again, two row of silicon are better than one.