Tiling between wall tiles and shower base

[Knapp1]

I have a shower with existing wall tiles in good condition and a resin stone base set on concrete so it is not flexible. I have used silicone to seal the base to wall tiles but find it doesn't last well. In addition on one side of the tray there is a horizontal gap about 1 inch, because of the size of the existing cubicle(not a proprietary cubicle). My idea is to get quadrant tiles to set around the base perimeter, and grout with a good quality waterproof grout. Is it possible to get such quadrant tiles, ie about 1 inch thickness, with a concave surface to shed water effectively? They would have a shape similar to the quadrant pine beading you find in DIY shops.

Any info on suppliers would be gratefully received.

 

[tiler jase]

Firstly bear in mind that all stated waterproof adhesives and grouts are NOT waterproof!. They are water resistant i.e they do not deteriate when subject to showers etc. In short water will pass through them and your walls and will still get wet. On a good note though Topps sell ceramic bath edge quadrant type tiles made by H & R Johnsons tiles in stoke and they are about an inch in height and come in several colours.

 

[Knapp1]

Firstly bear in mind that all stated waterproof adhesives and grouts are NOT waterproof!. They are water resistant i.e they do not deteriate when subject to showers etc. In short water will pass through them and your walls and will still get wet. On a good note though Topps sell ceramic bath edge quadrant type tiles made by H & R Johnsons tiles in stoke and they are about an inch in height and come in several colours.

Thanks for advice, I thought "waterproof" meant it, but "water resistant" would be a better description. I suppose epoxy grout may be actually waterproof? But then that is difficult to use as it suddenly goes off. Will have a look at the tiles you mention.

 

[masona]

It is misleading and the only way is to tanked your shower area.