Large gap between tub and tile, 1/2", how to Caulk?
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Large gap between tub and tile, 1/2", how to Caulk?
How would I go about filling this large gap around one of my unit's tub and then go about caulking the tub?
Gap is roughly 1/2". Do I use backer rod, grout, and then caulk? Not really sure here. I've never grouted before, and I'm pretty sure you can't use caulk to fill in a 1/2" gap. Thanks
Gap is roughly 1/2". Do I use backer rod, grout, and then caulk? Not really sure here. I've never grouted before, and I'm pretty sure you can't use caulk to fill in a 1/2" gap. Thanks
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That is a pretty big gap, hae you determined that the tub has hot settled do to structural issues with the floor underneath it?
Backer rod and caulking - masking tape off the wall and tub to pull a straight line.
Backer rod and caulking - masking tape off the wall and tub to pull a straight line.
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I don't believe it's a settling issue, the gap around the entire tub is the same height. If I recall correctly, there use to be grout in that gap.
I'm not sure you can spread caulk across a half inch gap even with a back rod...I'd have to take multiple passes with the caulk. Never worked with a gap this large.
I'm not sure you can spread caulk across a half inch gap even with a back rod...I'd have to take multiple passes with the caulk. Never worked with a gap this large.
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I'd suggest ceramic quarter round as the best solution or PVC quarter round molding as the easiest.
More ideas: http://www.myrustica.com/mexican-til.../#.Vqk6GlNpUUQ
More ideas: http://www.myrustica.com/mexican-til.../#.Vqk6GlNpUUQ
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Can you pull back on your picture and show me a full shot that includes the tub transition from horizontal to vertical. I'm not seeing how to appropriately dress out the tub to make pencil liner or quarter round look decent.