ᐅ Tiled shower floor – sooner or later problems caused by the silicone seal?
Created on: 11 Feb 2021 17:09
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annab377
Hello everyone,
If I want to tile the floor of my shower area, won’t I sooner or later (likely after more than 10 years) encounter problems at the following spot:
the silicone joint between the outer floor tile and the first vertical wall tile next to it? This joint will surely be filled with silicone or acrylic, and sooner or later there will be a leak there. Then water will run—without me noticing much—under the tiles while showering.
Isn’t this a major drawback of tiled shower areas?
Thanks and best regards,
annab377
If I want to tile the floor of my shower area, won’t I sooner or later (likely after more than 10 years) encounter problems at the following spot:
the silicone joint between the outer floor tile and the first vertical wall tile next to it? This joint will surely be filled with silicone or acrylic, and sooner or later there will be a leak there. Then water will run—without me noticing much—under the tiles while showering.
Isn’t this a major drawback of tiled shower areas?
Thanks and best regards,
annab377
There are plastic wet rooms made from a fibrous plastic material. They are factory-cast as complete units. I’m not sure what the technical term for this is. Boats are also made from this material. It is used in motorhomes as well. I have seen this once in a hotel... unique atmosphere!
It definitely didn’t have any silicone joints 😉
It definitely didn’t have any silicone joints 😉
I’m not a fan of wet floor tiles at all… neither in the bathroom, the swimming pool, nor anywhere else… They always make me feel a bit uneasy. I personally find tile mosaics more hygienic… and they are also available in very flat designs. There are grout lines here as well, which I wipe dry after every shower.
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knalltüte12 Feb 2021 12:29face26 schrieb:
There are plastic wet rooms made from fiber-reinforced plastic. They are cast and finished in the factory. I’m not sure what the technical term is. They are also used to make boats. You’ll find them installed in motorhomes. I’ve seen them before in hotels... a unique atmosphere!
There definitely was no silicone sealant 😉 You mostly find those in student dormitories or hostels. And by "unique," you don’t mean "nice," do you?
I once encountered a case where the joint between the wall and the shower tray cracked. The users didn’t notice it for years.
Only when mold appeared in the adjacent room did they realize the problem. This also happened after a long time, as furniture was placed in front of the affected area.
Regular inspections are essential.
Only when mold appeared in the adjacent room did they realize the problem. This also happened after a long time, as furniture was placed in front of the affected area.
Regular inspections are essential.
superzapp schrieb:
You usually find something like that more in student dormitories or youth hostels. And by "unique" you don’t mean "nice," right?You can find something like that in the US in many different versions. However, the bathtub is usually only 1.40 meters (4 feet 7 inches) long.