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Thread: Tiling bath into wall
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5th March 2008, 05:15 PM #1
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Tiling bath into wall
Hi all,
First post on these forums for so go easy.
I am installnig a new bath (Mizu 1400mm from reece)http://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/products/1750591
The bath is to be installed in a corner and my question is - the bath has no tiling lip around the edge, but as the bath will sit into the studs in the wall, what is the process for water proofing those two bath sides which are against the wall?
Hope the question is clear enough.
Also the bath tech spec sheet says the bath requires no support underneath. ie no mortar bed etc. In my opinion i would say this would then require a fairly good flexible coupling to the waste pipe due to any possible flexing of the bath.
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated
Thanks
Reidy
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5th March 2008, 07:52 PM #2
G'day Reidy, the bath is notched into the studs to a depth that allows the wall sheets to pass down some distance over the lip. This gap is then sealed with sikaflex or other polyurethane sealant. The tiles are then laid with just a small gap to the bath ledge and this gap is siliconed.
I have just installed an enamel caroma bath which also had instructions NOT to install any base underneath. Always follow the makers recommendations. Some ask for it some not.
Cheers
Michael
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5th March 2008, 10:29 PM #3
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Michael,
the bath is notched into the studs to a depth that allows the wall sheets to pass down some distance over the lip
http://www.reece.com.au/products/pdf/1750591.pdf
Cheers,
Reidy
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6th March 2008, 08:48 AM #4
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9th March 2008, 12:19 PM #5
From the last Reece link the bath is not designed to be sealed into a wall along its edge (having no lip) but sealed at its under-edge onto a hob-type of wall.
Jack
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9th March 2008, 03:22 PM #6
Reidy, that style of bath is not designed to be let in to a wall.
I would be looking at installing it in a surrounding hob [set away from the wall ] or choosing a different style of bath with a lip.
I think you'll be asking for problems if you're going to rely solely on a mastic/silicone seal to prevent water penetration.Peter Clarkson
www.ausdesign.com.au
This information is intended to provide general information only.
It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice.
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9th March 2008, 05:24 PM #7
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Thanks for the replies.
We already have the bath and we chose it for the length and style. It is 1400 long which is the max length we had to play with. Couldn't find any others that length, only shorter ones about 1200-1300 which we thought looked pretty ordinary. The tiler/waterproofer we are using says its not going to be a problem.
I just need to sheet around the bath before he gets there. He said to sheet around and he will do the rest. I just thought i would get some more opinions before hand.
So thanks again
Cheers
Reidy
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