Choosing a plinth for a bath

We all remember those times when in the bathroomwas placed only a sink, the bath itself and, maybe, an old washing machine. Repair, most often, carried out a very simplified. Usually they only painted the walls or tiled the bath (if the family had a good income). But the finish of seams and joints, which was performed earlier, differs from that which is being done now, quite significantly. For example, the plinth for a bath was not used at all recently.

Previously, a cement screed,leveling, priming, and then all this was painted over with ordinary enamel in several layers. Such sealing of seams or joints made it possible to avoid water leakage from the bath. In communal apartments such a curb exists today.

Certainly, the cement curb is an obsoleteoption, and replaced by practical and convenient "followers" - a plastic corner and a ceramic plinth for the bathroom. Both are designed to prevent water and moisture from getting into the joint between the wall and the bathroom, preventing damage to the finish, and improving the appearance. Thus, the curb and plinth for the bath ennoble the room, and not only perform practical functions.

Choices of choice

Modern market of finishing materials for bathtubsoffers a lot of the most interesting products designed to solve the problem of water leakage. Among them: a plastic corner, marble and ceramic plinth for a bath, and also tapes. On what to choose?

Advantage of PVC curbs for the bath arepractical dimensions and original design. In addition, they are easily mounted on the bath and are not afraid of moisture. Installation is carried out under the tile or on the tile, which leaves the right to choose when installing. Plastic skirt reliably protects the joint from leaks and provides a good appearance. Unfortunately, it is short-lived, in particular, compared with marble and ceramics.

Plinth for bath ceramic

This option is very successful. The corner will protect the seams and finishing materials from leakage for a long time, which means, from mold and fungus, too.

Installation of ceramic skirting is carried out by twoways - on the tile and under the tile. This element is environmentally friendly and has a long period of operation, which is undoubtedly very good. But it is easily damaged.

Marble borders

Corner and skirting board for marble bath differnoble and spectacular view. They are durable and durable, reliably protect the seams and decorate the room. They can easily be attributed to decorative. Big minus: they do not fit well with other materials (the decorative marble curb rarely suits the standard design and style).

Ribbon-curb

The plinth for the bath can be elastic and soft,which simplifies installation even when working with an irregular shape, for example, for acrylic bathtubs. Such skirting board reliably protects against moisture and leaks, but is short-lived.

How to paste?

Construction shops offer a lot of mixtures,sealants, mortars, glues for skirting boards and corners. Do not worry about what and how to stick a corner. Someone like the cement mortar, someone - a tile-curb on the standard glue for tiles, and some use aquarium sealant, which also proved itself well.