Repairs and problems

Gaps appearing along the bath or worktop seal

What actually fixes it

  1. 1

    Sealing an empty bath creates a joint that tears the first time it is used with someone in it.

  2. 2

    A gap at one end only usually means movement or an unsupported bath rather than sealant failure.

Before you commit

Sealing an empty bath creates a joint that tears the first time it is used with someone in it.
freestanding bath general property maintenance project, Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire), referenced in our guide to sealant gaps
Recent marble bathroom installation with freestanding bath completed in Gloucester, relevant reference for Gloucestershire clients, referenced in our guide to sealant gaps

Your questions answered

Can I seal over the gap?

New silicone will not bond well to old; the joint should be cut out and redone.

Should the bath be supported more?

Additional leg support and a battened edge reduce movement and extend seal life.

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Where this fits with our work

Add sealant gaps to a wider project?

Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.

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