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How to Seal Your Bathtub no comments
Difficulty: Easy
Equipment
Silicone
Silicone gun
Knife/ Scissors
washing up liquid
Cloth
Time: About two hours
Risk: Small
New baths will need to be sealed in order to stop water from leaking round their edges. Old baths may need their seals replaced if they have become damaged. In both cases a silicone seal is a suitable solution.
1) Baths can move when they are filled with water. If a silicone seal is applied to an empty bath, then the seal may break or crack if the bath does move. Start by filling the bath to its overflow level.
2) Take the applicator nozzle and cut the end to a suitable size with a knife or pair of scissors.
3) Cut open the tube of silicone
4) Attach the applicator nozzle to the silicone tube.
5) Draw back the rod on the silicone gun.
6) Slide the silicone tube into the gun.
7) Pull the trigger lightly so that the rod presses against the back of the tube.
Clean the edges of the bath and remove any old silicone. You can use a suitable tool to scrape this off. Take care not to scratch the bath tub.
9) Point the gun at the gap at the edge of the bath and pull the trigger. Apply an even pressure to the trigger to ensure an even finish.
10) Move along the edge applying the silicone in a consistent line.
11) Use a finger covered in washing up liquid to smooth the silicone. Smoothly run your finger over the silicone to even out the finish
12) Any excess silicone can be removed with a cloth and some washing up liquid.
13) Wait for the silicone to set and clean the seal the next day with a damp cloth.
Any tools required for this task can be bought from toolbox. They provide a wide variety of tools and equipment.
Making the Right Selection in Bathtubs! no comments
Of the many different designs in tubs, one that truly stands out is the claw foot model. These bathtubs represent the Victorian style that is so reminiscent of days gone by. The demand for this type of tub seems to be making a come-back with the restoration of many older estate homes of this era. The slipper model with claw feet is one of the most attractive which boasts porcelain inlay over the cast iron. These can be purchased for just under $3,000 with the china fixtures an additional costs of approximately $150.00. If your choice of decorating seeks the antique look, this would be the right choice for the re-do.
It might be that your design of choice is more along the lines of contemporary or modern in home decor. Bathtubs are available in an array of materials and of the more modern, one might select the stainless steel variety. These units are most often shown in a free-standing style and are available in contoured bottoms for additional comfort while soaking or bathing. The corner style made of stainless steel or copper can also add visual interest to the modern bathroom while also saving a considerable amount of room space. Many of the corner units can accommodate two persons. Many companies are working together with the environment to create a product that is promoting a greener planet and these metal units are being made from recycled products and the cutting process is achieved with the use of water jet technology resulting in a safer procedure for workers and work area as well.
So you already have the tub and have no plans to update your bathroom. However, with a change in the status of your health, there is a definite need for whirlpool therapy to alleviate your discomfort. There is a portable unit that can be placed in bathtubs which will give that same water action and is only a fraction of the costs of a completely new tub. For less than $100, you can purchase either a unit that attaches to the bottom of your tub with suction cups or the spa bath mat that covers most of the bottom surface of the tub. These appear to be ideal for at home use or when traveling.
Of all the many bathtubs mentioned, none will the perfect match for you unless it meets all of your needs and expectations. Defining these are matters of personal choice and moving toward the final selection.
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