Fix Gap Around Tub And Floor

Installing vinyl plank flooring can be an effective way of installing cheaper flooring while retaining the look and feel of a wood floor.

Fix gap around tub and floor.

How would i go about filling this large gap around one of my unit s tub and then go about caulking the tub. Not really sure here. I m just looking for options please dont suggest to retile as that is not an option for now. Then peel off the thin strip of vinyl and clean out any dirt or old caulk.

Similar to the gap that can exist between your wall tile and tub you may have a space between the floor and your bathtub. How to fill the gap between the bathtub flooring. Do i use backer rod grout and then caulk. If you have this problem then you may be wondering what you can do both to improve the look of your vinyl plank flooring and also to fill in gaps.

This gap may widen over time as your home shifts. However putting in this flooring is an art form and sometimes gaps can appear between poorly laid boards. Fill gaps between 1 4 and 1 2 inch in width with two beads of caulk set side by side. Gap is roughly 1 2.

At most tile specialty shops you can get or order sanded caulk most floor grouts are sanded that will closely match your existing grout color. Apply one bead directly along the edge of the tub and the second bead along the edge of the wall. This fix is only practical for interior tile floors and when the gaps between the tiles are 1 4 in. My bathroom tile is ceramic and was clearly installed poorly there is about a 3 4 to 1 gap between the tub and the floor tile it currently has caulk to fill the gap but that always get dirty and separates over time.

Press the threshold. Glue a solid surface threshold along the tub vinyl floor joint to stop vinyl curling and make your bathroom look clean and fresh. As with any other gap near your bathtub you ll want to close the opening to prevent any possible water damage or the onset of mold and mildew.