In the interior of the bathroom, every little thing is important. Neither ultra-modern acrylic bathNor a dear collectible tile on the wall will not look impeccable if the unattractive clearance remains between them.

By tradition, impractical clearance is covered with a special border or plinth. We will try to figure out how to choose a border for the bathroom correctly, and consider the installation steps.

There is no gap between the bathhouse and the wall can be achieved single way: Ideally align the wall and also perfectly put ceramic tiles. However, even after the work of professional tiles, a narrow, slightly noticeable gap remains. In addition, some incomplete will ruin general formAnd the risk of moisture penetration in the gap will remain.

For this reason, experts insist on laying a border - a continuous hermetic tape or design, which tightly closes the wiping gap and protects the space under the bathroom from high humidity and mold. Thus, the additional element performs two functions:

  • provides a comfortable atmosphere, protecting moisture;
  • it helps to make a finished finishing design.

Even if you have rounded corners (found in panel houses) or uneven walls, the situation is fixed by borders for ceramic tiles in the bathroom - they compensate for the shortcomings and cover the gap.

On the Internet Internet, you can find a board, how to do without a border. "Cleells" advise to install the bath in the wall to the wall, and then lay the tile so that the bottom row stands right on the acrylic (or steel) side. This method is applied subject to the provision of 100% stability of the container. If the bathroom falls over time, an inaccurate gap will appear, which will still have mask.

It remains to find out what sizes should be a border. Its length can be any (ceramic parts are selected in the width of the tile, plastic - on the length of the side), the width depends on the magnitude of the slot. The narrow gap (up to 3 mm) is initially filled with sealant, the gap 0.3-2, 5 cm - mounting foam, the distance from 2.5 cm to 6 cm is filled concrete solution (using formwork).

Consequently, in the first case, there is enough curious 3 cm wide, in the second - 3-6 cm, and in the latter you have to look for the widest possible option.

Types of borders: how to choose?

If you acquire collectible ceramics, you can find special elements for the design of the bath. But more often the main parts are wall and floor tiles, decorative elements and wall curbs that are not intended for sealing joints. In this case, additional elements will have to buy, so we will try to figure out their classification.

Ceramics: reliably and attractive

Along with natural stone, ceramic tile is best Material For lining of walls and floor in the bathroom and bathroom. This is the only material of natural origin, which perfectly "gets around" next to water, does not lose its appearance for decades and exhibits the amazing properties of wear resistance.

Accordingly, the corners of ceramics have all the qualities of tiles. Despite the fact that they are in a kind of risk area - at the junction of the wall and bath - their service life is not inferior to the long-lived wall cladding.

Ceramic border elements differ environmental purity, as natural materials are most involved in the production process: clay, sand, minerals

General specifications Ceramic elements:

  • durability - they serve at least 50 years without loss of aesthetic properties;
  • moisture resistance - do not react to the presence of moisture;
  • frost resistance - withstand the temperature of the non-heated room, and the porcelain stoneware and clinker easily transfer the cycles of frost-defrosting;
  • fire resistance - unlike polymers are not lit and do not distinguish dangerous toxins;
  • resistance to abrasion - thanks modern technologies The manufacture of elements and drawing the picture appearance over the years does not change.

With the help of ceramic borders for the bathroom, you can emphasize the cladding geometry, add the thematic pattern shown on the wall panel, to highlight the perimeter of the bowl - that is, a border part of ceramics is a full-fledged decorative element. Availability of various models and rich color paletteexisting in the modern market allow you to make the interior harmonious and stylish.

Caring for a smooth brilliant coating does not occupy a lot of time and means: it is enough to wipe with a damp sponge, and then a dry cloth. Fresh spots from water and detergents Easily washed off by ordinary soap solution

The advantages of ceramic borders include costs, because along with expensive copyright collections there are economy-class products available to everyone.

Plastic as an inexpensive alternative

If you prefer more economical option, pay attention to the plastic counterparts. After mounting, some of them (traditional design) look like white ceramic borders, and if we talk about all kinds, then three mains can be distinguished:

  • internal, intended for laying under the tile;
  • external, mounted on the junction after cladding;
  • twisted profile resembling outdoor plinth.

When installing a two-stroke profile, first fix the holder bar, then the upper decorative element is attached to it.

If you correctly install both parts of the design, the border will firmly lay down to the wall and surface of the bath, and from aesthetic point of view it will look very neat and beautiful

The dimensions of the parts are chosen according to bath dimensions and wall design. Their width is different - from 30 mm to 50 mm, and the length of the blanks can reach 3 m. Usually acquire 2 pieces of 1.8 m or one 3 meter. Before mounting, they must be cut into 2 or 3 working items. For the design of the ends, plugs are provided for corners - "asterisks".

Samples of borders for plastic baths: they differ in size, shape, fastening method, can have a different color (most often white color or pastel shade - beige, blue, green or pink)

Plastic is inferior to ceramics and in appearance, and according to the degree of strength. Over time, it will have to be replaced, as the surface darkens from water and chemicals. However, it is quite suitable as temporary protection, and with proper installation fully performs its basic function.

Self-adhesive border ribbon

Elastic border in the form of a ribbon - the most a budget option. It is made of PVD with a thickness of 150-200 micron, a flexible waterproof polymer with a butyl glue applied to the opposite direction. Sold in rolls Long 3, 35 m, wide - from 3 to 6 cm.

Border tape does not guarantee one hundred percent tightness and its service life - no more than 2 years, but the inexpensive cost and simplicity of gluing made it popular

Advantages of self-adhesive tape:

  • low cost;
  • the ability to glue yourself;
  • satisfactory protection (maximum - for narrow gaps);
  • resistance to random strikes.

Another advantage that distinguishes the ribbon from other borders is flexibility. Elastic material will be useful for those who did not have time or could not be perfectly align the walls.

To mount the sticky strip, no additional angular or end elements are needed, if necessary, sufficiently small sliced \u200b\u200bpieces.

Some manufacturers in the material for curb ribbons include phytoncides, but this is not enough to protect against mold. If the film does not fit tightly to the cafée, a black flare appears due to the constant penetration of moisture

Brief instructions for use:

  • clean the walls and edges of the bath from the traces of an old border and sealant;
  • wipe the working area by degreasing composition, dry;
  • fill the sealant wired interval;
  • cut the necessary piece of ribbon;
  • for more efficient gluing, heat the tape with a hairdryer;
  • starting from the edge, slowly disappear the protective strip and glue the border with small "portions" - 10-15 cm, try not to stretch the tape;
  • in the corner, leave a small supply of material and continue to glue;
  • cut at the end.

Then finish placing the angles: cut the left folds in the middle, remove the extra pieces, and when the gap, glue it with a small fragment of the tape. There is a second option - before gluing, cut the band to the desired pieces, cut the angular ends at an angle of 45º and start gluing from the angle. Over time, some areas may be preserved to turn out, use the silicone sealant to repair.

Bordeur Installation Instructions for Bath

The order of installation of a plastic and ceramic border Consider in more detail, as it is a bit more complicated than sticking the tape. To begin with, decide on the choice and do not forget about the compliance of the interior design rules: Economical PVC is not suitable for premises with expensive cladding, and exclusive ceramics is not combined with budget cafeter or plastic panels.

Ceramic Corner Installation Technology

If there are no angular elements in the tile collection, pick up the style and color details from other collections or take a universal white version. The total length of the elements should coincide with the length of the parts of the contact of the bath and walls (taking into account the "stars"). We recommend adding one piece to break the breakdown.

In order not to cut out of the border corners from pieces, try to find a set, which includes or trilateral concave "stars", or elements with diagonal ends

For mounting on the wall, except the border, tile glue, waterproof grout, sealant, spatula and sponge. It should be started with the preparation of the base - removal of old material, washing and drying. Then perform the following actions:

  • fill over the clearance with a material that provides tightness (a sealant is suitable for a narrow gap, for wide - mounting foam);
  • we prepare tile glue strictly according to the instructions;
  • we begin laying the elements from the angle: flaming the inverse surface with glue and carefully pressed to the base;
  • between separate items leave small space - as when laying tiles;
  • if the last element has a greater than necessary, length, cut off the excess fragment with a grinder or carefully bite the passage;
  • we give a day to dry, and the next day fill all the cracks of the grout, immediately removing the remains with a damp sponge.

If there is no angular "asterisks", cut out a similar item from a straight blank. Instead, you can cut two angular details at an angle of 45º, by type ceiling plinth. To the edges of the cut fragments look neatly and naturally produce grinding.

Filling a wired sealant interval, use a special gun - so the material will be used more rationally, and the result will look careful

If the bath is already installed and the wall is lined, the ceramic corner can be fixed more simple way - To put on the "liquid nails", filling the gaps with a sealant.

Video instruction on the installation of a ceramic border:

Ready result: Bath with a white ceramic border:

Installation of plastic plinth

PVC plinths are less reliable, but no less popular than ceramic products. And although they do not have sufficient strength and faster wear out, attractive appearance and democratic price becomes a decisive moment when buying.

In addition, they are convenient for quick installation if the repair must be finished for a short period of time. Consider the installation of the border for the bath on the tile.

So, the installation of a polymer border consists of several stages:

  • purchase and preparation required material and tool;
  • cleansing the base - the edges of the bath and the tiles bordering it;
  • protection of surfaces not involved in the procedure;
  • sealing the gap between the wall and the bathroom;
  • printing plastic elements.

To clean the surfaces, use a building knife, sandpaper, rigid sponge. It is more difficult to get rid of the remnants of the "liquid" nails: usually they are removed using a knife and a construction dryer. We process the surface alternately with an antiseptic and degreasing agent (acetone, alcoholic solution or white spirit), let dry or accelerate the process with a hairdryer.

Anti mold can be struggling with folk remedies ("Whiteness", ammonic alcohol, vinegar, soda) or disinfectants of domestic purposes ("Anti-mold", "Domestos" -Niversal spray)

Next, prepare plastic strips: Cut up the length of the sides, at the angular ends, we make a section of 45 ° (in the absence of finished corners). Using greater tape, close the surface around the working area, then not to score from the enamel or tile of the mounting foam, "liquid nails" or sealant.

Before mounting the slats, it is necessary to hermeticly close the slit to water, even if it penetrates under the curb, did not flow to the floor. For a narrow gap, a silicone sealant or a conventional tiled grout is usually used, for a wide assembly foam. Do not forget that the volume of foam after applying can increase 3 times. The foam is porous, so it must be aligned: crop the construction knife and cove your grout.

The main stage is the gluing PVC plinth. A special sealant on adhesive basis is suitable as a fixing material, glue for aquarium, "liquid nails". Gently smear the adhesive composition on both edges of the plank with a thin continuous layer, we apply the product to the place and press it gently.

It is easiest to glue narrow plastic corners, the sealing of which is relevant with the complete absence of gaps or with minimal lumen (1-2 mm)

If a little glue came out, immediately remove a sponge or cloth. It remains to remove protective greasy tape and check the reliability of work.

One of the options for gluing plastic plinth to sealant:

Installation or gluing a ceramic or plastic border forces even beginner homemade Master. Video instructions and detailed description Procedures will help make your bath with a hermetic, neat and comfortable for care. However, if necessary, refer to professional builders: they will help and select sealant, and cut ceramics.

Borders for baths are designed to close and seal the gap between the bathroom and the wall. This flaw has a very dangerous tendency to initiate the occurrence of mold fungi. Therefore, the elimination of the slot between the bathroom and the wall not only gives a more spree view, but also contributes to the normalization of the microclimate in the room.

For this, there are several types of such borders for the bath: ceramic, plastic, self-adhesive, etc. Examples see pictures.

The slot between the bathroom and the wall is formed in two cases: bought walls (there is no direct angle in the places of wall connection) or the finishing sequence is broken.

The classic option determines the following sequence:

  1. Floors.
  2. Installation bathroom.
  3. Walls.
  4. Ceiling.

With this sequence, tile, mosaic (or other material used to finish the walls), will lie on the side of the bathroom. And it guarantees the absence of a gap.

But in some cases, it may be necessary to replace the bath after decoration of the walls, and then the gaps appear.

Ventilation under the bathroom is extremely weak. Stagnation leads to the fact that mold fungi began to develop in a favorable microclimate. Mold, in the gap between the bathroom and the wall, not only spoils the appearance of its black, but also spoil the air indoors. Dark and slimy raid will not immediately be noticeable for the eye, but the smell of dampness and tensions, even in the presence of forced ventilation, it will be permanently permanently. Especially when the temperature is raised in the room. And besides odor, the disputes themselves of mold fungi can get into the body and provoke the occurrence of an infectious disease.

This explanation must be enough, but there is still aesthetic factor. The gap without decor around the perimeter of the bathroom, like a spoon of concert, spoils all the impression of beautiful repair.

Border Choice for Bath

Yes, in the old manner, such a gap just can be smeared cement mortar. And after drying it, paint it into the dominant color. But it is so ugly that the feasibility of using the border is not questioned by anyone.

The choice among a variety of proposals should be dictated not only by the desire for beauty and the sore, but also the permissibility of the combination of materials of the wall and the border itself. For example, if the walls are separated by plastic lining, then even an exceptionally beautiful and elegant granite curb will look like a saddle on a cow.

Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the gradation of all types of borders. At the same time, the most objective assessment will be divided by the material of the Bordeur itself. And so, all of them are divided into two big categories:

  1. Based on mineral raw materials:
  • Granite.
  • Marble.
  1. Based on PVC polymers:
  • Plastic corners.
  • Plastic borders for the bath.
  • Fontoam borders (ceiling plinth).
  • Ribbon borders.

The mansion is rubber and stainless (stainless steel) borders. Installation does not have fundamental differences from other types of profile, therefore will not be considered in detail.

The general property of all borders is their extremely low water absorption.. Separately, it can be said that mineral types of borders do not have flexibility, but polymeric can be bent at any angle. To do this, they are just enough to heat in boiling water.

By the way, the question of choosing a border for a particular bathroom is due to exclusively aesthetic compatibility and dimensions of the slot between the wall and the bathroom. Question about compatibility different materials In terms of fixing the border to the ground, is not considered. You can glue anything as you need. Therefore, consider every kind of border separately.

Methods for sealing gap

Depending on the magnitude of the gap, there are several in different ways Seared a gap.

  1. The slot is less than 3 mm wide first poured with silicone sealant, and after drying it is already possible to decorate this place a border.
  2. The slot is up to 25 mm, correctly close the border right away. But at the same time, choosing a border for the bath, remember: the width of the border for the bathroom should be three times more than the width of the gap! This rule guarantees that 2/3 of the border will be on the side of the bath. Such a location will ensure reliability of fixation.
  3. The slit is more than 3 cm, in principle no longer is a slit. It must be eliminated by filling with a solution. For this, under the bathroom make a miniature formwork and a solution is poured into the resulting recess. In this case, it is best to use a solution based on epoxy resin.. They have a number of properties that distinguish them from cement-gypsum blends. And after drying this solution, it is possible to lay a border.

There is one nuance in this work - at what angle to the horizon a border is put on? It seems obvious that a clear angle of 45 ° will emphasize the severity of the composition and contribute to the better water flow. But if the gap is quite large, then the laid decorative curb can serve a shelf for sanitary and hygienic accessories. And on such a steep surface will not hold anything. Therefore, withsting an angle of no more than 5 °, you can "kill one shot of two hares." First, to roll the water drops of this angle, and in the second, it will be enough for slipping objects of the hygiene of this angle. Another idea of \u200b\u200btechnology can be obtained by reviewing the video.

Ceramic borders

The properties of a ceramic, marble and granite curb are similar. But for convenience, it will be considered the most common - tiled.

Ceramic borders have two prevailing properties. The first is durability and second - fragility. And all this at a relatively high price. Although, ranking prices in this segment of finishing materials is incredibly wide! So, borders of domestic producers, a size of 6 to 30-35 cm, can be purchased for 30 rubles / pcs. And the same detail of Italian production will cost 24,000 (!) Rub / pc. Ceramic profile Corda Platinum Bead costs about 180 p / pc.

To install a ceramic border will be required:

  • Ceramic border (can be 35x35 mm in size, if the place allows).
  • Glue.
  • Clean rag.
  • White Spirit.
  • Rubber spatula.
  • Laser level.
  • Stuslo.
  • Stovetur (or Bulgarian with a cutting disk).

There is a truth, to put homemade, surrogate ceramic or tiled border. Such can be made by yourself, from that tile, which are separated by the walls in the bathroom. But for this you need to have in stock sufficient number Tiles and plates (grinder with cutting circle), ruler, pencil and emery skirt.

In order for your own hands to put a border for the bathroom, you must mark the desired distance on the tile, to cut the line and cut the desired part. The edge of the cut is required to be treated with emery skurt.

If you are already ready, you can start. First you need to install the laser level directly in the bath. Adjust the horizontal beam so that the edge of the curb adjacent to the wall is raised by 5 mm. With a border width of 5-6 cm, It will make an angle of 5-8 °. Now we smear the border with glue, and gently set it into place. The vertical beam of the laser will help withstand level. After installing the first tile, you act like the second and subsequent.
Separately, it should be said about the angular tiles. If the items you need are not available, but you can get around the corner in the bathroom: make the corner element of the curb with their own hands. To do this, it is required to place the tile, and styled at an angle of 45 ° with a grinder with a stouch.

After drying the glue, you can proceed to the grout of the seams. It follows as well as the stamps of the seams between the tiles. But when buying a rapid composition, try to choose a mixture based on latex. It has excellent water repellent properties and excellent adhesion.

Showing fantasies, you can make the framing mirrors by creating a single composition in the bathroom.

Plastic borders

Being a cheaper finishing material, plastic bath borders have a wider range. In particular, they happen:

  • Internal (mounted along with tiles).
  • External (installed after tile).
  • Consisting of two parts (two-stable profile).

Each of these borders can be self-adhesive. The width of the product is different, up to 30-50 mm. There is no single length of length for this product. In the set there may be borders with a length of 1.8 m or long, up to 3 m. The height of the location of this element is as different, depends on the height of the bath. Therefore, acquiring this, carefully reinfeit to the total length of the planks. Similar position and prices. The minimum cost of such a bathroom kit, which includes other than the border, plugs and angular elements, starts from 250 rubles, with the most simple appearance. This category includes a "swallow" profile, the convenience and beauty of which many masters appreciated. Profile of firms Progress Plast, Profiles and Kolpa San, Makroplast is especially popular.

For installation will be required:

  • Plastic border for the bathroom.
  • Silicone sealant.
  • Hoven for metal (her small teeth).
  • Stuslo.
  • Pencil.
  • Roulette.
  • Acetone (solvent).

If you view feedback, it turns out that sticking such borders is extremely simple. First you need to wipe dry workplace From dust and moisture, degrease the surface. Then, it is necessary to measure the required length, postpone it on a plastic curb and sprinkle it on a stub at an angle of 45 °. Regardless of the self-adhesive border or not, we recommend additionally using silicone sealant. It will increase the strength of the connection and will serve as an additional guarantee of waterproof. After that, you can apply silicone sealant to the border for the bath and put it on the gap.

Accessories and borders can be purchased at any store where it is sold construction Materials. If you purchased a set of plastic borders with corners, then in place of connecting planks, set these elements. If they are not, then the junction between two straps is additionally sickled by silicone sealant. In the latter case, it is possible to redo the failed element in the event that the sealant has not grabbed.

Flexible sealing self-adhesive ribbons

This is the cheapest and easy way to close the gap between the bathroom and the wall. Such a hermetic sticker is made of polyethylene high pressure, thickness from 150 microns. From the opposite side on these ribbons, the manufacturer, butyl glue is applied. The shelf life of border tape 2 years. This is very small, compared to a ceramic border, but this is more than compensated by a low price. The cost of such tapes begins from 100 rubles per roll with a length of 3.5 m.

For gluing a flexible sealing self-adhesive tape, you will need:

  • Ribbon itself.
  • Silicone sealant.
  • Acetone (or any solvent).
  • Clean rag.
  • Construction knife.
  • Pencil.

Before sticking, you need to prepare a workplace. The surface to which the curb ribbon will be faced is thoroughly cleaned and degreases with solvent. Then it is necessary to conduct a horizontal line to observe the rigor of the line. Silicone sealant passes along the gap, and fill in all the cavities. Only after that, you can start gluing a border tape.

Remove the substrate from the adhesive layer, should no more than 15 cm. Glue starts from the edge of the bath. Cress the tape with one side very tightly, and squeeze all air bubbles (if such will appear). Important: Do not stretch the tape! Having reached the corner of the bathroom, gently bent the tape, and continue sticking further. Having reached the edge of the bath, cut the ribbon and treat the edges with silicone sealant.

In the corners, a fold should appear. It must be trimmed with a construction knife. Sliced \u200b\u200blocation with a thin layer of sealant, and cutting off a strip from a ribbon 2 cm wide, close this seam.

After performing the work, give a day to butyl glue for a durability.

This material can also be used for shells. A serious advantage at the same time it becomes possible to independently put the deployed element

Foam Plinth

Although foam plunths are not intended to close the gap between the bathroom and the wall, but they will successfully copes this task. Their advantage in:

  • Low price (from 15 p / mp.).
  • Wide availability.
  • Lights performance of work.

Of course, the foam corners have negative qualities:

  • Fragile.
  • Do not withstand shock and crash loads (squeezing).

But with all this, they are easily replaced, therefore, if there is a desire, you can put them on the gap between the bathroom and the wall.

For work it will be necessary:

  • Foam corner.
  • Silicone sealant.
  • Construction knife.
  • Stuslo.
  • Pencil.
  • Roulette.
  • Acetone (solvent).
  • Clean rag.

Before starting work, the surface of the bath and the walls are purified from dust, moisture and degreases with acetone. Then it is necessary to measure the desired length of the plank, and cut off its construction knife. If you begin to glue from the edge of the bath, then in the corner of the room, the slice should be at an angle of 45 °. You can cope with this task with the help of Stusl. Attention: Before sticking the first element, be sure to prepare the second one. Drink it, and check that the connection is correct.

Now you should smear the sealant to the foam border for the bathroom and attach it to the landing place. Carefully, but tightly press, remove the sealant with a clean cloth.

Similarly, putting all the elements. After graduating, let the time so that the sealant gained strength. Tip: After drying the sealant, you can paint the foam border latex paint. This will give the entire decorating design of a single coating.

When working with any border for the bath, including using acrylic, we recommended using silicone sealant. Of personal experience We can recommend to buy for these works. silicone sealant for aquariums. It has a number of properties that can be very well used when embedding the gap between the bathroom and the wall.



Between the bathroom and even the smooth wall always formed a gap. Previously, it was embellished with cement mortar and covered with oil paint on top.

Modern solutions are more elegant. Especially for hiding such junctions produced corners and plinths from different materials. Installed around the perimeter of the bath, they additionally act as a decorative border.

What types of borders exist?

Before starting work, you must choose the most appropriate border type, depending on personal preferences and interior decor of the bathroom. To date, the choice can be made of several options presented below.

Ribbon self-adhesive element

It is made in the form of a polyethylene tape, on one side of which glue composition is applied. Provides reliable connection with a surface. Produced in a wide range of colors and of different widths. Using this inexpensive and practical material, You can quickly close the gaps and improve the aesthetic look of the bathroom. The disadvantage of such a decor is a fairly limited service life.

Plastic borders

They are a universal profile corner, fixing both under the tile and on it. The market presents a wide variety of elements that differ from each other with a length, width, texture and colors. The main advantages are the relative ease of installation and a small cost. The disadvantage is a short life.

Ceramic elements

Released in the form of a ceramic corner. Differ in via texture, width and colors. Advantages - provide reliable waterproofing and can be operated for a long time. The main disadvantage is the complexity of installation, requiring certain skill and experience. Therefore, for laying, most often, it is necessary to attract a professional master. It is necessary to treat such a border very carefully, since ceramics is a very fragile material and can be broken with careless circulation at any stage of installation work.

VIP-Quality Bath Borders

Another option, other than those listed, are more solid borders, for the manufacture of which marble or granite is used. After installing such a curb, the bathroom acquires a chic appearance. Stone borders have a very long service life and can become a real bath decoration.

It is logical to establish the rest of the plumbing equipment (for example, or a marble bath) and use finishing materials under the stone.

Sticking border ribbon

The order of work is as follows:

  1. Before sticking the border tape, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the bath and walls, clearing them from dirt, water and fat. To do this, you can use soda, cleaning agents and degreasing (alcohol or gasoline). If re-sticking is performed, the residues from the previous tape should also be removed. The edges of the bath and the wall or tile in the stock zone should be dried by a vein and rub with a dry clean cloth. The surface must be completely dry.
  2. Next, you need to cut off a piece of border tape of the required length with a margin of 2 cm. If necessary, there should be an incision from the side adjacent to the bath in the corner of the ribbon.
  3. Punching is recommended to start an angle, removing as needed protective covering Cuts of 10 - 15 cm. In the process, it should be very tightly pressing the tape to the surface of the bath and tiles for 15 to 20 seconds.
  4. After completing the work, it is recommended for 24 hours of the bathroom. This is necessary to prevent water from entering and reliable grasp adhesive.

Proper sticking of border ribbons, as it will contribute to a more accurate and presentable type of bath minimal cost time and financial resources.

Plastic Element Installation Stages

Plastic border under the tile

Material in the topic: - Tips for independent installation.

Ceramic Corner Styling Technology

First of all, it is necessary to prepare the harvesting of a ceramic border. Their number and length can be calculated measuring bath dimensions, taking into account the reserve in case of trimming or possible damage. There will also be needed by the corner elements, a hairdryer, a spatula, waterproof tile glue, grout and sealant.

Stacking technology consists of several stages:


Option of the Bordeur organization under 45 degrees

The curricular is much easier to the ceramic tile. Installation is performed by laying technology plastic plates. Billets are covered with any moisture-resistant glue, most often with liquid nails. After that, the part should be strongly pressed until the glue is set.

The gap between the wall and the bathroom not only gives the bath an unattractive look, but also carries potential danger The appearance of fungus and mold. It is subject to mandatory sealing. Regardless of the choice of decor, an embossed border of the joint will improve the aesthetic appearance of the bath and its operational characteristics.

In the next article, read about the choice - features of different types.

Despite the presence of various models on sale, you can make a shower tray with your own hands. This will allow not only to save money, but also to perform the design, exactly the corresponding layout layout and your idea of \u200b\u200bits design. The basic requirements for the design are high-quality waterproofing and reliability. Otherwise, the performance of work does not represent complexity.

Ready-made models coming from different materials:

  • become,
  • cast iron
  • acrylic.

In form, they usually correspond to the configurations of the most common models of shower cabins, and therefore happen:

  • square,
  • corner
  • rounded.

Pallets may also differ in depth.

Advantages of homemade pallets

Like many other designs in the house or apartment, make the pallet for the soul with their own hands will cost you cheaper than the acquisition and installation of the factory model. Independent construction Take time, but allows you to significantly save funds.

The undoubted advantage of the work of work on their own is also full freedom for implementation designer ideas . In this case, you are not limited to standard forms and color gamut available models available. The relevance of this advantage is especially noticeable if the shower cabin with the pallet is installed in a large room and may have a non-standard fantasy form.

Facing the surface with waterproof ceramic tiles or mosaic will allow you to choose not only the color, but also the texture of the surface, to supply it with an ornament or combine shades.

Materials and tools required for work

Deciding how to make a shower pallet with your own tile hands, it is important to know that the set required tools It will not require additional costs. All that will be needed is in the presence of almost any home master.

It is necessary to cook:

  • manual or electric tool for cutting tiles (especially if you chose a large format grade),
  • trowel, spatula and chisel,
  • roller or painting brush
  • ruler, carbon and pencil for marking,
  • drill with nozzles,
  • rule and level for surface leveling.

A set of materials includes:

  • cement,
  • brick or additional cement for performing pallet sides,
  • waterproofing purchased mixture or bitumen,
  • facing tiles (it is important to choose a material intended for constant contact with water and having a non-slip safe surface),
  • waterproof glue for tile,
  • saws.

Note: For alignment, the tiles use a rubber hammer or a spatula with a rubber handle. Do not forget about the "cross", with the help of which it is easy to observe the same width of the seams between the tiles or blocks of the mosaic cloth.

Preparatory work

Volume preparatory work largely depends on the state of the floor. If there was no screed before installing the room, it will be necessary to perform it. The floor before performing the screed is hydroizing the polymer film or bitumen mastic with an occasion of the wall.


The finished screed is ground and waterproof the mixture again. Multilayer waterproofing and primer not only make it possible to avoid flooding below the rooms below, but also protect against the occurrence of pathogenic microflora, the appearance of high humidity and unpleasant odor.

  • If you think how to make the pallet for the shower cabin with their own hands as comfortable as possible, you can add it to the "Warm floor" system. Its installation is carried out under the draft base. Also, for insulation, a variant of styling of sheets of polystyrene foam sheets is possible, but it should be borne in mind that it will raise the design level.
  • All work is performed with checking geometry in terms of level.
  • It is possible to strengthen the base with the help of a metal mesh laid in the screed.

The height of the foundation is selected for considerations of usability, but it should be considered the need to comply with inclination of at least 3 ° for the discharge drain of the pipe. Too low foundation will not allow this condition that will negatively affect the work of the drain. High Foundation or Pallet with high sideboards can be equipped with an extra step from the outside for ease of use.


After pouring the screed and applying a waterproofing layer on it, another layer is performed from a self-leveling building mixture. Together with sides, it is also covered with primer and waterproofing after drying, and this layer of protection against moisture should be the most reliable. Special attention experts recommend to pay corners and seam around the drain hole. It is important that the layer did not have "gaps" and pass and was a solid coating.

  • The pallet sides are traditionally performed in one brick height, however, depending on the desire they can be made of another size, not forgetting that the height of the fence should protect the room from water from entering water and at the same time allow it easy to get under the shower.
  • Bursts can be put out of a brick or, by performing a formwork, make the bay concrete fence.

Installation of drainage

In response to the question "how to make a pallet for the shower with your own hands" the installation of the drain (or the ladder) takes a special place. Fix the problems after completing the construction of the pallet and facing will be extremely difficult, so it is very important to provide high quality.

To do this, you must take advantage of the following rules and recommendations:

  1. The connection of the plum of the sewer is performed with a slope of about 3 °. This provides optimal flow rate and prevents the formation of blockages and stir water in the soul pallet.
  2. The joints of all elements should be sealed.
  3. For installation it is recommended to choose plastic pipes and high quality fittings. They are able to serve for a very long time, because they are not subject to corrosion and destruction from other types of external influence.
  4. Drain drain should be rigidly fixed. The base of the base is performed only by making sure that the design will not shift at all at the time of the pouring, nor in the process of a set of strength solution.
Installation scheme

Finishing surfaces

The lining of the inner and outer surface of the pallet is performed after the complete froze of the masonry solution or is filled into the formwork of concrete. The tile will look great and securely hold out regardless of the fashion manufacturing method: you can perform a pallet for the shower with your own brick or bay concrete.

The tile laying technology does not differ from the facing of any other surface, however, has its own nuances.

The glue is selected, designed to use in rooms with high humidity and similar material for the processing of seams.

To build a shower tray with your own hands, ensuring a beautiful smooth surface and reliable protection From the penetration of water, should not neglect the recommendations of the specialists.

  1. Application of glue by a toothed spatula will help create a flat surface.
  2. The glue is applied to the facing surface, and not on the reverse side of the tile.
  3. To fix the tile it should be pressed to the surface.
  4. Align the surface is easy, tapping along the tiles with a rubber hammer.
  5. Special crosses will provide equal thickness of all seams.
  6. Cheer the surface from the corner.

 Pallet for a shower of tiles with your own hands - photo with a sequence of work on facing

Some nuances have finishes of the surface mosaic. Many consider such a cladding more preferable than the classic tile. For the pallet, as well as for the walls of the shower cabin, it is suitable as glass and plastic tile. Besides big choice Ready mosaic cloths with a mesh or paper base their advantages are the ease of installation and non-slip surface of the finished coating. For cutting, special tools are not required - it is enough to use the usual scissors.

All listed rules for cladding tiles are valid and for performing a mosaic coating, however, in the latter case there are their nuances:

  • It is preferable to use white tile glue.
  • The grout of the seams and surface cleaning is required to be performed quickly, not allowing the drying of the composition.

A general requirement for facing tiles or mosaic is proper Glue Preparation. It is important to observe the proportion recommended by the manufacturer and the uniformity of the composition. To ensure the last condition, it is better to mix the mixture not manually, but take advantage of a drill with a nozzle mixer. In order to avoid partial "setting" adhesive composition and, accordingly, reducing its quality, it is better to prepare a mixture with minor portions.

It is difficult to perform the pallet for the shower of the tile with your own hands with the roundabout of the edges, so the safety of the design can be enhanced by setting special corners.

How is the finishing of the mosaic shower pallet You can look at the video.

Bathroom - room with a complex microclimate demanding to be used in repair finishing materials. Increased humidity, insufficient ventilability and temperature differences lead to an accelerated wear of the finish.

Therefore, in the process of work, it is important to isolate all the gaps and joints from the penetration of moisture. The most vulnerable place, which often becomes the cause of dampness, unpleasant odor or mold formation, is the gap between the washing container and the wall. To solve this problem experienced masters Recommend to use special corners for the bathroom, which are securely protected from leaks.

Views of corners

Plastic corners for the bathroom, which are also called borders - a practical and inexpensive means to eliminate gaps between the container for washing and the wall arising due to the irregularities of the walls, inconsistencies in size or disruption of the installation technology of sanitary equipment.

The plastic side is made of polyvinyl chloride, it represents a strip in the form of an angle of 3-6 cm wide and a length of 1.8-3 m. The borders of plastic are easily fixed with their own hands using silicone sealant or liquid nails. Distinguish the following types of borders:

Note! Choose which kind of plastic border is suitable for waterproofing the joint, it is necessary, based on the characteristics of the situation. If you need to take a junction between the wall and the old bathroom, it is better to install a self-adhesive side, and more durable composite models are perfectly suitable for the new plumbing equipment.

The advantages of the corners

Before the appearance of specialized means for seelings, the joints between the bowl and the wizard wall was used by handicrafts, trying to isolate them with moisture-resistant cement or thickened oil paint. But the effect of such measures was temporary, the gap had to be squeezed regularly. Plastic bathroom corners have become an effective solution to the problem of water that flies into the formed clearance. They possess the following advantages:


Important! To high qualityly close the gap between the wall and the washing capacity, you need to properly pick up the bathroom corners. To ensure that it is guaranteed to protect a knock from water or spray when using the soul, the side width should be 2-4 cm exceeding the width of the gap.

Installing a corner on a new bath

After it is better not to start using it, while the junction between the bowl and the wall is not covered. To prevent watering water to this slit, you can use plastic corners on a bath or self-adhesive waterproofing tape. For this, plastic borders will be required according to the pioneering of sanitary equipment, sealant, antiseptic, molar tape, wort and jigsaw or handwheel for sawing. Installation is performed in this order:


Note that plastic borders in the form of an angle of 90 degrees serve not more than 1-2 years, since due to such a structure, liquid accumulates in them, provoking the spread of mold. Over time, the corner acquires a dark raid, it becomes the cause of antisanitarian, an unpleasant odor. From mold, you can get rid of antiseptic drugs for a while, but as a result, the border will have to be replaced.

Installation Borge on an old bath

In the process of long-term, intensive operation of the bath, the waterproofing of the junction between the wall and the device is gradually wear out. Plastic corners for the bath are perfectly suitable for re-sealing the slit, as they do not require dismantling of the walls, and their installation does not spoil decorative coating. In this case, the installation of the side is performed in this order:


Experienced masters argue that plastic bathrooms are suitable for acrylic baths, and if the walls are separated by panels from the same material. Fixing their PVC ceramic tiles - A temporary solution that will serve no more than 2-3 years.

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