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Fiberglass Tub/Shower sealant
New construction here. I need some kind of sealant between a one
piece fiberglass tub/shower unit and the drywall edge. I left a 1/4" gap all the way around to hold the sealant. Would GE Silicone II be a good choice for this application? After sealing, I plan to use a self adhesive Fibatape from the drywall, over the sealant, and to the fiberglass. Is this typically how this is transistion is done for a drywall alcove? |
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Fiberglass Tub/Shower sealant
New construction here. I need some kind of sealant between a one piece fiberglass tub/shower unit and the drywall edge. I left a 1/4" gap all the way around to hold the sealant. Would GE Silicone II be a good choice for this application? Any Kitchen/bath caulking will work After sealing, I plan to use a self adhesive Fibatape from the drywall, over the sealant, and to the fiberglass. Is this typically how this is transistion is done for a drywall alcove? My 'helper' always covers this transition strip with a continuous line of matching 'tile' all around the fixture.. from the TILE (VS FJP or MDF), 2-3" bullnose BASEBOARD, up around and back down to the other side. http://www.diychatroom.com/f5/tile-v...aseboard-8911/ |
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Fiberglass Tub/Shower sealant
On Jun 19, 2:25*pm, Phisherman wrote:
New construction here. *I need some kind of sealant between a one piece fiberglass tub/shower unit and the drywall edge. *I left a 1/4" gap all the way around to hold the sealant. *Would GE Silicone II be a good choice for this application? * After sealing, I plan to use a self adhesive Fibatape from the drywall, over the sealant, and to the fiberglass. *Is this typically how this is transistion is done for a drywall alcove? My Kohler tub shower module was nailed to the studs, the drywall overlapped the fiberglass flange and the gap from fiberglass to drywall was neatly filled with setting type mud and painted. After some years it still looks just fine. Keep in mind that silicones can screw up paint jobs permanently. Use them where their important properties override the known difficulties. Joe |
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Fiberglass Tub/Shower sealant
"Rudy" wrote in message ... New construction here. I need some kind of sealant between a one piece fiberglass tub/shower unit and the drywall edge. I left a 1/4" gap all the way around to hold the sealant. Would GE Silicone II be a good choice for this application? NO....Pick up a bag of Sheetrock Brand Durabond 90 and read and mix according to directions on bag....FIRST put duct or painters tape on the edges of the tub to be taped to just to protect it...Pack the gap with Durabond and let it set..Carefully scrape it somewhat smooth and srape the mud off the duct-painters tape with your taping knife... Apply your Fibatape and coat it with regular joint compound a couple of times letting it dry between coats..sand and remove duct or painters tape by cutting the tape where the mud meets the tub and pull it off.. It shouldn't crack and if you THINK it might apply caulking AFTER you prime the walls as you would with the door or window trim.. Another tip for ya...Since you will have left over Durabond it is a GOOD idea to use it to tape your butt seams , fill any other big gaps or holes , ect and tape any other bad spots......Good Luck with your project... |
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