After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges every
3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as, despite all our
efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and we
tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for this
that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go for
some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to what
you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

On Wed, 1 Mar 2017 10:49:20 +0000, JoeJoe wrote:


Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

The way to stop mould is to get rid of the moisture. Most bathroom/
shower fans, especially older ones, make a lot of noise for a
relatively short time but don't achieve much. Having a very low power
fan running 24 hours day will control moisture and minimise mould
growth. Low power fans (less than 5W) are far more common now than
they used to be for example
https://www.xpelair.co.uk/product/92...nt-contour-cv/

On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 10:49:27 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges every
3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as, despite all our
efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and we
tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for this
that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go for
some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to what
you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

the world's easiest problem to solve.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Silicone
near the bottom of the page.


NT

On 01/03/2017 12:43, wrote:
On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 10:49:27 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges every
3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as, despite all our
efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and we
tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for this
that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go for
some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to what
you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

the world's easiest problem to solve.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Silicone
near the bottom of the page.

Are yo9u referring to this "It is possible to clean black mould off
silicone sealant. Apply folded toilet paper and bleach, and leave in
place overnight. Badly blackened silicone takes around 4 applications to
look more or less like new."?

Never heard of this...

On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 13:46:21 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
On 01/03/2017 12:43, tabbypurry wrote:
On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 10:49:27 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges every
3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as, despite all our
efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and we
tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for this
that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go for
some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to what
you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

the world's easiest problem to solve.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Silicone
near the bottom of the page.

Are yo9u referring to this "It is possible to clean black mould off
silicone sealant. Apply folded toilet paper and bleach, and leave in
place overnight. Badly blackened silicone takes around 4 applications to
look more or less like new."?

Never heard of this...

Yes. The other option is put thick bleach on. It brings it up like new, but does take several goes the first time.


NT

The worse thing is to use a Green Scourer as it introduces micro scratches
that gives the mould somewhere to root.

On 01/03/2017 14:37, wrote:
On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 13:46:21 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
On 01/03/2017 12:43, tabbypurry wrote:
On Wednesday, 1 March 2017 10:49:27 UTC, JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges every
3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as, despite all our
efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and we
tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for this
that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go for
some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to what
you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

the world's easiest problem to solve.
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/Silicone
near the bottom of the page.

Are yo9u referring to this "It is possible to clean black mould off
silicone sealant. Apply folded toilet paper and bleach, and leave in
place overnight. Badly blackened silicone takes around 4 applications to
look more or less like new."?

Never heard of this...

Yes. The other option is put thick bleach on. It brings it up like new, but does take several goes the first time.


NT

Cheers for that. A bit late for this one, but will be useful in the future.

On 01/03/2017 15:12, DerbyBorn wrote:


The worse thing is to use a Green Scourer as it introduces micro scratches
that gives the mould somewhere to root.


Oops! Now you are telling me... ;-)

JoeJoe wrote in
:

On 01/03/2017 15:12, DerbyBorn wrote:


The worse thing is to use a Green Scourer as it introduces micro
scratches that gives the mould somewhere to root.


Oops! Now you are telling me... ;-)


Arrgghh! And don't use saliva to wet your finger when smoothing the
silicone.

JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges
every 3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as,
despite all our efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and
we tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for
this that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go
for some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to
what you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

I had to replace the "professionally" applied silicone around the bath -
shower over the bath.
I removed all traces of the old silicone and used meths to clean the area.
Used a hair drier to dry the area and did not have a bath or shower.
The silicone I used cost £3.60 per tube.
Do NOT stick your finger in mouth to smooth the silicone, this introduces
moisture and bacteria.
I used one of these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQxtQhpA5Vo
I filled the bath 3/4 full and did not drain for 24 hours. This before
appling the silicone.
This was six years ago. The silicone is still brilliant white, no mould and
no cracks.
Okay, I probably smelt like a Muslime, but it was worth it.

"Mr Pounder Esquire" Wrote in message:
JoeJoe wrote:
After 11 years or so, our shower is in need of replacing as it is in a
bit of a state.

We currently have tiled walls, and a 90cm quadrant cubicle - something
that looks pretty similar to this:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Quadr...900mm/p/217036

Over the years I have had to replace the silicone around the edges
every 3 years or so, and also revisit some of the grouting as,
despite all our efforts, mould always seem to find it way back.

The bathroom is quite large (approx 3.5m x 3.5m), with a 6" fan, and
we tend to keep a window open when showering. Only explanation for
this that I can think of is that the shower is used very often - 5-6
times/day, both in the mornings and the evenings.

We are now looking at a 90cm x 120cm cubicle, and ideally some system
that minimises the chance of mould reoccurring. My thought was to go
for some sort of acrylic panelling on the walls, something similar to
what you find in most US hotels.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Do the joins between the
panels, and the panels and the shower tray still require to be sealed
using silicone? Is there a system that does not require that?

Any recommendation regarding these/or a better system?

Many thanks in advance.

I had to replace the "professionally" applied silicone around the bath -
shower over the bath.
I removed all traces of the old silicone and used meths to clean the area.
Used a hair drier to dry the area and did not have a bath or shower.
The silicone I used cost £3.60 per tube.
Do NOT stick your finger in mouth to smooth the silicone, this introduces
moisture and bacteria.
I used one of these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQxtQhpA5Vo
I filled the bath 3/4 full and did not drain for 24 hours. This before
appling the silicone.
This was six years ago. The silicone is still brilliant white, no mould and
no cracks.


Mmm... That sounds like the correct practical approach
to application.
--
Jim K


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My silicone is looking great after about 15 years - however, the bath is
rock solid, Never a trace of mould. Only use liquid "soaps" in shower.
Occassional wipe down the tiles with Domestos to bleach the grout.