Alternatives to Silicone for Bathtub Seal: Preventing Black Fungus, New Technologies, & Solutions

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I develop a black fungus around the bathtub in the places where the silicone grout runs. The reason is standing moisture. Do you have any solutions to eliminate this? In the last 20 years, have there been any technologies, other than silicone, to eliminate such things? Possible solutions: 1....

Qbuś · Answer

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saskia · Answer

The most effective way to keep the silicone around your tub clean is to simply wipe the tub rim along with the silicone dry after each bath.
Of course, so that frequent wiping does not detach the silicone, you need to apply the silicone correctly. That is, without smearing the surfaces of tiles and bathtub. :-)

And a few other little details.

robin161 · Answer

I glued a thin white strip around the bathtub with waterproof glue (similar ones are used to finish kitchen worktops at the point where they meet the wall). It has the advantage that it is relatively stiff and its edges are flexible and adapt perfectly to any unevenness, tile joints, etc. Previously, I had a flexible skirting board bought in an art store. bathroom with adhesive tape (I do not recommend - it comes off).

twazny · Answer

I did the same, but on the appropriate silicone.
The silicone itself has poor mechanical properties and similar harder specifics are inelastic.
The skirting board is OK if it is aesthetic but not tight to the water jet.
I connected one to the other. I smeared the edges with silicone
and pressed a properly cut strip. Tight even in the shower.

Magister_123 · Answer

If you have access to sodium hypochlorite, use it. Takes everything.

Anonymous · Answer

It's interesting, but I don't understand. Which means without smudges. Small details are a properly prepared surface - degreasing, etc.?

saskia · Answer

Yes, but apart from that: the most important thing is to fill the bathtub with water, up to the overflow and earlier sealing its side surface with the wall.
The whole process is very similar to sealing with silicone, e.g. engine covers, etc.
There is a tiny detail in it that is mostly overlooked.
After I have put the silicone on, it may expire the manufacturer's warranty for tightness and it will still be tight. :-)

No smearing, that is, literally, no smearing of the silicone - a thin (stepped) layer on the surfaces adjacent to the sealed surfaces.

Anonymous · Answer

Covers in engines are mounted on gaskets intended for this purpose.

dragon881 · Answer

I think the slats will be cool.

saskia · Answer

Which is mounted, it is mounted, especially in warranty services. But many of these gaskets can be easily made by yourself and will fit better than the factory gaskets. Do you think the factory ones are made of? Added after 1 [minutes]: And what will you do when the skirting board gets stained with stone or becomes black?

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