Bath Panel Gap Issue

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The bathroom in my new house must of had quite thick floor tiles at some point as they're gone and a new floor is there now, a much thinner floor as there is a big gap of about 1cm or so along the base of the bath panel. Its a P shaped panel so i cant just put a strip of wood under it. Just wondering what a neat solution could be. Other than lowering the bath which would mean re-tiling, sealing etc. Could i get a rubber strip and wedge it along there then seal it? Bit of a bodge, but there you go. I cant seem to find a panel in the height i need so trying to think of the neatest solution.
 
Possibly use some L shaped trim from B&Q might need cuts and heat applied to follow the contours though , stick with silicone sealant
 
it would annoy me to the extent of getting a new bath. or floor.
 
I would go with straight trim as this will curve more easily to match the P. The hard part will be matching it into the bottom of the bath so it doesnt look exactly like a bit of stuck on trim
 
I have always made my own bath panels from tiled, reinforced ply, with mitred trim edging. Far better looking than plastic, easy to clean as well.
 
I’d buy a new bath panel, it’ll have been cut to height, so a replacement will be the best job.

Failing that, some laminate floor trim would cover the gap, but be a pain to bend.
 
Try wickes or a place that sells white plastic edging strip as used when fitting new windows , doors etc to cover gaps
Comes in various widths, 8ft lengths if memory serves and is quite flexible so will bend reasonably well but doubt will do 90 degree bends.
I’ve not got a p shaped bath but used it when fitting my bath and also covering gaps when fitting sliding doors in an off-square hole.
 
Wickes PVCu White Cloaking Profile 65 X 2500mm
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Available in different widths.
 
You can bend upvc profile either by soaking it in very hot water or carefully using a hairdryer.
 
boogie man said:
You can bend upvc profile either by soaking it in very hot water or carefully using a hairdryer.
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You can also cut and weld with UPVC pipe adhesive for true 90 degree bends. It will also weld it into position. it make a waterproof join.
 
Check out what this guy did

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