Get Your Bathroom Waterproofing Done Right
It takes more than just tiling your walls and floor to waterproof a bathroom. If your bathroom is not properly waterproofed, you could ultimately have massive problems.
Bathroom Waterproofing is Not a DIY Project
Bathroom Waterproofing is difficult job that should be left to the professionals. When doing bathroom waterproofing incorrectly it might not be as hazardous as a faulty electrical or gas installation but it can still leak to tens of thousands or water damage and rot from excess moisture.
How Your Bathroom will be Waterproofed
Knowing how bathroom waterproofing is done will help you comprehend why the process needs to be done correctly, keeping in mind that it is not a DIY project or a task for novices. Bathroom waterproofing starts well before the tiles are put down and frequently lasts until after the wall paint has been applied.
Where the floor meets the walls is where you should be most concerned about moisture passing though the cracks. Water tends to collect in these places. If these places are not adequately sealed, the seeping water may cause concrete cancer (spalling), timber rot, and other major issues that may compromise your home’s foundation. An skilled Damp and Water Proofing contractor knows the best materials to use in these locations and how to apply them effectively.
It’s also necessary to waterproof the walls. Most municipalities demand that a waterproofing sealant be applied to a height of 1800mm in the shower. The other walls that are not directly exposed to a lot of water must be sealed to a height of 150mm. Before laying tiles, the sealer needs to be applied. A primer coat and two coats of sealer are required to ensure that the walls are completely coated.
Thorough floor sealing is also necessary prior to the flooring material being installed if the bathroom is on the second level or will be installed on a timber floor.
Finally, you need to seal the spaces around the bathroom fittings. Sealants made of silicone are typically used for this.
Effective bathroom waterproofing depends on each step of the procedure being completed correctly. Make sure you use a bathroom waterproofing professional and request information on their warranties. This way you’ll have peace of mind knowing the task will be done correctly and not having to worry about shoddy workmanship.
