101 on the Waterproofing of your Bathroom

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2. The complete floor with 300 mm height along the periphery wall should be covered with a suitable brush–applied, polymer-modified cementitious based waterproofing membrane. Such waterproofing is termed as 'tanking', and the slope is to be maintained to direct all water to a drainage outlet effectively. Before applying a waterproofing membrane, ensure that no loose dust particle or oil is there on the surface as these may de-bond the entire film. The bathroom waterproofing products should be taken 150 mm along the floor upto the adjacent floor area, and a concrete kerb is to be provided at the doorway so that no water can escape out of that doorway. Corners between floors and walls are to be rounded with watertight polymer mixed cement sand systems. A thick cement sand mortar is to be laid over the waterproofing membrane before lying of embedded pipes. Pipe joints must be well protected with waterproofing tape wrapped around them, and then the floor bed should be made. Bath seal Waterproofing solution from Dr Fixit comes as a handy kit containing five different products to create a leak-free bathroom. It has a unique Bathseal tape to seal leakage around pipes (Nani trap). Should seal any pipe insertion and floor traps at the joint and encased with waterproofing tape. Avoid using cement for the fitting pipe to masonry gaps. The Best waterproofingcompany can fit these gaps with a non-shrink cementitious grout – Bathseal Grout which will ensure watertight pipe fittings.

3. The waterproofing membrane is then applied on the walls to a height of a minimum of 1800 mm and a width of 1500 mm in shower areas. The membrane must be elastic enough so that it should accommodate the movements. Tiles are to be placed using polymeric tile adhesives, and the joints are to be filled with joint tile filers so that no water can seep through them. Ensure the following technical instructions and product manuals properly to achieve water tightness by waterproofing contractors in Delhi NCR. The best way to maintain your bathroom tiles is to keep the space between the tiles clean. Always use grout for filling tile joints in kitchen and bathroom areas, which is stain resistant, antibacterial, non- cracking, & above all, CFTRI approved for its food-grade quality. The tiles joints should be installed with a gap of min 2mm. This gap should be sealed with Roff Rainbow tile mate epoxy (Available in 22 colours) – a permanent, waterproof joint filler that sustains temperature upto 100°C chemical resistant & bacteria proof. It is good to get advice from us on what type of product is the best for your tile quality & design type. To prevent leakages in drywalls & to protect water splash areas, use waterproof adhesive beneath tiles. Cement tends to get settled & hence causes cracking, of tiles, hollow sound & de-bonding. Tiles should adhere with Roff glass tile adhesive – a 100% waterproof adhesive that can even work underwater. Avoid harsh chemicals on tiles to remove stains or dirt and maintain the shine. Use waterleakage solution in Delhi specially made to clean the tiles & ceramic ware, e.g. washbasin. Its pH is well balanced to remove those tough stains of hard water & paint and keep your floor always looking like new.