Bathrooms in apartments and houses are the most sensitive rooms that require special attention during renovation and
operation. Since it is it that lends itself to the constant influence of moisture, which can cause many adverse events for residential premises. We will talk about this in more detail below.
Why is it necessary to do waterproofing in the bathroom?
Waterproofing in the bathroom is necessary in order to extend the operating time of the room, reduce the possibility of dampness, fungi and all other possible bacteria that may appear in rooms with increased moisture.
In addition, with the help of high-quality waterproofing, you protect yourself from flooding by neighbors from above, as well as neighbors from below from flooding by you.
Also, when using shower systems without a pallet, it is impossible to do without waterproofing materials, especially for the floor.
Is it possible to do waterproofing in the bathroom only of the floor?
The floor is really the most necessary surface in the bathroom, which needs to be waterproofing, since all the splashes of water flow down on it.
But we would not recommend waterproofing only the floor. It is possible to make partial waterproofing, which includes the following surfaces:
floor;- walls near which / which a shower or a bathroom is installed;
- surfaces around the washbasin.
Thus, all places that have the most frequent contact with water will be protected.
What kind of waterproofing should I choose for the bathroom?
Waterproofing of the bathroom has not so many requirements.
Among which:
- Non-toxicity of the material;
- Wear resistance;
- Endurance;
- High adhesion.
If this is a new building, then you can also add the elasticity of the waterproofing material, since in the first few years the house usually shrinks, so this characteristic will help avoid the formation of shrinkage cracks.
What type of waterproofing is chosen at home?
Most often, coating waterproofing materials are chosen for houses.
Polymer-cement (one- or two-component) and acrylic are considered the most popular for the main component.
Each type has its advantages, for example, the first one is more economical, while the second one is easier to work with, since the liquid in the original container is already ready for application.
Among thousands of waterproofing materials, I would like to highlight Teknomer 300 EX based on acrylic resins and Teknomer 200 EX based on cement.
Both materials are non-toxic, wear-resistant and ideal for residential use.
