Guide To Waterproofing your Bathroom

Using Waterproofing Building Materials

The best time for waterproofing bathroom walls, and floors, and for that matter, your entire home, is at the time of initial construction, or renovation. When choosing the building materials for your bathroom look at more inorganic options such as stone, metal, plastic, ceramic, or porcelain tiles that are not easily affected by moisture. Moreover, these materials can also resist molds, and mildew better than wood and other organic materials. Similarly, choose clay-based porcelain or ceramic tiles to ensure waterproof bathroom flooring and walls. 

Pro Bathroom Waterproofing Tip - Use special bathroom waterproofing tiling adhesives to ensure better fixing of tiles, and reduce the possibility of leakage. Asian Paint’s Tile Grout is a  superior epoxy-based adhesive, specifically designed for use in the application of ceramic tiles, vitrified tiles, and stone joints

Choose the Right Material for Countertops and Sinks

A full-proof bathroom waterproofing procedure is to choose countertops and sinks with solid surfaces like stones, that prevent water seepage. Moreover, while installing a tub or shower, invest in waterproof bathroom tiles, to ensure there is no water leakage from bathroom tiles, which is done by using strong tiling additives. 

Seal all Cracks and Holes

To make the most of the bathroom leakage repair with waterproofing solutions, it is essential to efficiently seal all the cracks, and holes present in the corners of the walls, and the floors. 

Pro Bathroom Waterproofing Tip  -  Asian Paints Tile Adhesive for normal application a sturdy adhesive for fixing tiles and walls, and has a low water absorption feature, making it water resistant, and minimizes shrinkage and cracks.

Install Tiles as Waterproof Wall Panels for Bathroom

Having ceramic and porcelain tiles as waterproof wall panels for bathroom is one of the best ways to curb water penetration through the walls. These waterproof bathroom tiles are commonly used in contemporary bathrooms as a complete wall or just backsplash.

Pro Bathroom Waterproofing Tip - Before you install tiles in your bathroom you can use this Asian Paint’s SmartCare Bathroom Waterproofing Membrane which is a triple-layered, tough, elastic sealing laminated film, that is fixed below the tiles for long-lasting water resistance.

Using Waterproof Paints for Bathroom

To ensure there are no paint peels caused by the dampness using high-quality waterproof paints for bathroom is an ideal solution! For full-proof waterproofing for bathroom, ensure that you use a waterproof coating for the interior walls of your bathroom to prevent any chances of dampness. 

Pro Bathroom Waterproofing tip -  Asian Paints SmartCare Damp Block 2K is a  two-component, high-performance coating that provides unmatched waterproofing solutions for interior walls, and bathrooms while tackling efflorescence.

Waterproofing Bathroom Doors

The best solution for how to protect bathroom door from water is oiling. You can either use linseed or tung oil on the bathroom door to create an impeccable finish while waterproofing the door.