Repair in any apartment or house is a comprehensive task consisting of a huge number of actions. This includes the work implemented in the bathroom. This room has almost constantly high humidity, temperature change and other specific features, so a lot of attention is paid to the choice of materials. Additionally, so that the walls of the room themselves do not deteriorate under the influence of high humidity, high -quality and correct waterproofing work should be done. Full waterproofing for walls and floor of the room is formed, for which different materials can be used.
Preliminary calculations and analysis to determine the optimal waterproofing method
Before the process itself, you should decide which method for these purposes will be applied. The purpose of the work is the formation of a special layer on the floor, which has excellent waterproof properties.
The choice of a specific method that will be used in the room depends on the room itself, which has its own unique and individual parameters. Therefore, the following factors are initially taken into account:
in what condition is the floor in the room;
from which material the base was created;
how many floors are in the whole house;
For what period of time should a full and optimal waterproofing should be formed;
What is the height of the ceilings in the room, since often some methods of waterproofing work suggest a decrease in this parameter;
What form the room itself has;
what sizes it has;
Is there any specific and unusual corners in it;
Is it possible to use specialized equipment for work;
how much cash is released for waterproofing.
The main methods of waterproofing work in the bathroom
Before a specific choice, you should study the main parameters of each option. The most popular ways for the floor of the bathroom are:
processing the base with special waterproof solutions, after which the unique membrane is formed, which has high resistance before moisture;
the use of bulk mixtures, which are evenly distributed over the surface, so it turns out not only a coating with excellent waterproofing properties, but also a perfectly flat surface;
Laying of materials presented in the form of rolls that allow you to get a moisture -proof surface if it is good to seize joints and slightly start the elements on the walls of the room.
Preparation before using any method
Before using any selected waterproofing materials, some preparatory work should be done. These include:
Different unnecessary and interfering elements are completely taken out of the room;
The base of the floor is checked, which can have different defects and irregularities, therefore it is advisable to eliminate them, therefore, a cement screed is usually formed in difficult situations, and small problems are removed by a small amount of suitable construction solution;
A primer is applied, which removes small irregularities and prepares the surface for subsequent important work.
Liquid waterproofing of the floor in the bathroom
This option for the bathroom is used very often. For this, different liquid compositions are selected, which are applied to the floor of the room with a roller or suitable brushes. These materials are produced in the form of a variety of mastics, emulsions or pastes, and a special powder can also be bought, which is mixed with water before direct use.
The application of these materials is considered a very simple work, since initially they are well stirred in a suitable container, after which they are applied with an even layer to the entire surface of the floor, for which brushes or rollers are used. The application of several layers at once is considered optimal, and three layers are most often done.
As a result of the correctly completed work, it is ensured by the moisture -resistant surface, which does not significantly reduce the height of the room, so this choice is considered optimal for small rooms. It is advisable to apply some mixtures on the surface, which will previously be slightly moistened.
Rolled waterproofing of the floor of the bathroom
This method is called vibrant, and it is usually realized using an affordable and popular roofing material that has good waterproofing properties. But it is considered difficult to install, and it also cannot be classified as environmentally friendly materials. That is why modern membranes or fiberglass are considered the best choice, as well as polyester will be a good option.
Modern roll materials can be applied using an adhesive solution, as well as some varieties are equipped with a unique wrong layer, which begins to melt when heated, as a result of which it has an excellent ability to stick to the base. In this case, you only need to affect this layer with a building hairdryer or gas burner. In this case, high -quality work is ensured, perfect fixation and good tightness. This method will not require significant monetary investments, and is also considered easy to create.
Thus, the waterproofing of the floor of the bathroom is performed using a variety of materials that differ in appearance, application technology, cost and parameters. The choice depends on many factors, but in any case it is important to purchase high -quality and reliable materials.
