What is the best way to waterproof a shower room?
Tile finishing alone is not enough to protect the shower room from the effects of moisture and steam. In the shower, small leaks appear unnoticeably in pipes and nodes, microcracks may form in the corners. During the operation of the shower, condensation forms on the walls, moisture flows down to the floor and accumulates in hard-to-reach places, seeps into the decoration and floor coverings, which eventually leads to destruction and flooding of neighbors.
To avoid trouble, protect the shower room from mold and mildew, as well as extend the service life of the finish, you should take care of high-quality waterproofing of the walls at the repair stage. Waterproofing in wet areas should be as efficient and tight as possible. We recommend using modern waterproofing materials such as Teknomer 300 for these purposes.
Effective waterproofing of the shower room with Teknomer 300Teknomer 300 is a universal one–component acrylic mixture for waterproofing based on polymers.
Elastic waterproofing is the best choice for treating wet spots in the shower before finishing. The coating mixture is easily applied with a roller or brush to concrete or plaster. After application, the mixture forms an elastic waterproof film, which will be a reliable barrier against leaks. The mixture can be used for underfloor heating, as it is resistant to heat and temperature changes.The one- component mixture boasts the following operational properties:
- Absence of toxic components and solvents in the composition.
- The composition is ready for use immediately from the package.
- High level of water resistance and water resistance.
- Effective overlap of pores and small cracks of the treated surface.
- The drying rate between layers is 5 hours.
- The dried layer does not shrink and does not crack due to its good elasticity.
- A moisture-resistant paint can be applied to the waterproofing layer or the walls and floor can be tiled.
- Resistance to hot steam, condensate, temperature changes.
- Reliable protection against the formation of fungus and mold.
The consumption of the Teknomer 300 waterproofing mixture is 1.53 kg/m2 with a layer thickness of 1 mm. One bucket weighing 20 kg is enough for waterproofing a surface area of 6.5 m2 in two layers. The material is easy to apply, so it is advised to use it for waterproofing the shower room with your own hands.
