Bathroom Waterproofing Calculator

When making repairs in an apartment, you need to remember that the bathroom is the wettest living room. The humidity level in the bathroom is constantly high, which can lead to the formation of fungus and mold. In addition, it is in this room that the highest risk of leaks due to faulty plumbing and pipes. Therefore, when making an estimate for the repair of a bathroom, it is necessary to include materials for waterproofing in the cost.

Where is waterproofing in the bathroom most needed?The most vulnerable area of the bathroom to the destructive effects of water is the floor.

However, we must not forget about the walls and ceiling. Critical surfaces need to be protected with a layer of waterproofing material, which will prevent moisture absorption into the floors of the building.

Waterproofing of the floor is mandatory over the entire surface. The walls can be partially treated, but not less than 30-50 cm from the floor. You also need to take care of the processing of areas where plumbing will be installed, sewer and water pipes will be supplied. The ceiling is not always covered with waterproofing, but this step is able to minimize the negative consequences in the future in case of flooding by neighbors.

How to calculate the cost of waterproofing?First you need to decide on a material that is suitable for waterproofing your bathroom.

You need to choose it based on which surface will be treated – concrete, brick, plaster, etc. Another important point is the water pressure. It is necessary to take into account whether the water pressure in the bathroom is positive or negative.

You can choose the optimal material for waterproofing the bathroom using the calculator on our website. Select the main characteristics that the mixture should correspond to, after which you will be offered suitable types of waterproofing. 

You also need to understand what area is to be processed. Evaluate the dimensions of the bathroom, take into account all the areas that will need to be covered with a waterproofing mixture (for example, the area around the shower or bathtub, plumbing cabinet, etc.). Understanding what area needs to be covered will help determine how much material you need. 

In the characteristics of each waterproofing, you can find information about the material consumption per 1 ^m2. Usually one package is enough to process a small bathroom in two layers.