Are you noticing unsightly white patches on your walls or worried about walls that seem a little damp, particularly near the bathrooms? These happen due to efflorescence and dampness. Though seemed to be minor issues, they can become major problems if left unattended for long.
You might feel overwhelmed when dealing with dampness and efflorescence on your interior walls. However, understanding the causes and finding the right solutions can help you control this effectively.
Let us comprehend how dampness and efflorescence occur, what causes them. Finally, the right waterproofing products to prevent them.
Water seepage into the brick and masonry structures usually causes damp patches on your walls. The internal water seepage becomes apparent when your wall paints crumble, or you notice efflorescence.
It occurs when water that seeps into the brickwork reacts with the salts in the building materials, dissolving them and leaving a white deposit on the walls as it evaporates.
1. Due to leakages in water pipes
2. Water seeping through gaps in the bathroom tile groutings
3. Groundwater moving up, causing water seepage in the walls and floors
Waterproofing is the only way to prevent efflorescence and dampness. Several solutions are available on the market. Let us get to know the best ones better as per the dampproofing guide.
This is a ready-to-use waterproofing solution that helps remove dampness from walls.
● Pore-blocking elements forming a breathable film on the surface of your interior walls, blocking the water or salts from moving to the surface
● Features a penetrative element that plays a crucial role in increasing the water-repelling capacity of the masonry
● A pre-putty product works well for walls with high (90%) moisture content
● Boasts excellent adhesion to the wall surface
● Can resist a maximum of five bars of negative hydrostatic pressure
● Available as a white viscous liquid in one and four-litre packs with a shelf life of 24 months
● Hassle-free application for long-lasting protection against dampness and efflorescence
● Can be applied without breaking the plaster
● Suitable for use on walls with limited and high porosity
● Dries within 6 to 8 hours
● Coverage of 16-18 sq. ft per litre (for two coats)
● A waterproofing guarantee of 5 years
This interior waterproofing primer uses a specially formulated acrylic copolymer composition.
● A water-based primer used as an economical undercoat beneath the top paint surface
● Prevents the water from seeping out and spoiling the top coat of paint, thus increasing its lifespan
● Guarantees seven times better waterproofing than a normal primer
● Offers superior whiteness and coverage than standard primers
● Comes with a one-year warranty on dampness
● Available in viscous liquid packs of one, four, 10, and 20 litres, with a two-year shelf life
● Available in classic white colour and offers coverage of 100 square feet per litre when applied undiluted
● Surface dries within an hour and can be primed again after four to six hours
Note: Make sure it is not applied to surfaces with a moisture content exceeding 40%.
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It is a high-quality waterproofing solution with a high solid content (40%) that can be used on interior walls and bathrooms. This two-component acrylic polymer-modified product offers a seamless surface coating without joints that long-term prevents efflorescence and dampness.
● Can resist up to five bars and four bars of positive and negative hydrostatic pressure
● Highly elastic in nature and can elongate up to 100%
● Helps prevent carbonation of the concrete
● Adheres strongly to the concrete
● A food-grade certified that can be used on the interior walls of water tanks
● Available in three kg and 15 kg packs with a one-year shelf life
● Quick-dry within 45 minutes and the second layer can be applied four to six hours later
● One kilo covers an 8-sq.ft. area with two coats
● Available in an off-white colour and comes with a 3-year waterproofing guarantee at the plaster level and one year at the brick level
We build our homes, investing more emotions than brick and mortar. When we spend fortunes on building our dream homes, it is unlikely we would want these pesky white and damp patches to spoil their beauty. Though we cannot completely avoid certain efflorescence-causing factors, we can prevent the water from reaching the wall surface. With expert waterproofing contractors from Asian Paints, you can ensure the application of advanced waterproofing solutions that effectively protect your walls, preserving their beauty and durability for years to come.
One of the most proactive solutions for these interior wall issues is using waterproofing solutions by Asian Paints.
So, why wait? If you need professional waterproofing services for your home's internal walls, call Asian Paints now at 80504 80504. Leave your hassles to the professionals and watch them restore your interior walls to their lost glory.
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