seepage and leakages in ceilings below terrace floor

Seepage can be caused by improper slopes, clogged drainage pipes, cracks and damages on the terrace slab, resulting in standing water on the roof which leads to seepage and leakage on the floor below

dampness and seepage from sun roofs and parapet walls

Perpendicular joints in sun roofs and parapet walls are prone to cracks because of differential expansion and contract due to weather changes and general vibrations that affect a building. These can cause cracks which allow water to seep through and reach the interior ceilings and walls causing dampness.

seepage in the terrace slab

Leakage and seepage can be caused by improper slopes, clogged drainage pipes, cracks and damages on the terrace slab, resulting in standing water on the roof which leads to seepage and leakage on the floor below.

leakage, seepage and dampness from tiles terraces

Tiles terraces like china chips can cause waterproofing issues as the water can seep through the multiple tile joints. This causes seepage, active leakage and dampness in the ceilings of the floors below.

For all of the above problems, use the following waterproofing system:

damp patches on walls

Dampness is caused by leakages from washrooms, gaps in tiles, sanitary joints & cracks on exterior facing walls.

To solve this problem, use SmartCare Damp Block. For preventing this probem in future, apply Damp Block 2K on bricks in areas prone to waterproofing issues and cover it with cement plaster mixed with Smartcare Vitalia.

efflorescence: salt deposition on interior walls

Efflorescence is a crystalline deposition of salt on masonry surfaces. Ground water is often the main source of efflorescence due to presence of dissolved salt in it. This water is absorbed by bricks and post which it begins to evaporates, leavening  behind salt deposits.

For solving this problem, and preventing from resurfacing in future, use SmartCare Damp Block 2K along with Smartcare Vitalia.

dampness on skirting area

Dampness is caused by leakages from washrooms, gaps in tiles, sanitary joints, cracks on exterior facing walls and also because of ground rising dampness.

For solving this problem, and preventing from resurfacing in future, use SmartCare Damp Block 2K along with Smartcare Vitalia.

leakages through gaps/joints between surfaces

In building construction, the place where two surfaces meet is called a joint. These surfaces can be of the same material e.g. joints between glass panes or different material e.g. joints between glass sills & metal window frames. When a space is left between these two surfaces, it is called a gap. If not treated with an appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems.

For solving this problem, and preventing from resurfacing in future, use SmartCare Unyverseal.

leakage through gaps & joints which requires painting over

In constructions, spaces need to be created to fit window frames, doors etc. If the space created is greater than the actual size of the fitting, it results in gaps. If this gap between the surfaces is not treated with an appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems. 

For solving this problem, and preventing from resurfacing in future, use SmartCare Akrylmax.

plaster cracks up to 3mm in interior/exterior walls

Cracks appear on walls due to shrinkage or vibrations arising due to temperature variations.

For solving this problem, use SmartCare Crack Seal.

leakages through expansion joints

An expansion joint is a design element which helps absorb temperature induced movement of construction material. They are commonly found between sections of buildings, bridges, sidewalks etc. If sealed using a low  quality product, water may seep through the joints.

For solving this problem, use Smartcare Hybrid PU Sealant.

plaster cracks up to 10mm on exterior walls

Exterior cracks are usually subject to severe weathering over period of time and suffer more thermal movements. As such, sometimes they are wider than interior cracks and require a more flexible solution.

For solving this problem, use Smartcare Textured Crack Filler.

plaster cracks on textured or rough surfaces

Exterior surfaces tend to be quite rough unlike interior walls. Any crack filling done using smooth products on such surfaces stands out and ruins the décor of exterior surfaces. It requires a product which apart from being strong & flexible, can match the typical roughness of Indian exterior surfaces.

For solving this problem, use  Smartcare Textured Crack Filler.

undulation on interior walls

Undulation on walls is caused due to improper levelling of cement or plastered surface.

This problem can be solved for interior walls, and prevented at construction stage, by using SmartCare Marvelloplast.

damp patches or paint peeling on walls adjacent to the bathroom

Bathrooms are one of the most critical areas of a home, where there are constant sources of water. The lack of adequate waterproofing in these areas can lead to variety of problem like damp patches or paint peeling on adjacent walls or ceilings below. The ingress of water within the structure of the house can further deteriorate the health of the entire building.

Use SmartCare DampBlock along with SmartCare Tile Grouts to solve this bathroom waterproofing problem. To prevent this problem in future, use the SmartCare Bathroom Waterproofing System.

damp patches or paint peeling on ceiling below the bathroom floor

Bathrooms are one of the most critical areas of a home, where there are constant sources of water. The lack of adequate waterproofing in these areas can lead to variety of problem like damp patches or paint peeling on adjacent walls or ceilings below. The ingress of water within the structure of the house can further deteriorate the health of the entire building.

To prevent this problem in future, use the SmartCare Bathroom Waterproofing System. Alternatively, SmartCare DampBlock 2K can be used in the sunken areas as well.

leakage from sanitary joints or gaps

To ensure healthy constructions, gaps between window frames and sanitary fittings are left intentionally. Unlike cracks, gaps are not deformations, but if not treated with an appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems.

To prevent this problem in future, use SmartCare UnyverSeal.

leakage from taps or pipes

With wear and tear in pipes, taps, overhead tanks etc. leakages develop that, if not treated immediately can be the cause of more severe waterproofing issues.

Use SmartCare FabSeal to solve this bathroom waterproofing problem.

gaps/joints between surfaces

In building construction, the place where two surfaces meet is called a joint. These surfaces can be of the same material e.g. joints between glass panes or different material e.g. joints between glass sills & metal window frames. When a space is left between these two surfaces, it is called a gap. If not treated with an appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems.

leakage through gaps & joints which requires painting over

In constructions, spaces need to be created to fit window frames, doors etc. If the space created is greater than the actual size of the fitting, it results in gaps. If not treated with an appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems.

spider web like cracks on painted surface

Cracks appear on interior walls due to shrinkage, wrong cement:sand ratio during construction or vibrations arising due to temperature variations.

plaster cracks up to 3mm in interior/exterior walls

Cracks appear on walls due to shrinkage or vibrations arising due to temperature variations.

structural cracks on walls or load bearing areas

Structural cracks typically appear due to weakening of the load bearing parts in the structure through ingress of water. They may also occur due to incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading. Since it may affect the safety of the building over lonng term, it is critical to treat them.

expansion joints

An expansion joint is a design element which helps absorb temperature induced movement of construction material. They are commonly found between sections of buildings, bridges, sidewalks etc. If sealed using a low  quality product, water may seep through the joints.

plaster cracks up to 10mm on exterior walls

Exterior cracks are usually subject to severe weathering over period of time and suffer more thermal movements. As such, sometimes they are wider than interior cracks and require a more flexible solution.

plaster cracks on textured or rough surfaces

Exterior surfaces tend to be quite rough unlike interior walls. Any crack filling done using smooth products on such surfaces stands out and ruins the décor of exterior surfaces. It requires a product which apart from being strong & flexible, can match the typical roughness of Indian exterior surfaces.

poor adhesion leading to tile slippage or de-bonding

Conventionally a manually made mixture of ordinary cement and sand is used for tiling. These cement-sand mixtures offer a very low bond and shear adhesion, which further leads to tile slippage or de-bonding. Since the process of making these mixtures is not standardised, there is no quality control as well. The mixing ratio and quality of material being used depends entirely on the skill of the applicator.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Adhesive to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

heavy tile or natural stone slippage on vertical surfaces

The adhesion offered by conventional methods of tiling or stone fixing is especially low when heavy tiles and natural stones (like marble or granite) are fixed on walls. The weight of these stones or tiles, combined with the poor quality of the mixture and the method of application can lead to their slippage.

Use SmartCare Multi-purpose Polymer with the suitable SmartCare Tile Adhesive to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

hollow sounds in tiled floor leading to cracks or breakage

The conventional method of tiling or stone fixing is such that it leads to the formation of empty air pockets between the tile or stone and the surface below. These empty air pockets are the cause of hollow sounds and when left unchecked result in tile cracking.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Adhesive to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

tile cracking

Laying of tiles if not done correctly using the right materials, leads to problems like hollow sounds, poor adhesion, de-bonding and eventually tile cracking.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Adhesive along with SmartCare Tile Grouts to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

inappropriate tile cutting in aesthetically important areas

There is often a difference between the dimensions of a wall and that of the tiles that are to be fixed on it. Consequently, applicators have to cut the tiles as per the available tiling space. These manually cut tiles offer a shabby look and hence should not be fixed in areas that are in the line of sight. Unfortunately, conventional solutions offer a very poor adhesion and hence applicators are forced to begin tiling from the bottom corner of a wall so that these tiles can bear the weight of the tiles above. This leads to shabby tiles being fixed in aesthetically important areas where they are easily viewable.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Adhesive to prevent this tiling problem.

extra time, effort, money and debris in case of complete re-tiling

Removing of old tiles or stones is a very expensive affair that involves a lot of time, effort and noise. The resulting debris further needs to be disposed off at a high cost. In apartment buildings, one might not even get permission to break existing tiles or stones. 

Use SmartCare Tile Adhesive for Tile-on-Tile Application to solve this tiling problem.

dampness on adjacent walls due to water ingress through tile joints

Typically tiles are used in wet areas like bathrooms where there are constant sources of water. These water sources are the primary cause of dampness on walls adjacent to such areas. While water cannot physically break a tile and move onto the adjacent wall it can easily seep through the joints between these tiles. This can also be the cause of dampness on ceilings directly below a wet area. These critical joints are conventionally filled using ordinary white cement which offers no waterproofing.

Use SmartCare DampBlock along with SmartCare Tile Grouts to solve this tiling problem. To prevent this problem in future, use the suitable SmartCare Tile Grout.

lack of shades in joint fillers to match with the tiles

The ordinary white cement that is used for filling tile joints does not offer any aesthetic value due to lack of shade options that could be used to enhanced the look of a tile or stone installation. 

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Grout to solve this tiling problem.

shade variation in tile joint fillers

White cement can at most be manually mixed with coloured powders to develop a particular shade. This dry-mixing method lacks standardisation and hence results in shade variations. The number of shade options available through this method are also limited.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Grout to prevent this tiling problem.

corroding away of grout due to basic household cleaners

Basic household cleaners can easily corrode away white cement. This lack of chemical resistance is the primary cause of white cement withering away leaving the joints exposed to water ingress. 

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Grout to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

corroding away of grout in high chemical impact areas like industrial floors, swimming pool etc.

Industrial areas, swimming pools etc. are exposed to constant chemical attacks which ordinary white cement cannot withstand. The lack of high chemical impact resistance in ordinary joint fillers leads to them corroding away in such an environment leaving the tile joints exposed. 

Use SmartCare Tile Grout - Epoxy Based to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

stains on tile joints

Ordinary white cement is not stain resistant. Attempts at cleaning a stained joint filler can further lead to their removal due to lack of durability.

Use the suitable SmartCare Tile Grout to solve this tiling problem, and to prevent it from resurfacing in future.

plastering

Your home stands on structures that are put together with concrete and cement plaster. Integral waterproofing of cement plaster/concrete is critical because if water is allowed to seep through this, it will cause dampness on walls, corrosion of reinforcement bars and weaken the structure. 

joints between windows, walls, and all sanitary joints in washrooms

In building construction, the place where two surfaces meet is called a joint. These surfaces can be of the same material e.g. joints between glass panes or different material e.g. joints between glass sills & metal window frame. When a space is left between these two surfaces, it is called a gap. If not treated with the appropriate sealant, they may eventually cause waterproofing problems.

bathroom waterproofing

Bathrooms are one of the most critical areas of a home, where there are constant sources of water. The lack of adequate waterproofing in these areas can lead to variety of problem like damp patches or pain peeling on adjacent walls or ceilings below. Thus it is very important to cover the sunken slab of a bathrooms with a heavy duty waterproof coating.

expansion joints

An expansion joint is a design element which helps absorb temperature induced movement of construction material. They are commonly found between sections of buildings, bridges, sidewalks etc. If sealed using a low  quality product, water may seep through the joints.

poor adhesion, hollow sounds, tile slippage, tile cracking, water ingress in tile joints

Laying of tiles if not done correctly, leads to problems like cracking, hollow sounds and dampness issues due to water ingress through tile joints.

terrace waterproofing

A terrace is subject to severe weather conditions round the year. The lack of adequate waterproofing in these areas can lead to variety of problem like seepage and leakages in ceilings below terrace floor, dampness in parapet walls or seepage in the terrace slab. Thus, it’s important to waterproof a terrace and prevent these problems from occurring.

water retaining structures

Water tanks and other cement based water retaining structures are a critical elements for any construction. Inadequate waterproofing in these areas can lead to seepage within the structure as well as the loss of significant amounts of water that is being stored for consumption.