The issue of waterproofing in bathrooms cannot be ignored. How can bathrooms be waterproof?

Waterproofing in the bathroom is one of the biggest headaches when decorating, and it is also an important aspect that cannot be ignored in home decoration. If the waterproofing of the bathroom is not done well, it will always bring you a lot of trouble and affect the residents downstairs. The issue of waterproofing in the bathroom cannot be ignored. How can the bathroom be waterproof?

1. Protecting the original waterproof layer: In newly built buildings, the floors of bathrooms and kitchens have waterproof layers made in accordance with relevant regulations, so there is generally no leakage after the original waterproof layer is not damaged. But now many consumers like to add some bathroom facilities or rearrange or move various water supply and drainage pipelines during decoration, which can easily damage the original waterproof layer of the building. The waterproof layer is easily damaged when redecorating the ground. If not repaired in a timely manner, leakage may occur in the future, affecting the neighborhood. So when conducting waterproof testing, if it is found that a certain waterproof layer has been damaged, it is not necessary to break open the wall tiles, but to use professional joint filling materials to plug the gaps.

2. Floor waterproofing: If it is necessary to replace the original floor tiles in the bathroom, after chiseling them off, it is necessary to first level the ground with cement mortar. If the ground is uneven, uneven application of waterproof coating may occur, causing the tiles to easily crack. So before doing waterproofing, it is necessary to clean the ground thoroughly, and then repeatedly apply polyurethane waterproof coating 2 to 3 times to form a new waterproof layer. The joints between the wall and the ground, as well as the joints between the upper and lower water pipes and the ground, are all waterproof dead corners. It is necessary to urge the workers to handle these edges and corners, and the waterproof coating must be applied in place with cement protection. Brush 10 to 20 centimeters of polyurethane waterproof coating from the ground up, and then redo the polyurethane waterproof coating on the ground, adding the original waterproof layer to form a composite waterproof layer to enhance waterproofing.

3. Wall waterproofing: Waterproofing treatment is also required on the walls of the bathroom. As water splashes onto adjacent walls during bathing, without the protection of a waterproof layer, the adjacent walls and opposite corner walls are prone to moisture and mold. Therefore, before laying wall tiles, it is necessary to do a good job of wall waterproofing in advance. Generally, 30cm of paint is applied from the ground level to the wall surface, in order to prevent water from seeping into the wall and forming moisture. However, many families now use shower rooms, so it is necessary to apply waterproof paint to 1.8 meters, so that the water splashed from the body does not easily penetrate into the wall during showering. If the household uses a bathtub, then apply the waterproof layer to a height of 30cm above the bathtub.

4. Waterproof test: After the waterproofing project is completed, a "water storage test" is required to ensure that the waterproofing project is in place. After sealing the entrance and drain, fill the bathroom floor with water to a certain level and mark it. The water storage depth for the water storage test should not be less than 20mm, and the water storage height is generally 30-100mm. The water storage time is 24 hours, and it is qualified if there is no significant decrease in the water surface. Experience: In the early stage of the water storage test, one should go downstairs for inspection every 1 hour, and in the later stage, one should go downstairs for inspection every 2-3 hours. If water leakage is found, the water storage test should be immediately stopped and the waterproof layer should be improved again. After passing the treatment, the water storage test should be carried out.

If the waterproof effect of the bathroom can be achieved, it can make your bathroom long-lasting and durable, without worrying about water leakage, allowing you to use the bathroom with satisfaction.