In daily life, we may see water filtration on the wall. If the wall is filtered by water, it will not only emit a rotten smell, but it will also cause safety hazards due to long-term soaking. Therefore, once the bathroom leaks, it should be taken seriously. Next, let me explain to you how to prevent water filtration? What should you pay attention to during the bathroom waterproofing process?
▲The wall waterproof height is about 1-2.2 meters
1. Keep waterproof and smooth
Before construction, it is necessary to ensure that the surface of the base layer is dry and clean, and evenly coat waterproof coating , and firmly combine with the base layer, with no cracks, no bubbles, no hollowing, and no peeling. Before the second time, wait until the first time the paint is dry. In addition, after waterproofing, the surface should be protected to prevent other processes from destroying the waterproof layer.
2. Be sure to do a waterproof test
After the bathroom waterproof layer is completed, all the drainage in the bathroom must be blocked first. At the same time, a 25cm ridge is built at the door to be structured ("knot"), and then water is poured in at least 20cm high. After persisting for 48 hours, carefully check whether there is any leakage around the wall and the ground. This kind of waterproof test is often called impermeability test, also known as waterproof test . Check whether it is permeable, the waterproof test is the only standard that can be directly tested. Moreover, in order to avoid water filtration in the later stage and the service life is damaged, such tests must be carried out.
▲Bathroom water closure test
3. waterproof material
waterproof material has many varieties. According to its main raw materials, there are roughly four types: asphalt waterproof material, rubber and plastic waterproof material, cement waterproof material and metal waterproof material. Depending on the building location, the materials used are also different. The corresponding methods, measures and means should be selected based on the different functions of the materials.
4. Waterproof height
Generally speaking, the waterproof height of the bathroom is about 1-2.2 meters. However, depending on the building location, the waterproof height also varies. For example, the waterproof height in the shower area is recommended to be 1.8-2.2 meters, the waterproof height of the sink is recommended to be 1-1.3 meters, and the waterproof height of other walls is recommended to be about 1.5 meters. Only in this way can effective waterproofing be achieved. If the renovation cost is limited, the height of the waterproof wall should be at least 250 mm higher than the floor.
If the wall is not waterproof, it is difficult to avoid a series of leakage problems such as water filtration in the later stage, which will inevitably affect the aesthetics of the entire wall. More importantly, it is also very likely that the latex paint will fall off due to waterproofing. So I hope that those who are in the process of decorating will pay more attention and make waterproof as soon as possible.
