Bathrooms are one of the most prominent wet areas in a home which is fitted with sanitary fixtures. These areas are also subjected to exposure of high moisture and water. Waterproofing of the bathroom can help to build a barricade and prevent the seepage of water through these surfaces. Water proofing is an important procedure since it can create a barrier on the surfaces of roofs, structures and building foundations.
Home owners are keen to find Bathroom leakage solutions as they can prove to be quite an eyesore to the residents and creates huge challenges while finding a solution to it. It could also happen that the home above yours is facing this problem and your home is being damaged with water leaks or seepage. This is especially common when the building structure is old or proper care hasn’t been taken during construction.
Here are a few causes of a bathroom leakage:
Floor tiles
They are probably the most common cause for bathroom leakages and occur when the grout get worn off after use. In order to prevent ingress of water on the floor tiles, a waterproofing chemical solution can be applied and water tightness of substrates can be ensured.
Tiled walls
Bathroom leakages can occur due to tiles. This primarily happens due to the tile grout which is often slightly porous and allows easy absorption of moisture. In bathroom areas, most Waterproofing contractors in Mumbai recommend the application of epoxy grout since water is splashed around where showers are in use. The existing faulty grout should be removed, epoxy grout should be applied and then sealer should be applied at the end of this procedure.
Faulty sanitary connections
With age, it is common that toilet connections become loose and the rubber linings used to keep the connections watertight may become hard and ineffective. Replacing worn out parts at regular intervals and this can be done by checking on the sanitary connections at regular intervals.
Bathroom leakages are common and these can be addressed by carrying out professional waterproofing in the wet areas of your home.
