Have you thought of waterproofing your bathroom? If not, then you need to! Wet areas like the shower niche are among the frequent issues of house owners to their building managers. Bogs are often exposed to moisture, failure to waterproof it could lead to major problems. Natural movement happens to bathroom construction materials. Since the materials are made from clay and tiles, they could increase in size, affecting the grouts and causing the tiles to shift. Other wet areas like kitchen and washing area should also receive waterproofing finishes. Apart from the finishes, they should ideally have satisfactory drainage system to make sure that the water is disposed. Free and standing water could penetrate into the structure.

A bathroom would also rapidly change its temperature, hot and cold showers could play on the temperature within minutes. This could also trigger contraction and expansion in tiles. If the waterproof membrane cannot adapt to the changing sizes and movement of the tiles, it could snap. A way to check if your tiles have shifted or movement is by drumming or rapping your tiles. If they are making a hollow sound then it is possible that the waterproofing membrane is no longer attached to the tiles. A waterproofing surface should be applied between the wall and the tiles. The surface should be elastic enough so it could accommodate the tiles’ movements. The surface should be bond between the wall and the tiles. If not, then the moisture could leak thru the grout behind the tiling. It also should be highly immune to water and vapor.

To fight water and moisture, there are water resistant drywalls that could be applied. Also there are drywall products manufactured specifically for bathroom use. There are also water resistant plasters that could be applied. Waterproofing the outer surface of the lavatory may be extremely simple, just like painting employing a roller or a brush. Before applying the material, make sure that the surface where it would be applied are clean of debris and other loose materials. Then you could start “painting” the waterproof product. Ventilation is also an integral part of waterproofing. Moisture and water vapours could leave the rest room and wouldn’t increase. A ventilation fan might be placed in the lavatory. The size of the ventilation fan should be equivalent or relevant to the size of the bathroom that needs ventilating. A ventilation fan would require some changes or fixes on the air ducts.

Adding quality and wood cabinets and fixtures would definitely give your bathroom an elegant finish. When adding furniture to your rest room, ensure that they have water-resistant finishing. Correct ventilation is another secret for making absolutely sure that the woodwork would last in the room. In Australia, loo waterproofing is a total must and should meet building laws. Waterproofing systems for bathrooms are done by pro contractors. The contractors would supply the certificates and guarantees if waterproofing was in a position to meet standards. Waterproofing would make sure your newly built or refurbished loo will last for an extended period of time.