How to tutorial with a step by step guide to installing a level wetroom base on a concrete floor using our own brand wet room kits comprising wetbase floor f.
Tanking wet room concrete floor.
Tanking is essential in a wet room.
Tanking wetroom floors the floor of the wetroom is going to bear the brunt of the water carrying duties and so it needs to be sound and secure because excessive movement and flexing could cause the tanking to split.
The types of wet room tanking systems required for your wet room will depend on the flooring it is being installed on.
Tanking liquids brush onto damp walls and floors no smell no solvents.
Tanking is a vital part of installing a wetroom.
Once your area is clean prime all areas with a waterproof primer.
It is important to start with a clean surface so remove any dust oil or debris as this can affect adhesion of the tanking membrane.
The two main approaches for tanking a wet room are using a self adhesive bitumen based waterproof membrane or applying a paint on liquid wall membrane.
This includes the floor and walls up to the ceiling.
Waterproofing or tanking a wet room.
Solid floors are ideal but boarded floors are acceptable providing they are properly prepared.