As many of you know, a waterproofing is a paint that prevents a liquid component (especially water) from penetrating a given building surface and damaging it. In this sense, the timely use of this type of products can prevent the eventual appearance of leaks, pests and even fungi. In addition, it is very versatile as it can be used on terraces, swimming pools, roofs, facades, wooden surfaces and even floors.
But what is the difference between the different waterproofing products on the market? We will now show you a guide to the different characteristics of the waterproofing products available at Brikum.
WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS FOR COMMON USES
| Waterproofing | Price | Elasticity | Product shelf life |
Passable | Notices | Utility |
| Sikafill 100
|
€ |
– | Χ |
Χ |
-Need mesh
-Clean and dry surface -Does not support bottled water -Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Leaks/ roof rehabilitation |
| Sikafill 200
|
€ € |
Χ |
Χ Χ |
Χ Χ |
-Superficie limpia y seca
-It does not support bottled water for long periods of time. -Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Leaks/ roof rehabilitation |
| Sikalastic 612
|
€ € € |
Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | -Clean and dry surface
-Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Leaks/ roof rehabilitation |
| Aguastop Hybrid
|
€ € |
Χ Χ |
Χ Χ |
Χ Χ Χ |
-Clean and dry surface -Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Roof leaks/ roof rehabilitation/ ponds -pools |
| Aguastop Total barrier
|
€ € € | Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | -Clean and dry surface
-Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Roof leaks/ roof rehabilitation/ ponds -pools |
| Aquaflex Roof
|
€ € € | Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | Χ Χ Χ | -Clean and dry surface
-Apply +5º to +30º.
|
Roof leaks/ roof rehabilitation/ ponds -pools |
€ € € (More expensive) Χ Χ Χ (Highly elastic/traversable/long service life)
The table above shows the most common waterproofing paints for leaky or rehabilitated roofs. Now we will talk about a series of special waterproofing products for different applications:
This waterproofing has a 100% waterproof transparent micro-membrane, i.e., it is an invisible waterproofing.
Sikaguard 711 protects materials from water penetration and the growth of external agents caused by humidity on facades only.
This waterproofing cannot be exposed to the sun, but it provides an excellent gripping surface for adhesives for ceramic, stone and mosaic tiles of any kind, making it an ideal waterproofing for shower trays.
Mapei’s Mapelastic Smart is the ultimate solution for all types of repairs. Suitable for bottled water, for waterproofing irregular surfaces and is the only waterproofing paint that withstands back pressure.
I hope you found this guide to choosing a waterproofing product helpful! Discover our range of waterproofing products from the best brands such as Sika, Ceys or Mapei at Brikum!
