What areas of my bathroom need to be waterproofed?

Shower floors must be completely waterproofed and shower walls must be waterproofed up to a minimum height of 1,800 mm. For bathrooms the floor must be coated and the walls must be waterproofed up to a height of 100 mm as well as every penetration.

How long do you need to leave waterproofing before tiling?

As we use a water based membrane, we recommend a minimum of 24 hours before tiling can begin. This ensures the membrane has fully cured.

Does my power / toilet room need to be waterproofed?

Toilet areas must be waterproofed to the same requirements as a bathroom. The entire floor has to be coated and the walls must be waterproofed up to a height of 100 mm as well as every penetration.

INTERNAL WATERPROOFING

At Total Seal, we recognise that waterproofing is the crucial first step to any renovation or new build project.

We ensure that our products are of the highest quality and that our installations are thorough and to Australian Standards.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every project is completed with care and precision.

WHAT IS INTERNAL WATERPROOFING?

Internal waterproofing involves applying a liquid applied membrane to the floors and walls to prevent moisture penetrating into the structure of the home. The waterproof membrane is applied before tiles are laid to protect the walls and subfloor.

Internal areas that require waterproofing as a part of the Australian Standard (AS) and National Construction Code (NCC) are bathrooms, shower areas, powder rooms, toilet areas and laundries.

paint roller held above waterproofing product bucket dripping paint into bucket

man applying sika to waterstop for waterproofing in bathroom

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

The difference between Total Seal and our competitors is the level of care and attention to detail we bring to the process. We have a meticulous procedure that ensures the area is in pristine condition before waterproofing. It is crucial to ensure that water stops have been installed and all penetrations have been sealed. Whilst this level of preparation takes more time, it pays off with a waterproofing membrane that is far more durable and long lasting than what the competition provides.

Total Seal outperforms our competitors as we strictly use the highest quality waterproofing membrane and a 3 coat system which is more flexible and able to accommodate minor movement without tearing or failing.

THE PROCESS

PREPARATION

Our experts seal penetrations and prepare corners, after this we install waterstop's and puddle flanges to provide superior waterproofing protection. After the area is prepped we vacuum and wipe down the area, then apply the primer.

internal waterproofing applied to bathroom ensuite with niche on wall

FIRST COAT

Once the primer has fully cured, the first of the 3 coat system is applied. This high quality coating provides a strong foundation for the rest of the system. Our team meticulously applies the first coat to ensure maximum coverage and durability.

SECOND COAT

After the first coat has cured our team goes in with the second coat. This is applied using a different colour, by doing so this ensures we get the correct coverage and no area has been missed or is thin.

THIRD COAT

Our third and final coat plays a crucial role in ensuring our systems are durable and reliable. Once drying is complete, our team returns to conduct an overlay inspection. This ensures your waterproofed area is to Australian standards and ready to proceed.