These reasons make it a good waterproofing paint to protect your basement walls and floors foundations roofs utters ponds and more.
Moisture paint basement walls.
Before you begin make sure you know how to brush walls key cracks and apply liquid waterproofing agents.
Older houses that haven t had drain tiles installed are especially prone to seeping walls and floors in basements.
Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint.
But because it creates a vapor barrier waterproofing paint can provide relief from occasional dampness that drives up the humidity in the basement and promotes the growth of mold.
And it keeps the surface s flexibility and elasticity.
If mold is the main moisture related problem in the basement be sure to clean it off the walls thoroughly with soap and water before painting or the paint will probably peel.
Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs.
Concrete and concrete block are common but porous foundation materials.
What is special about tis waterproofing paint.
First it repels moisture absorption and temperature and uv exposure.
Stops moisture from entering basement or cellar walls and stops water from exiting when applied to canals or holding basins.
Designed to form an impermeable barrier to water on interior and exterior vertical or horizontal concrete block and cast in place concrete.
Next it impermeable to ponding water.