The use of liquid glass for waterproofing

Liquid glass is used for waterproofing quite often, because the technological use of this material is not very complicated, so all the work with liquid glass can be easily made with their own hands.

material is considered to be one of the best among all known penetrating waterproofing.

It has a high water-repellent effect and perfectly fills even the smallest cracks, leaving no moisture can get inside.

Basically it is used for priming of concrete screed floors or waterproofing.

Advantages of liquid glass

Liquid glass has a number of advantages and has certain properties:

• wonderful interaction with the mineral base;
• the creation of a reliable waterproofing;
• easy application;
• low material consumption (low consumption is obtained, since the material solution is added to the concrete);
• budget price (compared to other types of waterproofing).

But as you know, for every plus, you can find a negative, and a coating of liquid glass in this case is no exception.There is also a list of installed material deficiencies.

similar waterproofing can be carried out not in all places, but only on surfaces with easy access (for example, on the surfaces of the pool or the well, coating the floor bath or bath).

have a mixture of high susceptibility to mechanical damage, which requires the application of an additional protective layer of a different material.

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rapid crystallization is also not particularly positive effect on the characteristics of the mixture.

course, these shortcomings can not challenge the existing advantages of the material, but in the implementation of the waterproofing of them still need to remember to avoid the serious mistakes in the work of their own hands.

Surface Preparation

Use liquid glass can only be pre-prepared surface, which cleaned all the dirt and lined texture (removed screws and nails).

Before applying the surface of the well and the pool, as well as the flooring in the bathroom and bath must be properly rinsed to existing imperfections are more noticeable (it can be open seams, cracks, deep scratches).

After washing, surfaces should be allowed to dry out.To

not occur on the surface of the mold and fungus (for example, that it is extremely important for the bathroom floor), they are processed and degreased using an antiseptic solution.

If it is not a bath, but the impregnation bath floor, there is a need to put all the fire retardant wood surfaces, protecting them, thus from the fire.

Only then can you begin to waterproofing spray.

solution Application

technology applying liquid glass is extremely simple and easy.Let's look at some surfaces, it can be used:

The material is so versatile that it can be used to protect the basement from moisture.

basement waterproofing with liquid glass inside gives you the ability to create a high degree of surface protection that can protect them from destruction and prevent the occurrence of fungi (the material is also suitable for concrete floors basement).

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mixture is prepared very simply: in the concrete solution (10 parts), was added water glass (Part 1) and stir until then, until a homogeneous mass.

this same mixture can be made waterproof rings for the well or pool.Processing pool while made with 2 sides, inside and out.

outer side of the handle to the inside the pool through the damaged areas in the walls could not get into groundwater.

treatment on the inside of the pool is done to prevent water eroded the wall of the structure and not poured out.

This technology applies to a well impregnated.

solution reliably protects the surface from erosion, both from the outside and the inside, and you can use a long time, clean well water.

basement waterproofing with liquid glass is made on a particular technology.Instruction is very simple: first applied a layer of liquid glass, using a brush or roller.

After 30 minutes, another layer is applied.After the surface must be covered with cement, mixed with water glass in a ratio of 1 to 1.

concrete also possible to use liquid crystal as an adhesive or a universal corrosion-resistant coating.

addition, it is possible to use waterglass as an additive when pouring the floor in the bathroom or in the bath.

confirm durability of the material helps treated with liquid glass cast iron pipe solution.

If a solution to cover the joints of their design, then pulled after the pipe is no longer possible, and they should be removed completely.

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Samu mixture thus can be applied in different ways, it all depends on what kind of surface you apply it and why.

order to simply soak the surface of the building material (eg, concrete), use a spray gun or a brush.

Deep impregnation can be achieved by applying several layers one by one solution.

To understand how the material is good in action, let's look at how it can be repaired, not only small cracks, but also to the waterproofing of the well rings.

well Waterproofing

to the well between rings is not leaking water, essential quality waterproofing.

It should be understood that if the well is initially fixing bad, then from water seepage in this case will not save any one layer of waterproofing.

For this mounting ring must perform the additional attachment using heavy-duty metal braces.

only after the installation of fixtures taking flax, hemp or jute rope coated with it from the water glass solution and tighten it seams between the well rings.

After the seams themselves further coated with a layer of liquid glass and cement.

course it should be understood that all the work on sealing rings must be performed in advance only on dry surfaces when the well itself is still under construction and not yet filled with water.

If the well has already been built and filled with water, the use of liquid glass technology as appropriate.

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Cracks or small leaks between the rings can be filled with a solution, which is before our eyes harden, and remove existing damage.

This material is capable of withstanding a large load of water and be completely immune to the cold.

If the flow is large and the water comes out under high pressure, then try to apply the cement solution with a mixture of liquid glass is simply meaningless.

a power immediately dilute the solution, not even allowing him to grab.In this case, no need waterproofing and repair of wells.

Useful tips

application of useful tips to help ease the work with the use of liquid glass:

• Liquid glass, you should not be applied to the surface of the brick, as the chemicals that are added to the mixture, detrimental effect on brick and begin to destroy it;
• solution with liquid glass hardens very quickly, so try to put the mixture in a small amount, otherwise you can not manage to remove the excess material;
• preparing the solution, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions.The solutions were prepared for the wrong proportions, losing all their property;When buying
• study composition: if the basis of liquid glass is sodium silicate, the material has a high stickiness and perfectly grasped with minerals.If the label states that the potash glass, so it can be used in an acidic environment.

As you can see, water glass for waterproofing is an indispensable material in many cases, since its application is multi-faceted, and ease of use and ease of application make it possible to carry out all the work of their own hands.