People often believe tiles are waterproof, but it's a misconception. While ceramic or porcelain tiles are, the grout isn't. Don't expect tile flooring to be waterproof. It's crucial to waterproof shower walls before tile installation. Without a liquid membrane, water can damage the small lines. Prioritize waterproofing to prevent mold and deterioration, especially for contractors or installers. Our three systems make it a thing of the past.
Discover Our Solutions for Your Wetroom
Ensuring waterproofing is important in any tile installation project. A wrong installation can result in mould, and cause serious health risks.
Here's a step-by-step guide to avoid just that:
- Maintain a Clean Work Area: Before starting any work, ensure your work area is clean.
- Surface Preparation: Remove any existing surface material, especially paint, to create a suitable substrate.
- Moisture Check: Assess the ground concrete for excess moisture, addressing any issues before proceeding further.
- Substrate Preparation: Prepare the substrate to ensure a solid foundation for the waterproofing system.
- Liquid Membrane Application: Apply a high-quality liquid membrane on the walls, ensuring thorough coverage and adhesion.
- Flood Test: Conduct a comprehensive flood test to verify the effectiveness of the waterproofing system.
Selecting the Right Products:
Various factors influence the selection of products for your wetroom, whether you need a solution for your entire space or specific areas like showers, sinks, or baths. Bostik offers three options to choose from - liquid, foil, or peel and stick.
We offer system solutions that enable swift and efficient wet room installations in any location. Our systems are certified under the current European standard, guaranteeing reliability and performance.
Key Benefits:
- Versatility: Suitable for wet room areas in new constructions, renovations, or offsite construction projects.
- Easy Installation: Ready-to-install accessories such as sealing collars, jointing tapes, and corners streamline the installation process.
Peel & Stick System: Quick, Easy, and Clean Installation
The Bostik Peel & Stick system offers a hassle-free waterproofing solution for bathrooms and indoor wet rooms. No additional adhesive products are required, simplifying the installation process.
Here's how it works:
- Preparation: Ensure the area is free of dust and level before beginning.
- Application: The components can be applied to the substrate by simply peeling off the release film.
- Butyl Coating: Equipped with a butyl coating on the back, protected by a removable liner, it easily adheres to the substrate.
- Waterproofing: After applying the system and ensuring all corners, collars, and joints are properly protected, you're ready to start tiling.
It's that straightforward!
Ready-to-Use Liquid System for Total Waterproofing
Discover the Bostik liquid system, a highly flexible solution designed to create a complete waterproof barrier under tile coverings. When combined with tape, collars, and corners, this system effectively safeguards against moisture penetration beneath tiled surfaces.
Key Features:
- Flexibility: The liquid system adapts seamlessly to various surfaces and contours, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Total Waterproofing: Provides a reliable barrier against moisture, offering peace of mind for tiled surfaces.
- Ease of Use: Ready to use out of the box, making installation fast and efficient.
Foil System: Ideal for Residential & Commercial Projects
Our foil system is a high-performance waterproofing solution made for concrete, lightweight concrete, sheet structures, plaster, and plastered surfaces. Versatile and durable, it's not just for wet rooms; it's also suitable for areas requiring water pressure resistance, such as swimming pools.
Key Features:
- Versatility
- Water Pressure Resistance
- High Water Vapor Resistance: Offers exceptional water vapor resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance in humid conditions.
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