Structural Repair Refers To The Restoration Of A Building’s Architectural Form And Cosmetic Integrity To Ensure It Remains Functional, While Structural Rehabilitation Is The More Comprehensive Process Of Restoring Or Improving A Structure’s Safety, Service Life, And Load-Bearing Capacity
- Surface Preparation: Clean The Floor And Walls Thoroughly To Remove Dust, Debris, And Grease. Ensure The Surface Is Even; Use A Leveling Compound If Necessary. Repair Any Cracks Larger Than 1.5 Mm With A Suitable Filler Like
- Priming: Apply A Primer To The Entire Area Using A Brush Or Roller. This Seals The Substrate And Improves The Adhesion Of The Waterproofing Coating.
- Sealing Joints And Corners: Apply Waterproof Sealant (Like Neutral Cure Silicone) Or Reinforcing Tape To All Internal Corners, Floor-To-Wall Transitions, And Around Pipe Penetrations.
- First Waterproofing Coat: Apply The First Coat Of The Waterproofing Agent Horizontally Across The Floor And Up The Walls (Typically 1.5 To 1.8 Metres High In Shower Areas).
- Second Waterproofing Coat: Once The First Coat Is Touch-Dry (Usually After 4–6 Hours), Apply A Second Coat Vertically (At A Right Angle To The First) To Ensure Complete Coverage.
- Flood Testing: After The Membrane Has Cured (Minimum 24–48 Hours), Perform A Ponding Test By Blocking Drains And Filling The Floor With Water For 72 Hours To Check For Leaks.
- Tiling: Once The Area Is Confirmed Leak-Free, Proceed With Tiling Using Waterproof Tile Adhesive And Epoxy-Based Grout For Long-Term Durability
