Waterproofing Ceresit: features and instructions for use

It is difficult to imagine modern bathrooms, kitchens, showers, pools, spas, balconies and terraces without ceramic tiles with a stunning design. It is often used in rooms with high humidity. The Ceresit brand offers a wide range of suitable certified waterproofing products. They are intended for indoor or outdoor use, domestic and commercial premises with a high or medium degree of humidity.

Waterproofing Ceresit is used to waterproof the horizontal and vertical surfaces of buildings and structural elements, protecting them from the moisture of the soil and water without pressure.This material can also be used for internal sealing of monolithic tanks, fluid tanks and pools with a depth of ≤ 5 m.

Most mixtures can be applied to hard, crack-free surfaces made of concrete, brick, plaster or screed. Among the main properties of the building mixture can be distinguished frost resistance. The composition can be applied with a brush or spatula. It is inherent in ground moisture, which does not accumulate seeping water of 3-4 kg / m2.

The manufacturer manufactures various waterproofing materials for gypsum boards, concrete and other surfaces. Produced range can be classified according to several criteria. On sale there are elite mixes in finished form. They are used for finishing, putting on the basis with a thin layer.

Such compounds are resistant to mold and excellent vapor resistance. They are based on silicone that can mask shallow cracks. Acrylic-based formulations help create a flat and smooth surface with particular relief. They allow you to hide some defects of the base. The disadvantage is insufficient vapor tightness.In the sale they come in a wide range of colors.

Silicate pastes are durable and plastic. These varieties are used to finish the exterior of buildings, as well as inside rooms with high humidity. Compositions based on cement, marketed as a dry product, have the most affordable price. They are widely used inside and outside buildings. The structure differs in high operational characteristics.

It is necessary to consider in detail the popular series of waterproofing brand.

Alternative seal for waterproofing bathrooms, pools, terraces, balconies. It can be used in combination with flexible sealing products (for example CL 152, CL 82 - CL 87) under a ceramic tile floor.

The main properties of this material are:

• water tightness;
• flexible and fast curing;
• technical approval for moisture classes A0, B.

Flexible single component film for use under tiles. It provides a seamless seal under the ceramic coating inside wet areas.In the case of floor constructions with insulating layers, CL 51 is applied directly to the load distribution layer (screed). In addition, the variety is suitable for use on heated surfaces.

This material is permitted for use by the construction supervision authority A1. The film is characterized by:

• water resistant;
• quick drying.

It can be used indoors for waterproofing walls and floors.

Three-layer waterproofing and decoupling membrane. It is an excellent alternative to liquid waterproofing materials for composite waterproofing of balconies, terraces and wet rooms. Provides fast execution of the task. Due to its decoupling effect, the CL 69 is suitable for installing ceramic tiles on critical substrates.

This material does not contain solvents, it is designed to meet the highest requirements. It is a two-component epoxy-polymer primer for laying metal, asphalt and old paint, as well as absorbent and non-absorbing surfaces, for example, screeds when installing large format plates.It is also suitable for use in the UltraPox system prior to the use of the CL 72 Ultrapox FlexSeal.

Material properties for critical substrates are:

• deep penetration;
• surface reinforcement;
• barrier effect;
• reliable communication;
• ease of use.

Flexible two-component epoxy polymer sealant for ceramic coatings. Protects the surface from water penetration, acids and alkaline solutions. It creates a chemically resistant seamless seal, suitable for use on constantly wet areas, in industrial areas. Material:

• resistant to chemicals;
• waterproof;
• covers cracks;
• does not contain solvents;
• different classes of exposure to water A0, B, C.

Sealing tape for waterproof bridge connecting elements, billets, corners of rooms. It can be used in combination with flexible products (CL 50, CL 51, CL 71 and CL 72) under ceramic tile floors. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it has a special switch. It has a flexible permanent connection and a width of 120 mm. Waterproof, durable and alkali resistant.

Other products can be noted:

• CL 83 Ultratape. A cuff for reliable consolidation of passes of pipes with a diameter of 15 mm. Used as a ring together with waterproof flexible products (CL 50, CL 51, CL 71 and CL 72). It is waterproof and wear-resistant, has a flexible permanent connection and has dimensions of 120 x 120 mm.
• CL 84 Ultratape. Cuff size 425 x 425 mm for reliable sealing floor drainage up to 330 mm Ø. It is used as a sealing material for cavities in the floor together with waterproof products (CL 50, CL 51, CL 71 and CL 72). Waterproof, flexible, wear-resistant.

• CL 86 Ultratape. Internal sealing corner for reliable and flexible sealing of the corners of the room. Able to absorb shear stress under tiles and natural stone coatings on interior walls and floors.
• CL 89. Sealing tape for waterproof bridge and couplings.

• CT 177 used for applying decorative plasters on concrete, gypsum bases and chipboards, drywall. The composition contains colored quartz gravel inclusions with a size of 1.0-1.6 mm or 1.4-2.0 mm. The material is intended for application to metal surfaces. After drying, a colorful plaster is obtained.

• Ceresit CR65 It is a waterproof suspension that allows diffusion, is frost resistant and is suitable for drinking water tanks. It is used on horizontal and vertical surfaces of buildings, structural elements, pools 15 m deep for subsequent waterproofing. The material can be used on substrates that are ready for coating and without shrinkage.

Among the main parameters, the following are most appreciated:

• penetration ability;
• elastic structure;
• polymer composition;
• two-component structure;
• frost resistance;
• environmental Safety.

Ceresit waterproofing materials are produced in the form of a dry mix, tape and liquid paste. Dry products are supplied to the market in bags of 5 and d 14 kg. The finished compositions are in well-sealed buckets that are suitable for long-term storage of the product.

According to reviews of masters,the only disadvantage of waterproofing brand is a change in color after the seam has dried. Therefore, when buying, you should focus on the seam sample presented in the store.

There are many advantages to waterproofing materials. Among them are especially important:

• high quality;
• affordable cost;
• wide range of;
• excellent technical characteristics;
• durability.

To calculate the flow rate for 1 m 2, it is necessary to take into account the length, width and thickness of the tile, the width of the seam. This will determine the estimated area. ABOUTOn the waterproofing marking, the manufacturer indicates the consumption per 1 sq. m. m When buying, you can consult with the seller. In order to have at least a rough idea, you can use an online calculator, by entering the parameters of the measured area in the required fields.

The choice of the consumer depends on the properties that the material has for solving a particular task. Initially, you need to choose the right type of base and start from the purpose of the material. When buying, you need to take into account the amount of raw materials, its shelf life. Purchase must be carried out in a proven store, which has a positive assessment of specialists in the field of construction and repair.

For multi-stage work, they suggest using products from a single manufacturer. The mixture is diluted in accordance with the requirements specified in the instructions for use. Before finishing the surface must be cleaned.

To learn how to waterproof the bathroom, instructions from Ceresit, see the following video.