The use of coating waterproofing Glims

Recently, the tendency to purchase waterproofing materials belonging to the class of waterproofing coating of domestic production from our fellow citizens is becoming more and more obvious. An example is the Glims VodoStop brand, as evidenced by the numerous reviews of its consumers on the Internet. The reasons for such demand are explained by the fact that the majority of Russian materials for waterproofing in terms of quality are in no way inferior to imported counterparts, but their cost is much lower.

The materials, called oblique waterproofing, do not interact with the surface of the building material they process, but form a kind of waterproof barrier on it.

Protective layers of such a waterproofing coating should:

• to hold securely on surfaces of any geometry, especially inclined and vertical;
• have elasticity sufficient to bridge cracks and crevices existing on the base to be machined;
• ability to withstand the processes of expansion and contraction, observed at temperature drops.

The general characteristics of this type of Glims product show that it has a low modulus of elasticity.

Glims is the name of the company under the trade mark of which construction dry mixes are produced, among which there are compositions for performing waterproofing works. The products of the brand of this series have proved to be domestic products as products that are characterized by reliability and high quality. The range of this brand is represented by three compositions, which include the composite "Gidroplomba", elastic sealant and a painting waterproofing mixture on a cement base.

In general, they are all cement-based dry mixes, the finishing solutions of which are gray in color can be recommended to protect surfaces both inside and outside of various premises.

The purpose of this composition is to eliminate leaks and fixation of embedded structural elements in brick foundations, concrete foundations or foundations of natural stone. Material that can even be used under waterIt perfectly adheres to all types of surfaces, and the time it sets does not exceed 1.5–5 minutes. The working temperature range for this environmentally friendly composition is about -50 - +70 degrees Celsius.

Glims "Gidroplomba" is applied to the pre-cleaned hole, which is the cause of leakage. In case of a strong leak, it is advisable to close the hole with a fabric or wooden plug, but not completely, but in such a way that a gap of 1-2 cm remains up to the edges of this hole.

At the end of the mixture preparation, according to the manufacturer's instructions, a cork is formed from it, which closes the hole. Hold the stopper firmly in your hands for one or two minutes. If there are cracks diverging to the side of the hole, they must be covered with a small portion of the finished mixture.

The elastic waterproofing sealant Glims is made on a water basis in finished form and has a pasty consistency. It is used for waterproofing foundation foundations, floors, ceiling and wall surfaces when performing both interior and exterior decorating.

Apply the product to a pre-moistened surface with a brush, roller or spatula. It is recommended to cover the object with at least two layers of sealant. Drying time, after which the second layer is applied, is two hours. After drying, the color of the composition changes to dark green.

This coating waterproofing is a cement-sand based membrane. Three layers of this material with a thickness of about 4–6 mm can withstand water pressure up to seven atmospheres. The surface before applying the composition requires a certain preparation by covering it with waterproof plaster or basic waterproof putty.

In comparison with bitumen composites, this waterproofing is very easy to use. After its cultivation in a bucket "VodoStop" enough to apply to the surface with a brush or roller in three layers. Three-layer application is performed for the most guaranteed waterproofing of particularly important objects such as plinths or pools. For less significant cases, for example, when finishing shower cubicles and bathrooms there are only two layers.

The application of this waterproofing composition is carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions, according to which the required amount of water is poured into the container: 0.33–0.34 l of water is taken for 800 g or 1 kg of the mixture, and about 6.6–6 is used for a bag of 20 kg. , 8 liters of water. After mixing, the ready-made solution can be in operation for at least 4 hours; therefore, it is necessary to knead as many ready-made ingredients as possible during this time interval.

Thorough mixing of the composition to a uniform consistency is carried out using a mixer or drill, equipped with a special nozzle, with periodic removal of the dry unmixed material from the walls of the container. This is done with the intention that the solution was prepared from the entire mixture diluted with water. If you leave dry unmixed powder on the walls of the tank, then the finished solution will contain more water, which is a violation of the proportion.

Then wait ten minutes and mix the composition again. Fully ready solution first, with a spatula, various joints, mating sites, cracks and cracks are sealed. Pre-cleaned and dried surfaces are covered with a layer of Glims "Soil" primer. It is also possible to apply Glims "WaterStop" to moderately moist surfaces. But with a very abundant moistening of the base due to leakage of moisture, the dry composition of Glims “Gidroplomb” should be rubbed into it.

In the process of waterproofing the mixture is applied with a hard flat brush, and the work should be started from the corners and the joints between the floor and the walls, paying special attention to them.At the same time, a kind of “economy option” of processing the surfaces of the corners is a mesh embedded in a waterproofing layer and then covered with an additional layer of waterproofing material.

Even more optimal option for sealing the corners is waterproofing tape Corner, which is a non-woven durable material having polymer-rubber impregnation.

In the process of work, the tape should not be embedded in the material, but should be laid with an overlap of about 2–3 cm. After the final installation, it is covered with an additional outer layer of waterproofing of this brand.

The whole wall is coated with a brush. Working on a plane, you should maintain a uniform direction when applying a single layer so that the second layer can be applied perpendicular to the direction of the first.

When processing a floor corners are condensed. They tape overlap so that the joint fell approximately in the middle of the tape. As in the previous case, another layer of material is applied to the Corner tape recessed into the mixture and laid into a corner.At the end of the work on the compaction of corners, the floor is treated similarly to the surface of the walls, following a single direction for each stroke.

The second layer of the waterproofing mixture is also applied in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first layer. Laying tiles or applying plaster on waterproofing layers is possible after one day. The consumption of the Glims "WaterStop" waterproofing mix is ​​from 3 to 5 kg per square meter with a layer thickness of about 3 mm.

You will learn more about how to use Glims waterproofing, see the following video.