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Bathroom

Below Ground

External Wall

Internal Wall

Roof

Water Tanks

Bathroom Waterproofing

Generally, there are 4 critical areas in a bathroom which start leaking.
  1. Sunken portion or floor bed
  2. Nahanitrap and drainage pipes
  3. Saintary fittings
  4. Shower Splash zone
We would recommend SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield and SBT-FIXO Concrete Booster , the comprehensive systems for making your bathroom 100% leak free for years to come.
Waterproof during construction is the best ! You won’t have to face any leakage issues and hassles after construction. It just helps save time & money. Waterproofing works as an insurance protection for your valued assets.
Being the largest wet area in your home, it is always advised to waterproof each and every corner of the bathroom. The floor is the most exposed surface, whereas shower walls are also wet up to a particular height. Usually, bathroom waterproofing solutions need to be applied at every corner and even on the side walls up to 20 cm from the base. If you notice the dampness on the other side of the wall, you can cover respective areas with SBT-FIXO bathroom waterproofing solutions
Usually, any waterproofing solution comes with a guarantee of 10 to 15 years; however, it is subject to the method of applying it and the proportion of the elements. If you follow the steps wisely, you don’t need to re-waterproof your bathroom even beyond this range.
Your bathroom usually has four areas that are most likely to leak, viz. the floor bed, drainage pipes, sanitary fittings and shower areas. To get these areas completely waterproof, SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield and SBT-FIXO Concrete Booster are the comprehensive systems that help you make your bathroom 100% leak-free for years to come.
Bathroom waterproofing solution applied on the surface must be dry at the time of using the bathroom. Usually, bathroom waterproofing solutions come with a time frame, and the product/service provider notify you how much time it takes to dry.

Below Ground Waterproofing

Integral Waterproofing are the compounds to be used with cement while making the new structure. It makes the plaster and concrete dense. So voids don’t form and capillaries carrying water are broken. This serves as an essential structure waterproofing solution for new home owners.
We advise using SBT-FIXO Concrete Booster as an integral waterproofing compound along with the usage of SBT-FIXO Concrete Booster Super. This approach gives optimum waterproofing to plaster & concrete, resists corrosion in steel bars. It also helps increase the workability of mortar which reduces the rebounds loss. Thus, it helps save time & money.
Yes, if used in the plinth beam of the foundation this compound creates a barrier, for the movement of water. Thus preventing any efflorescence from coming on the walls.

External Wall Waterproofing

If the cracks are small and there is no problem with the structure, use a flexible crack filling compound, SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield along with cement for filling the cracks.

This is a water based acrylic crack filler that seals the crack up to 5 mm.

Painting is possible after 24 hours. Unlike cement that permits seepage, SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield is waterproof and is ideal for small cracks.
Plastered surfaces develop cracks due to deterioration arising out of bad construction practices, inadequate curing, aggressive climatic conditions, etc. You need a mortar, which is dense, cohesive and has waterproofing properties.

To get good bonding between new & old plaster surface, use SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield , an acrylic bonding agent.

While making plaster, add SBT-FIXO Concrete Booster to impart waterproofing to the plaster. It also reduces the rebounding loss which results in saving time and material.
Exterior paints available in the markets provide decoration only and has only 50 - 60 microns of thickness, which is not enough to withstand the rain water pressure. So, the paint film ruptures easily and rainwater seeps inside the wall. You need an elastomeric waterproof coating, SBT-PAINTO DAMP COAT which builds 110 - 120 micron thick film which resists rain water. It is a UV resistant coating and does not attract dirt. Its high sheen makes it look new for years to come. The coating is available in 700+ attractive shades to add beauty to building exteriors
Persistent dampness inside the house promotes the bacterial & fungal growth posing threat to the health of the residents. It can lead to respiratory disorders like asthama and frequent cold and cough. Damp walls can also generate a foul stench which makes living impossible in the house.
The chajja and balcony are one of the most prominent areas from where rainwater seeps inside the house ruining the interior décor.

The chajja and balcony are to be repaired with a polymer modified mortar made with SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield .
To prevent water seepage issues from cracks as thin as hairline, you have a better option of SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield is a flexible solution that helps you fill thinner gaps. A water-based acrylic solution- can fill all the gaps up to the width of 5 mm. It needs 24 hours to dry it completely after which you can paint your external walls. For best results, apply SBT-PAINTO Damp Seal and SBT-PAINTO Damp Coat as top coat once the crack filling is done.
External walls of your home are one of the most exposed surfaces to the extreme weather conditions. Even small cracks in the plaster result in water leakage. To prevent this action of seepage, you need a superior waterproofing material in order to stop water ingression from the external surface of your home. Using SBT’S external wall waterproofing services in India, you can keep your internal décor unharmed.
The balcony is the portion which stores some amount of rainwater and the improper slope of the Chajja becomes the reason for water seepage issues, ruining the home décor. You can use a polymer-based mortar with SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield to avoid such consequences and a coating layer of SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING.
Dampness on the walls not only disturbs the home décor but also affects the human body over a prolonged period. The dampness leads to fungus and bacteria growth, resulting in respiratory illnesses such as Asthma and cough. The stink not even lets you live in your own house over the period. This is why you need to take care of external as well as internal wall waterproofing
To stop water leakage from walls, the source of leakage must be detected. The source can be seeping rainwater through the gaps of window frames or leakages from the roof, bathroom, or kitchen. SBT has specialized waterproofing solutions for different leakage problems. These water leakage solutions are intended to prevent rusting of steel bars, cracks, and moisture in ceilings, internal and external walls. Get in touch with us to know more about wall leakage.

Internal Wall Waterproofing

Generally, windows are fixed on the wall after the masonry work is complete. While doing so, a gap is bound to exist between the window frames and masonry. This gap may widen with time, creating all sorts of leakage problems. After a detailed inspection, apply SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING in these gaps. SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING is highly flexible which accommodates any movements caused by thermal expansion & contraction and is UV resistant.
You can use SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield for sealing plaster cracks up to 10 mm. It is crack filler and is easily paintable over to match the shades of the wall
While building your house, windows are fixed as soon as the brickwork is done. The waterproofing part comes later most of the times. This leads to spreading the gaps between your window frame and the wall, causing leakage problem. Here, you can apply SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING to fill the gaps and avoid water ingression. It is one of the popular internal wall waterproofing solutions in India, which is UV resistant and highly elastic in nature.
Internal walls of your home may experience dampness due to various reasons. The high groundwater table is one of the common issues in India. Similarly, cracks in the walls allow water to ingress from the terrace and external walls and cause dampness. The extreme weather conditions give rise to cracks. The traditional waterproofing methods are incapable of tackling with seepage issues. SBT’S internal walls waterproofing solutions help you solve this issue. Now, forget the traditional way of breaking wall plaster; you can do it by scrubbing the internal wall dampness and applying the solution over it.
Indian weather conditions are very extreme and cause hairline cracks in the internal walls. To get rid of the water seepage issues caused due to such thin cracks, you can apply SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING internal wall waterproofing solution to cover up cracks up to 10 mm.​
Dampness on internal walls can not only tarnish interiors, but also weaken the structural integrity of the house. Damp walls promote the growth of mould and mildew that can deteriorate indoor air quality and may pose a serious threat to the health of the residents. There are many ways of treating damp patches on internal walls, but they might not give sustainable results. For instance, most people prefer having damp proof paint for internal walls. However, such solutions offer temporary relief from damp internal walls and do not prove to be effective in the long-term. To treat dampness on internal walls, try talking to a SBT’S expert. Only after a careful assessment of the reason of dampness can the issue be addressed correctly

Roof Waterproofing

Before monsoon, ensure that all drains are cleaned. Provide a proper slope of 1:100 at least, with a mortar mixed with SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield.

Then use SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING, as roof waterproofing coating for home. This protects your terrace in just 2 easy coats.

Being UV resistant coating, it can be left exposed to sun without any top screeding.

It is also foot trafficable and the best part is that you need not break your terrace as being done traditionally with brickbat coba method.
There are multiple reasons like rising dampness from high ground water table, cracks through which rain water seeps inside, seepage from adjoining leaking walls of bathroom and kitchen.

The current traditional waterproofing methods are not enough to tackle the severe dampness occurring due to these reasons. You need a specialized treatment to arrest this dampness permanently.

SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING is a unique & universal waterproofing treatment for internal dampness. You need not break the wall plaster to reach to brick level to waterproof it. It is directly applied to damp internal wall by brush and is very easy to use. Due to quick drying technology, the job is done very quickly. This treated wall can be plastered with waterproof leveling plaster to remove the undulations and give a smooth finish
Your terrace or roof is the most externally exposed area which faces harsh weather conditions. This includes not only heavy rains but also scorching summers and shivering winters. Such climatic changes usually lead to thermal expansions in the ceiling of your home and may cause water seepage. Surface weakened over time ultimately results in more damage. This is why you need to apply waterproofing solutions over a certain period
There are several areas on the terrace that need to be taken care of while waterproofing them. Such areas include pipes that come through parapet wall or the roof, small canals for cables and electric wires, thresholds of the terrace door, water tank corners, and so on. Besides, rainwater drain outlets coming out of the terrace, must be of the proper size and made available all around the roof. Get in touch with a SBT’S expert to assess the best solution for waterproofing your roof.
You need to clean drain outlets and pipes on time, coming from the terrace. Besides, they also need a proper slope, at least 1:100. You can use a mixture of SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield and mortar to give it an appropriate and recommended slope. Furthermore, two coats of UV resistant SBT-PAINTO DAMP PROOFING can be used for roof waterproofing

Water Tanks Waterproofing

Water tanks are meant to safely store water without any leakages. But here it’s not just the question of leakages. The primary problem is avoiding the growth of fungus. You’d wonder how the fungus is formed? At times, seepage and leakage from overhead and underground tanks spoil the décor. This, in turn, helps the growth of algae and fungus, which leads to weakening of the structure. For this reason, such areas should be made waterproof as well as safe for potable water. For this, you have to employ the right water tank waterproofing method using the right products—SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield and SBT-PAINTO Damp Proofing. Before using these water tank waterproofing products, make sure you keep the following things in mind:
  1. Surface to be treated should be clean and free from dirt, oil and other loose
  2. Concrete or masonry surfaces should be fully cured before application
  3. All surface cracks, undulations and voids must be repaired appropriately before application
  4. Correctly grout all construction joints using polymer modified mortar using SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield. Surface to be treated with SBT-PAINTO Damp Proofing must be in a saturated surface dry condition before application
To waterproof the water tank from inside, we recommend using SBT-FIXO Seepage Shield, an acrylic cementitious waterproof coating. For other water tank waterproofing, we suggest SBT-PAINTO Damp Proofing. This waterproof coating can help protect the tank from forming algae and fungus or any additional bacterial growth.

Usually, the biggest concern with such water tanks waterproofing products is if they will affect the taste of the water as no one wants to mess with drinking water. Worry not. These products contain constituents that are entirely safe to use with drinking water. It has to be thoroughly cleaned before used to store water in tank.