Waterproofing Solutions FAQs

WATERPROOFING GUIDE

When you are building a house, it is very important to undertake the necessary steps to prevent water leakages and seepage. Dr. Fixit is India’s leading brand in waterproofing and offers a wide variety of products and solutions to meet all your waterproofing needs from foundation to roof.

Dr. Fixit protects your home from persistent problems like dampness, peeling paint, flaking etc. The innovative and holistic waterproofing solution hence guarantees leak free homes!

Dr. Fixit also offers full technical support with a large pool of trained applicators. Get in touch to experience state of the art waterproofing for your new construction.

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I have a house in Pune. I am planning to change the flooring of the top floor bathroom and waterproof it as well. Is there any solution which can make my bathroom completely leak free? - 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 and

4 Shower Splash zone.

We would recommend Dr. Fixit Pidifin 2K and Bathseal Tape and Grout, the comprehensive systems for making your bathroom 100% leak free for years to come. 

Should I waterproof my home at the time of construction or resolve the problem post construction? - Bathroom Waterproofing

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.

Which Areas in the Bathroom Need Waterproofing? - Bathroom Waterproofing

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 Dr. Fixit bathroom waterproofing solutions.

For How Long the Waterproofing Solution Lasts? - Bathroom Waterproofing

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.

Is there any waterproofing solution to make bathroom completely leak-free? - Bathroom Waterproofing

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, Dr. Fixit Pidifin 2K and Bathseal Tape and Grout are the comprehensive systems that help you make your bathroom 100% leak-free for years to come.

How much time needs to be spent after waterproofing for using the bathroom? - Bathroom Waterproofing

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.

How to apply Dr. Fixit Bitufix? - Bathroom Waterproofing

Dr. Fixit Bitufix is used to provide damp proofing for below-ground concrete structures. It is used on prepared and primed surfaces. To apply Dr. Fixit Bitufix, a roller, brush, or airless spray is used. Usually, two coats are applied. The second coat should be perpendicular to the first coat.