The obstacle to destruction is the waterproofing of the pool from the inside

Waterproofing the pool from the inside is one of the important stages of its construction.

Constant maintenance of large amounts of water leads to the destruction of the materials from which it is made.

Waterproofing the pool with your own hands is a complex procedure that requires careful preparation.

But having provided protection, you thereby prolong the period of its operation, it will be reliable and safe.

Film, rubber, bitumen or any other materials

There are two types of film. Roll type from polyethylene. It is issued in stripes. When the pool is trimmed from the inside, the film is joined to form seams, which affects the reduction in service life.

Membrane-type film. Membrane film is produced with ready-made standard sizes, which facilitates the creation of a single web. The technology of working with it usually does not cause difficulties.

The disadvantage of any of these waterproofing products is that if the liner is damaged, these materials will need to be replaced in their entirety, since the patches will be ineffective.

Video covering the pool with a membrane type film.

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Lubricant mastic refers to penetrating waterproofing. Ways of processing walls, bottoms are easy enough, but it is worth noting that it is not the main waterproofing material.

Lubricant mastic is used only in a combined version, for example, with a membrane liner or for spot repair.

Lubricating paste - a mixture resembling mastic, applied in contrast to it in a thicker layer. For its use, the reinforcing mesh must be laid.

Bitumen is used only as an external protection. In constant contact with water it is not durable as a waterproofing agent, in addition, the chemical composition of the bitumen mixture will adversely affect the properties of water.

Liquid rubber is a seamless, environmentally friendly, easy-to-use material. Is one of the recommended.

Video - waterproof glass for waterproofing:

Liquid glass is a special polymerizing impregnation. Polymer resins - the element from which the so-called glass consists, penetrating into the bowl of a concrete structure after a certain amount of time is transformed into plastic.

Bentonite mats are a self-generating material. In contact with moisture, the bentonite granules are converted into a gel that fills the fractures, cracks.

However, the granules can be washed out under strong water pressure. It is effective only at a heavy load of 200 kg / m2.

Two-component - seamless waterproofing in the form of a liquid mixture. It features high reliability, it is used to protect both the outer walls and the inner bowl. A two-component mixture excellently protects metal elements from corrosion. Often used for tiling.

The photo shows waterproofing schemes.

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How to choose waterproofing materials

The bowl of the basin is filled with water for a longer time, the liquid itself, no matter how well it has been cleaned, no matter how many degrees of filtration it has passed, will still contain various impurities.

And it is they who, when coming into contact with the waterproofing material, can harm it.

Therefore, the quality and duration of the use of your swimming pool depends on the materials used.

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The second point, which should pay attention to when selecting materials, is that the water must be regularly updated, that is, the hydraulic structure will regularly experience static and dynamic loads.

Therefore, more reliable will be a full waterproofing of the pool bowl, creating a monolithic protective layer of walls.

For these purposes, suitable liquid glass, rubber, penetrating waterproofing mixtures, mastic. These materials can be used in combination with a waterproofing such as a film.

Especially attractive is the membrane film of those who wonder: how to make a waterproofing pool?

Also worth paying attention to the size of the pool, unfortunately, with impressive dimensions, the solid fabric will be less repairable due to the complicated technological process of its replacement.

In this case, it is possible to use a tile to cover the inner walls, the bottom of the pool, after the protective materials, such as water glass, are applied to the bowl.

A film for a large-sized swimming pool is less suitable.

And one more important factor is the temperature load.

Temperature fluctuations are not always beneficial, cracks, leaks may occur from overfalls, so it is better if the internal waterproofing of the pool is elastic.

This property is characterized by two-component waterproofing, liquid rubber, glass.

For the protection from groundwater, external waterproofing of the walls is made. The choice of materials and methods of protection here depend on the level of groundwater. It can be a two-component mixture, a liquid glass, a film.

Below is a video about the waterproofing of a swimming pool: materials, their use in construction.

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Technology of pool protection with liquid waterproofing

Protection is done in stages.

The first stage is external protection.

Be sure to determine the level of groundwater, it should not be exceeded. If the level is high, a drainage system is installed around it.

Prepare the external basin of the pool for the installation of waterproofing protection by screeding a mixture of cement and sand.

For external waterproofing, a film is best suited, since it can be made with a large margin around the edges, having been mounted on the walls and connected to the internal insulation of the walls.

When molding the bowl of the hydraulic structure, do not forget to increase the waterproofing properties of concrete, adding to it a mixture of penetrating waterproofing. One of the best materials is liquid glass.

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The second stage is the internal waterproofing of the pool. After the bowl is formed, it is necessary to let it solidify and dry out. After plastering the walls, you can start waterproofing works.

Any elastic waterproofing( liquid rubber, two-component, etc.) is applied to the inner surface of the walls in two layers, evenly distributing the mixture solution along the bottom and walls.

After both layers have dried, check the pool protection by filling the bowl with water.

Video about how the waterproofing with liquid rubber passes can be seen below.

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The construction of pool walls should be carried out in accordance with the rules of waterproofing.

Waterproofing the swimming pool with your own hands is a complex, but quite feasible process.