Liquid glass for waterproofing is used quite often, because the technological use of this material does not have a high complexity, so all work with liquid glass can easily be done by hand.
Material is rightfully considered one of the best among all known penetrating waterproofing.
It has a high water repellent effect and perfectly fills even the smallest cracks, leaving no possibility of moisture to penetrate inside.
It is mainly used for priming screeds made of concrete or waterproofing floors.
Contents:
- Advantages of liquid glass
- Surface preparation
- Application of a solution
- Waterproofing of a well
- Useful advices
Advantages of a liquid glass
Liquid glass has a number of indisputable advantages and has certain properties:
- excellent interaction with a mineral base;
- creating a reliable waterproofing;
- easy application;
- by a small consumption of material( the flow is small, because the material is added to the concrete solution);
- budget price( compared to other types of waterproofing).
But, as you know, you can find a negative on any plus, and a coating of liquid glass in this case is no exception. There is also a list of identified deficiencies in the material.
Such waterproofing can not be carried out in all places, but only on surfaces with easy access( for example, on the surfaces of a pool or a well, covering the floor of a bathroom or a bath).
The mixture has a high susceptibility to mechanical damage, which requires the application of an additional protective layer of another material.
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Rapid crystallization also does not have a particularly positive effect on the characteristics of the mixture. Of course, these shortcomings can not challenge the existing pluses of the material, but when carrying out waterproofing they still need to be remembered in order to prevent serious mistakes when working with their own hands.
Surface preparation
It is possible to apply liquid glass only on a previously prepared surface, on which all dirt is removed and the texture is aligned( screws and nails are removed).
Before using the surface of the well and the pool, as well as the floor covering in the bathroom and the bath, it is necessary to rinse as necessary to make the existing defects more noticeable( these can be divergent seams, cracks, deep scratches).
After rinsing the surfaces, allow time to dry.
To prevent mold and fungus from appearing on the surface( which, for example, is extremely important for the bathroom floor), they are degreased and treated with an antiseptic solution.
If it's not about the bathroom, but about impregnating the bath floor, then here it is necessary to apply to all wooden surfaces fire retardant, protecting them, thus, from fire.
Only after this, it is possible to start applying waterproofing.
Application of
solution The liquid glass application technology is extremely simple and easy. Let's look at what surfaces, you can apply it:
The material is so versatile that it can be used to protect the basement from moisture.
Waterproofing the cellar from the inside with liquid glass makes it possible to create a high degree of surface protection, which can protect them from destruction, and prevent the appearance of fungi( the material is also suitable for concrete overlaps of the basement).
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The mixture is prepared very simply: in a solution of concrete( 10 parts), add liquid glass( 1 part) and mix until a uniform mass is obtained.
The same mixture can be made waterproofing rings for the well or pool. The pool is processed from 2 sides, inside and out.
The outer side is processed so that ground water can not penetrate into the pool through damaged areas in the walls.
The treatment of the pool on the inside is done so that the water does not wash out the walls of the structure and does not pour out.
This technology applies to the impregnation of a well.
The solution reliably protects the surface from erosion, both from the outside and from the inside, and you will be able to use clean well water for a long time.
Waterproofing of the foundation with liquid glass is produced by a certain technology. The instruction is extremely simple: first apply one layer of liquid glass, using a brush or roller.
After 30 minutes another layer is applied. After the surface it is necessary to cover with cement mixed with liquid glass in the proportion of 1 to 1.
It is also possible to use concrete with liquid glass in the form of a universal adhesive or as an anti-corrosion coating.
In addition, you can use liquid glass as an additive when pouring the floor in the bathroom or in the bath.
Cast iron pipes treated with a solution of liquid glass confirm the durability of the material.
If you cover the joints with their joints, then it will be impossible to disassemble after the pipe and they will have to be completely dismantled.
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The mixture itself can be applied in different ways, it all depends on what surface you apply it to and why.
In order to simply impregnate the surface of the building material( eg concrete), use a spray gun or brush.
Deep impregnation can be achieved by applying several layers of mortar one after the other.
To understand how good the material is in action, let's look at how it can be used to seal not only small cracks, but also waterproof the rings of the well.
Waterproofing of a well
To prevent water from seeping in between the rings of the well, a high-quality waterproofing is necessary.
It should be understood that if the fixation of the well is initially poor, then from the seepage of water in this case will not save any layer of waterproofing.
For this, when installing rings, it is necessary to conduct their additional fastenings using heavy-duty metal brackets.
Only after installation of fasteners take a linen, hemp or jute rope, cover it with a solution of liquid glass and tighten the seams between the rings of the well.
After the joints themselves, they are covered with a layer of liquid glass or cement.
It goes without saying that all the waterproofing of the rings must be done beforehand exclusively on dry surfaces, when the well itself is still being built and is not yet filled with water.
If the well is already built and filled with water, the technology of using liquid glass is also appropriate.
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Cracks or small leaks between rings can be filled with a solution that literally under the eyes will solidify and eliminate the existing damage.
In this case, the material is able to withstand a large load of water and be completely immune to cold.
If the flow is large and the water comes out under great pressure, then trying to apply a cement solution with a mixture of liquid glass is simply meaningless.
Strong pressure immediately wipes the solution, even without letting him grab. In this case, not waterproofing, but repairing the well is needed.
Useful advices
Application of useful tips will help to facilitate work with the use of liquid glass:
- Liquid glass should not be applied on brick surfaces, as the chemicals added to the mixture adversely affect the brick and begin to destroy it;
- Mortar with liquid glass seizes extremely quickly, so try to apply the mixture in small quantities, otherwise you may not have time to remove excess material;
- When preparing the solution, it is necessary to follow the instructions clearly. Solutions prepared in the wrong proportions lose all their properties;
- When buying, study the composition: if the basis of liquid glass is made of sodium silicates, the material has a high tackiness and perfectly adheres to minerals. If the label says that the glass is potassium, then it can be used in an acidic environment.
As you can see, liquid glass for waterproofing is an indispensable material in many cases, since its use is multifaceted, and ease of handling and ease of application allow you to carry out all the work yourself.
