Stone can be successfully installed in wet area applications both for interior and even in exterior applications that experience heavy traffic. The added cost to include a waterproofing membrane in the stone installation is small when compared to the potential repair or replacement costs that may arise from water and moisture damage.
Showers, spas, steam rooms, fountains and pools are generally considered “constant wet areas” and by design specification, a waterproofing membrane must be applied to protect spaces below and adjacent to the stone installation.
Generally, waterproofing membranes for the stone and tile industry fall into three categories:
1. Liquid latex rubber-applied type
2. Sheet type
3. Reinforced latex-fortified Portland cement type
In addition to the “constant wet area” applications, a waterproofing membrane can also be used in “intermittent wet area” applications. For instance, the floor areas outside of a tub or shower are great candidates for waterproofing membrane treatments. In many cases, water spills or splashes out onto these areas and if left untreated, the water can migrate through the stone and grout and affect the substrate and the spaces below. Even minor water damage can prove to be very costly to repair.
Contact Renco Home Improvement today to schedule your waterproofing membrane installation project. 613-859- 2228
