How to Waterproof Polished Concrete?

How to Waterproof Polished Concrete?


Overview

Polished concrete is preferred by house owners these days because it has all the strength of traditional concrete, without its boring, shabby look. Polished concrete looks beautiful and well-designed, but has one problem. It is concrete after all, and like all concrete, it is porous by nature. As it cures, the chemical reaction generates air bubbles that slowly force their way to the surface. Many of these air bubbles remain trapped in the concrete when it fully sets, which can allow moisture to enter the slab, be it via humidity, precipitation, a leak or spill. This moisture can have an adverse on the concrete – cracking it, weakening it, and generating fungal growth.

The Problem

Polished concrete cannot be waterproofed like normal concrete, as praying it with a waterproof membrane ruins its look, and pose a serious slipping risk. So how to waterproof polished concrete?

The Solution

CICO Technologies is one of the leading construction chemicals manufacturers in India which manufactures waterproofing products, and also provides waterproofing solutions in Delhi. According to their waterproofing contractors in Delhi, polished concrete is waterproofed by curing two separate slabs and placing a waterproof membrane in between, like CICO No. 1, CICO’s bestselling product. The foundation slab is poured first, and once cured is coated with a waterproof membrane. The second slab is then poured and cured on top, and before being polished up as per usual. While this still exposes the top slab to the effects of moisture, it minimizes the work of replacing the slab and creates a safer surface to walk on in wet areas.

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