One of the important aspects to look into as you remodel the bath space is the moisture formation in this part of the home. This is perhaps the reason why you are doing the renovations to the bathroom in the first place. The constant moisture exposure has undoubtedly damaged this space. At the point of doing bathroom remodeling in Fremont, efforts must be taken to ensure that water does not penetrate through walls or the floor beds. The dampness or even continuous leakage can result in causing some serious damage to the building. It will also result in the growth of mold and bacteria. Hence, you must undertake the necessary renovations quickly and we are ready to help out.
At Wilson Home Remodeling we offer our clients in the city of Fremont CA, a range of home improvement services. We have done extensive bathroom renovation work at homes here. Let us now discuss what can be done to fight moisture in the bath space.
You could be planning to do upgrade work for the bathroom floors, walls and the best material suited here is porcelain tiles. They are strongly resistant against leakages and can also be used for bathroom walls. The high-density quotient is the primary reason behind such strong resistance offered by porcelain against water leakages. The water absorption rate is also the least compared to other materials available. Porcelain tiles come with glazed coating in matte or glossy finish that helps in preventing water absorption and makes them waterproof. Because of this, water remains on the tile surfaces and never gets absorbed.
There is a need to make sure there are no gaps present within the joints of the pipes. Always make sure you seal the concealed PVC pipeline joints with proper waterproofing tapes. Make sure there are no cracks where the pipe bends or gaps between the joints.
There is a need to be a bit careful at the point of laying the tiles. There is a need to make sure to maintain a gap of a minimum of two mm between each of the tiles. Also, make sure the gaps are filled using epoxy grouts. However, you must avoid cement grouts since they do not have adequate waterproofing properties. The cement grout could develop cracks or shrink over a period. On the other hand, epoxy grouting is composed of high-quality epoxy resins and filler powder that assures high durability and total waterproofing properties. Also, this grouting seems anti-bacterial, stain-resistant, and resistant against harsh cleaning and cracks. These grouts are available in multiple colors. Make sure you leave the surface for at least 24 hours post the tiling job. Only after that period, you should apply grout.
As you are working on the flooring, one can ponder over the idea of having a gentle slope towards the drain. This will allow the water to sweep through the surface towards the drain smoothly. Also, it is recommended to go for multiple drainage points between the dry and wet areas.
Here are some ideas that you can incorporate into the bathroom space to make it watertight. There is a need for professional execution and if you permit, we are ready to do the needful at your bathroom space.
