Is Drylock good for basement walls?

Is Drylock good for basement walls?

DO NOT PAINT YOUR WALLS, even with Drylok or waterproofing paint. Also, do not attach insulation directly to the foundation walls. It behaves as a moisture trap and can also hide structural problems and cracks in the foundation. Bottom line: basement walls need to breathe too.

Does Drylok work on basement walls?

DRYLOK® can be applied to walls with a brush, roller, or paint sprayer. But any standard brush for latex paint will work. Waterproofing basement walls with DRYLOK paint can be done with a 3/4″ nap roller, I got a 1 3/4″ nap roller because the walls were very bumpy in spots.

Does Drylock basement walls work?

The UGL Drylok Extreme system is guaranteed to work for up to 15 feet of head or water pressure and for up to 15 years. It is not a crystalline system—it's more paint-like—although the manufacturer states that it does penetrate the concrete. A double-coating of UGL Drylok Extreme that still weeps water.

What kind of paint is best for basement walls?

Waterproof paints are applied to basement walls with a spray applicator, brush, roller, or other method. Once dried on the walls, they bond with the concrete, coating the surface of the walls in a continuous layer. At Basement Systems, we've seen mold growing on waterproof paint many, many times.

Should you put plastic on basement walls?

A common question people have when finishing a basement is: "Should I use visqueen or plastic sheeting on one side or the other of the framed basement walls?" The answer is no. If you use plastic, the moisture will be trapped inside which lead to damage to materials and even mold.

Does Drylok kill mold?

Bleach works as a disinfectant and only gets rid of the mildew stains, but not the spores that cause it. Now that you have the mold/mildew removed, I would say getting the moisture out of there would be a big next step. You can even paint the walls using a masonry waterproofing material called Drylok.

Will Drylok stop water?

DRYLOK® Extreme Masonry Waterproofer. If water is leaking through existing masonry or you need to protect new construction, DRYLOK® Extreme Masonry Waterproofer's proprietary formula is GUARANTEED to stop water.

Should you seal basement walls?

Seal your concrete before painting it or installing flooring to avoid trapping moisture. Make sure to seal the basement walls and floor before finishing the basement to avoid water damage. RadonSeal prevents efflorescence and reduces concrete dusting, spalling and cracking. It cannot peel, fade or wear off.

What is the best product to waterproof basement walls?

DO apply a masonry waterproofing product to bare interior basement walls. If your foil test showed that water is soaking through your basement walls and leaving them wet, seal the interior of the walls with a high-quality waterproof paint, such as DRYLOK White Extreme Waterproofer (available from Home Depot).

Can you paint Drylok over paint?

DRYLOK loses its waterproofing ability when applying the chemical over painted walls or flooring containing latex or oil-based paint. You can still apply DRYLOK over latex or oil-based paint but the chemical will not prevent moisture from seeping in through the concrete wall or flooring.

Is vapor barrier necessary in basement?

A basement vapor or moisture barrier is installed during the new construction of a home or the remodeling of a basement. The material is stapled to the frame of a basement wall before it is finished with plaster or drywall. A vapor barrier is also helpful to keeping a basement insulated and warm.