A tanking mixture can be applied to a wall to stop water damage.A mixture of cement, chemicals, and water can be applied to brick, concrete, or stone.If you want to tank a wall, you'll need to mix the tanking slurry together, apply it with a brush, and prepare the surface.
Step 1: There are shelves, curtains, and artwork on the walls.
Before you tank it, remove the shelves and fixture from the walls.While you work, move wall fixture and shelves to a different room.It will be easier to apply the tank mixture in an even coat because of this.Don't forget to remove the screws and nails on the wall.
Step 2: The fillet seal can be used to repair cracks or dips.
Fillet seal is spreadable and can be hardened when it dries.If you fill in any cracks or dips on the wall with a fillet seal, you're tanking a flat, smooth surface.Before you start the tanking process, let the fillet fully dry.
Step 3: Drop cloths are placed on the floor.
To prevent the tanking mixture from dripping onto the floor, lay down drop cloths next to the wall.Drop cloths or tarps should be used to cover your furniture when you move it outside or to the center of the room.It will be difficult to remove when the tanking mixture dries.
Step 4: Sand the wall.
The old paint, render, and plaster can be removed with a hand sander or sandblaster.When using a hand sander, use a 150 grit sandpaper.Continue until the wall is smooth to the touch.This will help you achieve a level coat of tanking mixture on the wall.When using a mechanical sander, wear gloves and a face shield.
Step 5: The wall should be washed with a wire brush and water.
Dust left over from sanding can be removed by moving the brush across the wall.Use a wet rag to wipe down the wall.While the wall is wet, you can move onto the next step.
Step 6: The wall has a salt neutralizer on it.
You can buy a salt neutralizer from a hardware store.If salt gets into the material, it can destroy several types of wall finishes.Put the paint brush in the neutralizer and apply it to the wall.You should start mixing your tanking slurry when the wall dries.
Step 7: A set of work clothes and gloves are required.
The tanking dust can be dangerous if you accidentally inhale it.If you want to work in aventilated area, open windows or doors.The tank mixture can get stuck in your hands if you don't wear thick gloves.It will be hard to wash off if the tanking slurry gets onto your clothes, so wear an outfit that you can get dirty.
Step 8: The tanking material has instructions.
You can buy it online or in a hardware store.You should read the instructions on the bag to know the correct ratio of water and dust.Tanks need to be mixed at a 4:1 ratio.
Step 9: The powder should be put into a bucket.
The space that you want to fill will be determined by the instructions.Put the tanking powder into a bin or bucket.
Step 10: The tanking powder should be mixed with water.
Slowly pour the solution into the bucket.Continue to stir the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.Add more water if the tanking mixture is too thick.If the tanking powder is too thin, add more.
Step 11: A thick coat of tanking slurry must be applied to the wall.
The paint brush should be used to apply the mixture to the wall.Equal coverage should be maintained until you apply the slurry to the wall.
Step 12: Work is done in 2x2 foot sections.
Work your way down to the bottom of the wall from the top.You can get more coats by breaking up the wall.
Step 13: The base coat should be dry for three hours.
Come back to the wall after three hours and touch it with your hand.It should be wet and sticky.It's a good idea to rinse out the bucket so that it doesn't get stuck in the container.
Step 14: Limit access to the room.
Pets should be kept out of the area while the base coat dries.Tell people to stay out of the room with the tanking mixture on the walls.
Step 15: The tanking mixture needs to be created more.
Put the instructions on the tanking mixture into a container.This will be used to lay down the second layer of tanking.The proportions that you used for the first layer should apply to the second layer.
Step 16: There is a second coat of tanking.
The first coat of tanking slurry should be used with vertical strokes.This will allow you to get complete coverage over the wall.2mm thick coat of tanking slurry is laid down on the wall.Access to the room should be restricted.Wait more than 24 hours after applying the first coat to apply the second coat.Once you're done with the second coat, you should rinse out your bucket.
Step 17: Allow the tanking mixture to dry.
The tanking mixture can take up to 8 hours to dry.Make sure you don't have any more flaws on your wall by coming back to the tanking slurry.
Step 18: Tanking the ceiling and floor is a good idea.
If you don't tank your walls, they will be a different color than your floor or ceiling.People who tank their walls will also tank the ceiling or floor.If you don't, you'll have to keep an eye on these areas.If you want your ceiling and floor to last, make sure you tank the walls first, then the ceiling, and finally the floor.You have to use a paint roller on an extension pole to reach higher ceilings.When tanking the floor, use a self-leveling mixture so the finished result is smooth and even.