Saving a Home: Innovative Waterproofing for Ar. Prashant Soni’s Troubled Bathroom

Case Study –

Ar. Prashant Soni

August 2022

Near Hari Champa, Adajan, Surat

Background

Resolving Water Seepage Without Compromising Flooring: Ar. Prashant Soni’s Bathroom Waterproofing Success

The client, Ar. Prashant Soni, was facing significant water seepage issues in an old bathroom of a residential bungalow. The problem manifested as bubbles on the paint of adjacent walls up to a height of 2 feet and water seepage and dripping from the adjacent staircase. The client required a solution that would not damage the existing bathroom flooring.

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Challanges

Existing Damage: Bubbles on paint and water seepage affecting adjacent walls and staircase.
Client Requirement: Ensuring the bathroom flooring remained intact during the waterproofing process.
Time Constraint: Completing the project within a week.

Solution

After a thorough inspection, our team decided to use Tapik’s flexible waterproof 3-component mortar for corner joint filling. This solution was chosen for its flexibility and effectiveness in sealing joints without requiring extensive demolition or damage to the existing flooring.

Surface Preparation:
- Cleaned the affected areas to remove any loose paint and debris.
- Ensured the surfaces were dry and free from contaminants.
Application of Waterproofing Solution:
- Applied Tapik’s flexible waterproof 3-component mortar to the corner joints and areas showing signs of seepage.
- Ensured thorough coverage and proper sealing of all joints and cracks.
Final Inspection:
- Conducted a water leakage test to confirm the effectiveness of the waterproofing solution.
- Monitored the treated areas for a few days to ensure no further seepage occurred.

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Results

Leakage Prevention: The application of the flexible waterproof mortar effectively stopped water seepage and dripping.
Preserved Flooring: The bathroom flooring remained intact, meeting the client’s requirement.
Client Satisfaction: The client, Ar. Prashant Soni, was highly satisfied with the results and appreciated the quick and non-invasive solution.

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Client’s feedback and Conclusion

Ar. Prashant Soni expressed his satisfaction with the project, noting the professionalism and efficiency of our team. He was particularly pleased that the solution did not require any damage to the existing bathroom flooring and effectively resolved the water seepage issue.

This case study highlights our ability to provide effective and client-specific waterproofing solutions. By using advanced materials and techniques, we were able to deliver a durable and non-invasive solution for the old bathroom in the residential bungalow near Hari Champa, Adajan, Surat, Gujarat.