11 best waterproofing

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

In every house, waterproofing is used to protect against moisture. With its help, it is possible to prevent the ingress of groundwater into the basement, to protect the walls and roof from rain. Sometimes moisture seeps through the smallest cracks, causing a lot of trouble for homeowners. In a humid environment, pathogens such as fungi and mold actively multiply. Today in the construction market, waterproofing is popular, which allows you to make a seamless protective layer. With the help of our experts, you will be able to choose the most suitable product for protecting your home from moisture.

How to choose waterproofing

Application method. There are several options for applying a waterproofing coating.

1. Roll-up waterproofing is an old way of installing a moisture-proof layer. This group includes roofing material, film and membrane materials. Their main disadvantage is the difficulty of laying and sealing joints.
2. Coating waterproofing is a liquid or pasty material that is applied with a regular brush. This option of moisture protection is good for the ease of application and seamless coating structure.
3. Penetrating waterproofing is the most modern means of fighting moisture. The liquid composition penetrates the concrete structure and fills all the pores and voids.

The composition of the product. Manufacturers make waterproofing from both natural and synthetic materials.

1. Bituminous mastic is obtained from oil and is considered a natural product. The main advantage of the natural composition is affordability. The experts consider the disadvantages of fragility, rapid aging and destruction.
2. Polymer materials are distinguished by high elasticity, UV resistance, durability. The obvious disadvantage is the high cost.
3. Combined waterproofing successfully combines the advantages of a natural and synthetic base. Manufacturers combine cement and polymers to obtain high-quality mastic at an affordable price.

Scope of application. The homeowner has to protect from moisture different structures, both inside and outside the building. In each case, a product with a set of certain qualities is required.

1. For the foundation, roll materials are most often used outside (roofing material, profiled membrane), and the inner surfaces are treated with coating waterproofing.
2. In the case of waterproofing a wooden house, a colorless mastic is required. It is applied in 2-3 layers after the wood has been treated with an antibacterial primer.
3. Waterproofing in showers or swimming pools should not only prevent moisture from entering the base, but also withstand pressure from water or a person. A good result is demonstrated by cement-containing coating compositions.
4. A special case is the protection against moisture in heated floors. Since the coating experiences changes in temperature, the waterproofing must be not only heat-resistant, but also elastic. Products on a synthetic basis behave well in such conditions.

Our review includes 11 of the best waterproofing solutions. All of these products can be purchased at domestic stores. When compiling the rating, the opinion of the expert community and consumer reviews were taken into account.

Rating of the best waterproofing

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best coating waterproofing	1	KIILTO Fiberpool 14 kg	RUB 5,400
	2	Ceresit CR 166 24 kg + 10 l	RUB 5,090
	3	Weber (Weber.tec) 822 gray 8 kg	RUB 2,290
	4	PLITONIT HydroElast 16 kg	RUB 4,040
	5	Knauf Flechendicht water dispersion 5 kg	RUB 1,645
	6	Acrylic waterproofing Bitumast 7 kg	1 640 RUB
	7	Bitumast rubber mastic 4,2 kg / 5 l	RUB 610
The best all-round waterproofing	1	Quelyd Stop Water 6 kg	4 380 rub.
	2	Hydrolast C 15 kg	1 460 rub.
Best penetrating waterproofing	1	Penetron for waterproofing concrete surfaces 10 kg	RUB 3,770
	2	BASF MasterSeal 501	RUB 3 850

The best coating waterproofing

To protect concrete, brick and cement substrates from moisture, a coating waterproofing is optimal. It is applied in several layers, forming a seamless coating with a thickness of 1-3 mm. These products are used for sealing swimming pools, basements and for repairing local areas. The experts identified several quality products.

KIILTO Fiberpool 14 kg

Rating: 4.9

Reliable protection of premises from moisture is provided by KIILTO Fiberpool lining waterproofing. Finnish mastic is recommended for floor and wall surfaces. The scope of application is wide enough, only in saunas, where the temperature exceeds 60 ° C, it is not recommended to use the product. The composition can be applied on concrete, gas and foam blocks, cement-sand screeds, moisture-resistant plywood, drywall, as well as on old tiles and PVC coating.

Experts note the economical consumption of waterproofing, about 0.8 kg per square meter on the walls, up to 1.0 kg on the floor. After drying, a dark green layer forms, reapplying the mastic is allowed after 6 hours of exposure. The product becomes the winner of our rating, except for the price, users have no complaints about it.

Advantages

• high elasticity;
• excellent adhesion;
• economical consumption;
• quality workmanship.

disadvantages

• high price.

Ceresit CR 166 24 kg +10 l

Rating: 4.8

Effective protection of reinforced concrete structures is provided by Ceresit CR 166 waterproofing. This two-component composition is made at a Russian enterprise, so the price of the composition (24 kg + 10 l) is cheaper than 14 kg of KIILTO Fiberpool. The manufacturer managed to combine two bases, cement and polymer. As a result, the product has received a number of unique properties. Experts note the environmental friendliness of waterproofing, which is especially important for indoor spaces. The composition can be used not only to form a waterproofing layer, but also as a top coat to protect steel reinforcement from corrosion.

Users are flattering about the technical characteristics of the composition. The product gets the second place only for the need to mix two components.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• affordable price;
• ease of application;
• wide range of applications.

disadvantages

• it is necessary to carefully prepare the working solution.

Weber (Weber.tec) 822 gray 8 kg

Rating: 4.7

Waterproofing Weber (Weber.tec) 822 has a completely synthetic base. The composition is intended for an elastic protection device against moisture. Experts note the high water resistance, which allows the mastic to be used in very humid and wet rooms. Drying time ranges from 10-15 hours. It is allowed to immediately stick facing tiles on an insulated surface. The scope of application is not limited to indoor spaces; insulation can be made on a balcony or terrace. The manufacturer also recommends installing insulation on heated floors.

The composition falls into the top three of the rating for ease of application, moisture resistance. At the same time, the ratio of price and expense did not allow to bypass competitors.

Advantages

• high water resistance;
• ease of application;
• wide scope;
• plastic.

disadvantages

• the second layer must be applied with mastic of a different color.

PLITONIT HydroElast 16 kg

Rating: 4.7

A continuous waterproofing layer can be created with the flexible PLITONIT HydroElast mastic. The composition is intended for processing concrete bases, brickwork, plastered surfaces, drywall. It is possible to form a layer of waterproofing on internal and external walls, floors, and heated systems. The experts appreciated the filling of the joint gaps, which makes it possible to seal corner joints, plastic and metal pipes. It is important that in the future the structure is not subjected to dynamic loads.

Users are pleased with the ease of application, waterproofing properties. The product is one step away from the winners of our rating due to unstable viscosity in different containers. In addition, when carrying, the handles often come off.

Advantages

• ease of application;
• universality of application;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• unstable viscosity.

Knauf Flechendicht water dispersion 5 kg

Rating: 4.6

The manufacturer chose an aqueous dispersion of artificial latex as the basis for the production of Knauf Flähendicht waterproofing. The result is a product that is not afraid of damp and humid environments such as baths and showers. The German product is designed exclusively for indoor use, in which it is inferior to the leaders of our rating. The composition perfectly fits on gypsum plaster, sheets and screeds, mineral bases (cement and lime-cement slabs, porous concrete). The manufacturer does not recommend using waterproofing in pools, wells or water tanks where there is a constant load.

The product is located off the pedestal of our rating due to consumer reviews. They have had to deal with fake waterproofing that discredits the Knauf brand.

Advantages

• high moisture resistance;
• universality of application;
• polymerizes quickly;
• good adhesion.

disadvantages

• dispersion crumbs;
• there are fakes.

Acrylic waterproofing Bitumast 7 kg

Rating: 4.5

Acrylic waterproofing Bitumast is notable for its affordable price. Blue mastic is designed to protect bathrooms and showers, toilets and swimming pools from moisture. The product fits well on concrete, cement-sand, brick and wood substrates. Experts emphasize the strength of the elastic layer. The composition can be used to seal the joints of ventilation pipes, chimneys, as well as when sealing seams or cracks. The advantages of waterproofing include environmental safety, odorlessness and high adhesive ability.

Users praise the moisture resistance of the composition, the ease of its application. The limited scope of application did not allow the product to rise higher in our rating. It is not suitable for outdoor use and for containers with a constant water load.

Advantages

• high elasticity;
• affordable price;
• good adhesion;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• for interior work only.

Bitumast rubber mastic 4,2 kg / 5 l

Rating: 4.4

Another waterproofing from a Russian manufacturer is included in our rating. Bitumast rubber-bitumen mastic can be used not only to increase the moisture resistance of concrete and wood substrates. The composition is recommended for the protection of steel structures from corrosion, pipelines or fittings. The product is based on crumb rubber, insulating bitumen and white spirit. According to experts, this is one of the most economical options for waterproofing, both in price and in consumption (0.5 l / sq. M). The composition contains not only a corrosion inhibitor, but also an antiseptic. Thanks to this, the layer is not affected by microorganisms.

The most significant drawback of mastic is exclusively external use, which affected the final position in our rating.

Advantages

• increased moisture resistance;
• corrosion protection;
• resistance to biological damage;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• it is forbidden to use indoors.

The best all-round waterproofing

Every owner in the house should have universal waterproofing. With its help, it is possible to eliminate water leaks, both in various foundations of the house (basement, roof, walls), and on the balcony, terrace, pool. The specialists liked the following compositions.

Quelyd Stop Water 6 kg

Rating: 4.9

The widest application in the construction field is found in the Quelyd Stop Water universal mastic. Experts advise this waterproofing when other methods are unsuccessful or require large investments. The product was created using innovative SMP technology. With its help, it is possible to waterproof the roof, walls, basements, showers and bathrooms. The composition is suitable for concrete, stone, metal, wood and many other materials. Experts note the high resistance to ultraviolet light, rain, high humidity. Waterproofing ranks first in our ranking.

Users have had time to appreciate the waterproofing ability of German mastic, the versatility of its application. The disadvantages of the product include a long drying time (1-3 days).

Advantages

• excellent waterproofing properties;
• universality of application;
• UV resistance;
• ease of application.

disadvantages

• dries for a long time.

Hydrolast C 15 kg

Rating: 4.8

A product called Hydrolast C is included in our rating for its ability to create a thin (1.5-2 mm) and very flexible coating. It does not crack over time, is not afraid of shrinkage and dynamic loads. The composition is made on the basis of cement and polymers. Experts are amazed at the adhesion of waterproofing; it adheres strongly to concrete, brick, drywall and other building materials. The manufacturer recommends using the mastic in swimming pools and water tanks, on terraces and balconies, in basements and foundations. Before application, it is sufficient to remove all loose material from the substrate and to moisten it.

According to users, Hydrolast C does an excellent job with waterproofing various substrates. Only the material consumption is high enough. Therefore, the roster is in the second position of the rating.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• good adhesion;
• wide scope;
• elasticity.

disadvantages

• high consumption.

Best penetrating waterproofing

Modern penetrating waterproofing demonstrates high efficiency. It fills the pores and voids in the base, displacing moisture to a depth of 20 cm. The use of such a composition eliminates the priming operation and increases the strength of the structure. Here are some high quality products.

Penetron for waterproofing concrete surfaces 10 kg

Rating: 4.9

Penetron penetrating waterproofing has unique properties of self-healing of chips, pores and cracks. The dry capillary composition is designed to protect concrete and reinforced concrete with cracks up to 0.4 mm wide from moisture. Experts especially emphasize the water resistance and frost resistance of the composition.After being applied to the base, it retains the vapor permeability of concrete, is not afraid of mechanical stress. The advantage of waterproofing is that after application the moisture resistance passes to the concrete base. At the same time, the structure can be processed both from the inside and from the outside.

The product becomes the winner of our rating for maintaining the most important properties of concrete, such as vapor permeability, strength and wear resistance.

Advantages

• self-healing of defects;
• frost resistance;
• vapor permeability;
• resistance to mechanical stress.

disadvantages

• not detected.

BASF MasterSeal 501

Rating: 4.8

The cement base has penetrating waterproofing BASF MasterSeal 501. The ready-to-use dry mix contains special fillers, organic additives and chemically active substances to penetrate the concrete structure. Moisture protection is achieved through the growth of hard-to-dissolve crystals. The manufacturer recommends using the composition for waterproofing tanks, pools, water treatment facilities, dams, cooling towers, water pipes, etc. The experts included the product in our rating for manufacturability, good adhesion, non-toxicity.

Users are flattering about the moisture resistance of the penetrating waterproofing BASF MasterSeal 501. Some difficulties arise only with the preparation of the working solution.

Advantages

• unique chemical formula;
• wide scope;
• manufacturability;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• it is important to follow the directions exactly when mixing with water.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.