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Waterproofing

Bathroom Waterproofing

Cementitious and liquid-applied membranes for bathroom floors and walls. Done before tiling so the leak path is closed for the life of the finish.

01 / The problem

What goes wrong.

Bathroom leaks in Malaysian condos and terraces are usually visible as a stain in the unit downstairs — but the source is a failed waterproofing layer at the upstairs floor trap, pipe penetration, or kerb-to-floor junction. Re-painting the downstairs ceiling never fixes it. Most leaks trace back to a builder who skipped the membrane, used the wrong primer, or left a pinhole at a corner.

02 / The solution

How we fix it.

Full hack-and-redo of the wet area: existing tile removal, screed and substrate prep, two-component cementitious membrane (SIKA TopSeal 107 or MAPEI Mapelastic) carried up walls 150–300 mm with fillet at the floor-wall junction, water-ponding test for 24 hours before the screed bed goes back, then tiling. The water test is the proof that the membrane was installed correctly — a typical defect contractor will skip it.

03 / Project photos

Bathroom Waterproofing — hero Cement Work (photo 1)

04 / Materials

Authorised-applicator products.

  • SIKA TopSeal 107
  • MAPEI Mapelastic
  • FOSROC Brushbond Flex III
  • MAPEI Keraflex Maxi S1 (tile adhesive)

05 / Scope & timeline

What's included.

Scope
Existing tile and screed removal, substrate prep, primer, two-coat cementitious membrane, kerb fillet, 24-hour water test, screed reinstatement, optional re-tiling.
Typical timeline
Typical condo or terrace bathroom: 5–7 working days including the water test. Re-tiling adds 2–4 days depending on the finish chosen.

06 / Service areas

Where we work.

07 / FAQ

Service-specific questions.

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