Six Common Issues in Waterproof Coating Application

Author:上海盛崇防水材料有限公司 Click: Time:2026-01-31 11:33:32

I. Poor Adhesion to the Base Surface

Specific Phenomena: The coating fails to adhere to the base, blisters form, or the bonding strength is insufficient.
Prevention and Control Measures:
  1. The base surface must be thoroughly cleaned.
  2. Check the strength of the base surface; it must not be sandy, peeling, or loose.
  3. For water-soluble coatings, there must be no standing water on the surface.
  4. For solvent-based coatings, the base surface must be completely dry.
  5. The first coat must use a primer.

II. Uneven Thickness

Specific Phenomena: After the coating film forms, the thickness is inconsistent.
Prevention and Control Measures:
  1. The base surface must be level and free of holes.
  2. The coating must be applied in multiple coats to form the film.
  3. Adjust the consistency of the coating according to time and site conditions.

III. Formation of Lumps

Specific Phenomena: Lumps are present in the coating, or small particles are found in the film after application.
Prevention and Control Measures:
  1. Do not use expired coatings or coatings that have exceeded their pot life after mixing.
  2. Inadequate manual or mechanical mixing of two-component materials; inspect the mixture carefully.
  3. Using unclean mixing buckets; ensure proper cleaning of mixing containers.
  4. Incorrect mixing ratio; follow the correct proportioning strictly.

IV. Coating Delamination

Specific Phenomena: Delamination occurs after the film forms, or blisters appear between coating layers.
Prevention and Control Measures:
  1. Inadequate cleaning before each coat during the multi-coat application process.
  2. The previous waterproof film has not dried completely before the next coat is applied.

V. Film Cracking After Waterproofing Completion

Specific Causes:
  1. The base surface was not properly cleaned and contains a large amount of loose dust.
  2. A single coat is applied too thickly, causing uneven moisture evaporation during drying and resulting in cracking.
  3. Outdoor construction in adverse weather conditions such as strong winds can easily cause cracking.
Prevention and Control Measures:
  1. Remove loose dust from the base before application, treat the surface with a primer, and apply multiple thin coats.
  2. Avoid outdoor construction during windy weather.

VI. 'Bean Curd Residue' Phenomenon in Waterproof Coating

Specific Cause: Excessive water is added to the coating, causing separation of the liquid and powder components, with the powder settling to the bottom, resembling bean curd residue.
Prevention and Control Measures: Control the amount of water added and follow the product instructions strictly for proportioning.



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