Do You Know Acrylic Based Waterproof Coating ?

Acrylic waterproofing membrane is an impervious layer that consists of 6 compounds: acrylic polymer, water, fillers, pigments, additives, and preservations. 

Acrylic waterproofing is applied as a sealant on the building components to prevent water penetration.

The features of the Acrylic waterproofing are 8 years of durability, limited flexibility, UV, Chemical, and water resistance, cost-effective, breathable, adhesive, and easy to install and maintain waterproofing sealant. 

Acrylic-based waterproofing consists of two types: acrylic cementitious and acrylic polymer cementitious waterproofing.

Acrylic waterproofing has 6 main types according to their usage. The most used 6 types of acrylic coatings are acrylic roof coating, deck coating, wall coating, sealant, acrylic waterproofing paint, and acrylic waterproofing membranes. 

You can apply the acrylic coating by using a brush, roller, and spray. Before you apply the acrylic coating on the surface, you should prepare the surface clean and free from dust, dirt, oil, grease, and lose particles.

After you apply the acrylic coating on the surface, it should be dry and cured in 2 to 24 hours. During that time, the coating should not be exposed to water. 

Acrylic waterproofing can be used for roof waterproofing, decks, balconies, walls, bathrooms and kitchens, basements, and concrete. The advantages of acrylic waterproofing are higher durability, UV resistance, a wide range of usage, ease of apply, and breathability.

There are some disadvantages to acrylic waterproofing, such as not being suitable for all surfaces, being damaged by solvents, and being affected by weather conditions. 

An applied acrylic coating can be damaged due to physical damage, chemical exposure, improper application, extreme weather conditions, UV degradation, and lack of maintenance. You can protect the acrylic waterproofing by regular inspection, proper cleaning, and maintenance