DIY Waterproofing Kit & Directions:
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12-Steps to Waterproofing your Basement
Note: The basement waterproofing diy kit has detailed directions for the wet basements that are beyond the normal wet basement.1. Move items away from basement walls 4' - 5' to give enough working room. Sweep down basement walls for cobwebs or any loose dirt on wall & sweep up floor.
Move things from wall
Sweep down walls
2. Clean floor with drill cleaning abrasive wheels in the DIY waterproofing kit. A special cleaning tool may be necessary for floor tile adhesive or carpet glue.
At the base of block wall drill holes in the blocks to allow trapped basement water out of the blocks.
Abrasive wheel cleans
Drill holes in blockfloor at the wall base
3. Prepare and clean-up end stop area and prepare stop leak method for cracks in the floor to prevent water from running out under the basement waterproofing system,
as per detailed waterproofing DIY kit instructions.
Clean up end stop and
Drill cracks to preventdrill for preparation. leakage
4. Prepare discharge line into sump pump - different methods in finished or unfinished areas of the basement, consult waterproofing diy kit directions.
Take discharge line
Take discharge lineover floor under floor
5. Using clean water, wash and vacuum basement floor three or more times to assure floor is clean enough. Test with fingers that all fine sediment is gone. Note: The waterproofing system will perform only as well as your cleaning and preparing of the job.
Clean floor
Vacuum scarified area
6. Lay out basement waterproofing system where you will be installing basement system. Butt unit to obstacles in path such as pipes and prepare to skirt around them. Lay out unit and miter around corners. Lay out complete basement and cut unit where concrete floor is uneven and consult basement diy kit directions for additional details & installation to waterproof basement.
Lay out Drain Away
Butt unit to pipes andunit seal around pipes
7. Wipe the waterproofing systems bottom and ends with acetone or lacquer thinner. Lean waterproofing system against basement wall in area to be installed and waterproofed. By cleaning the waterproofing system assures a water tight waterproofing bond to the basement floor.
Wipe with acetone
Unit learned to wall
8. Apply adhesive to bottom of the waterproofing system or to the floor and install the waterproofing system as per kit directions. Refer to, do it yourself waterproofing kit directions when installing in wet basement conditions.
Apply adhesive
Apply Adhesive to floor if wet
9. Install only 2-3 basement waterproofing system sections at a time then cut adhesive and fill in areas short of adhesive, then install joint connectors & corners. Wipe off unwanted places of adhesive on waterproofing system with cleaning pad.
Use water with cleaning
Clean spots of adhesive pads before smoothing
10. Our adhesive is super sticky, so spray adhesive smoother on cut & trimmed adhesive along basement floor and unit, joint connectors, corners, fingers and then smooth waterproofing system for that professional touch.
Spray adhesive
Bottle of Smoothersmoother
11. Adhesive your floor cracks and end stops, as per do-it-yourself waterproofing kit directions.
Adhesive cracks
Adhesive end stops
12. If you have followed the do it yourself waterproofing kit directions in detail, pat yourself on the back for a job well done or high five your working partner. YA-HOO - a DRY WATERPROOF BASEMENT! No more WET BASEMENT!
Great job! 'Quality is what most people look for and that's what we have here!'
Basement Waterproofing Base Kit Contents
Items listed below are what each do it yourself waterproofing kit contains:
• step by step detailed diy waterproofing directions with pictures for clear understanding.
See above '12 Step To Success' for a brief overview of the diy waterproofing directions.
• Proper amount of 4 foot waterproofing system sections and other items listed below
for footage ordered
- Waterproofing System - 4' sections — gives handling control
- Joint connectors — Simple to install
Note: If you have a rolling or uneven basement floor you may need extra joint connectors and tubes of adhesive to do the proper job.
Note: These items are not in the diy kit, therefore must be ordered separately.
Corners - Rounded for that professional look! Pliable corners, easy to install.
- Inside Corners, - Outside Corners, 2 regular End Stops included in kit
Note: order wider end stop 5" x 6" if wall having basement waterproofing system installed is finished & the waterproofing system is continuing through the partition or stops at partition. (end stops - cut to fit per diy waterproofing kit directions)
Order partition trim material for the professional finished look to cover cut hole & fit to unit going through the partition wall (pictures & details in DIY waterproofing kit directions)
Color choice — gray, brown or white (will send gray if do not indicate different)
Finished basements — How to do details, in our DIY waterproofing kit installation directions
Super Adhesive
Cleaning Wheels (used to clean basement floor with electric drill)
Cleaning Pads
Safety Glasses
Pair - Latex Gloves
Adhesive Trimmer
Container of adhesive smoother
Spray bottle
Step by step detailed installation instructions
Notice: Basement waterproofing items that help waterproof basement such as sump pump, sump basin, sump pump check valve, pop up, flat 2 ½" hose to discharge sump pump etc. Sump pump hose can be ordered additional to the DIY waterproofing system.
You deserve a dry basement. With the simplicity of the Drain Away DIY waterproofing system you can achieve a job well done by following the step-by-step do it yourself waterproofing kit directions.
Other basement systems:
Buckling Walls - Secured with Restore Foundation Wall Brace System.
Sealer - Seals and waterproofs inside & outside of building on concrete, wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass surfaces, etc.
There are many waterproofing contractors and waterproofing systems out there for home owners to seal or waterproof their basements. We offer quality products that have been tested in many different wet basements with water problems. Our do it yourself kit is a quality product to waterproof most basements as long as the water is not comming up through inner floor cracks.
'The correct quality basement system products and expertise to
• step by step detailed diy waterproofing directions with pictures for clear understanding.
See above '12 Step To Success' for a brief overview of the diy waterproofing directions.
• Proper amount of 4 foot waterproofing system sections and other items listed below
for footage ordered
- Waterproofing System - 4' sections — gives handling control
- Joint connectors — Simple to install
Note: If you have a rolling or uneven basement floor you may need extra joint connectors and tubes of adhesive to do the proper job.
Note: These items are not in the diy kit, therefore must be ordered separately.
Corners - Rounded for that professional look! Pliable corners, easy to install.
- Inside Corners, - Outside Corners, 2 regular End Stops included in kit
Note: order wider end stop 5" x 6" if wall having basement waterproofing system installed is finished & the waterproofing system is continuing through the partition or stops at partition. (end stops - cut to fit per diy waterproofing kit directions)
Order partition trim material for the professional finished look to cover cut hole & fit to unit going through the partition wall (pictures & details in DIY waterproofing kit directions)
Color choice — gray, brown or white (will send gray if do not indicate different)
Finished basements — How to do details, in our DIY waterproofing kit installation directions
Super Adhesive
Cleaning Wheels (used to clean basement floor with electric drill)
Cleaning Pads
Safety Glasses
Pair - Latex Gloves
Adhesive Trimmer
Container of adhesive smoother
Spray bottle
Step by step detailed installation instructions
Notice: Basement waterproofing items that help waterproof basement such as sump pump, sump basin, sump pump check valve, pop up, flat 2 ½" hose to discharge sump pump etc. Sump pump hose can be ordered additional to the DIY waterproofing system.
You deserve a dry basement. With the simplicity of the Drain Away DIY waterproofing system you can achieve a job well done by following the step-by-step do it yourself waterproofing kit directions.
Other basement systems:
Buckling Walls - Secured with Restore Foundation Wall Brace System.
Sealer - Seals and waterproofs inside & outside of building on concrete, wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass surfaces, etc.
There are many waterproofing contractors and waterproofing systems out there for home owners to seal or waterproof their basements. We offer quality products that have been tested in many different wet basements with water problems. Our do it yourself kit is a quality product to waterproof most basements as long as the water is not comming up through inner floor cracks.