
Current practices of waterproofing systems were originally designed for conventional brick/block masonry walls. These waterproofing systems do not serve their intended use in case of drywall panels. A singular component waterproofing system, which, when coupled with the correct adhesive systems, ensures a leak-free bathroom.
With the changing skyline, buildings are becoming more beautiful and making use of smarter materials. In such buildings, bathrooms are not just an area to clean up, but are viewed as personal spaces to get refreshed. This calls for use of different building materials. Drywall panels are one such component, which are gradually becoming the material of choice in the construction of bathroom walls.

Solutions
Single component, waterproof and flexible coating, MasterSeal 561, from BASF Master Builder brand, can be the perfect solution for under ceramic coverings in showers and bathrooms. Unlike traditional cementitious waterproofing systems, MasterSeal 561 not only has higher elongation properties (to accommodate movement at joints), but also allows the tiles to be laid directly over it. The solution saves time and cost for an overlay for protection before the tiling activity commences.

MasterSeal 561 is the right fit for moisture sensitive substrates like plaster, Gypsum blocks, fiber boards, and particle boards. As the system is ready to use, it ensures minimal dependency on a worker for mixing of multiple components, and thereby, eliminates chances of error during application.
Coupled with special waterproofing tapes such as PCI Pecitape for the joints and PCI Pecitape Gaskets for the pipe penetrations and drain cut outs, the bathroom can be made completely water tight.

For application over sensitive substrates, such as drywall panels, it is advisable to adopt a holistic waterproofing approach, which includes tile adhesive as well. The MasterSeal Wet Area systems ensure a defect-free, durable,water-tight structure.