tHE RIGHT TIME TO

WATERPROOF YOUR
BATHROOM IS WHEN
ITS ON PAPER

INTRODUCING DR. FIXIT BATHSEAL ...

A unique solution for waterproofing a bathroom completely!

Content
Introduction 03
Impact of a leaking bathroom

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Dr. Fixit Bathseal One stop solution for leak-free bathrooms

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Specification for bathroom waterproofing

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Step by step method of application

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Bill of quantity

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BATHROOMS
A life-style space...
Nowadays bathrooms are not just a space to freshen up but is visualized as a personal space to get
refreshed and rejuvenated. Substantial amount of time and investment is put in to build bathrooms as
per an individuals choice.

Biggest source of leakage...

Being wet areas bathrooms are also the biggest source of leakages in constructions. This can lead to
severe complications for the residents and their neighbors, spoil the interiors of a home as well as lead
to substantial hassle and cost to repair when the bathrooms start leaking.
While bathrooms are waterproofed presently the conventional practices have several limitations such as :
T
 he PVC pipe inserts do not adhere well with the brickbat coba / cement / concrete used for filling the
area and joints around the pipes
The polymer waterproof coatings and brickbat coba have limited ability to withstand cracks
Insufficient attention to detail in the corners and joint areas of the bathroom

Its Waterproofing needs a systematic approach...

Introducing Dr. Fixit Bathseal, a comprehensive and state of the art waterproofing system for leak free
bathrooms with a life expectancy in excess of 15 years ! The Dr. Fixit Bathseal system ensures a completely
watertight bathroom that meets international standards for wet area waterproofing by :
a) Introducing a unique two sided adhesive tape for adhesion of cement / concrete with PVC pipes
b) Recommending use of a 1 mm thick flexible waterproof coating that has crack bridging ability
c) Providing systematic detailing of all corners and joints to ensure a completely leak free bathroom
Read further to know more about this..

IMPACT OF A LEAKING BATHROOM

Bathroom leakage causing nuisance to the floor below residents in multi-storey buildings
Rising dampness on walls adjacent to bathroom
Persistent dampness in house conducive to fungal growth & harmful to residents
Dirt and algae accumulation in tile joints filled with white cement
Incurs high cost of refurbishment & involves 15-20 days of messy work to repair a bathroom
Conventional bathroom waterproofing system in India

Tile

Latex membrane

Screed

Brickbat coba

Nahani trap pipe

Concrete slab

Critical areas that leads to leakages in bathroom due to conventional systems

a

Cracks in cement around nahani

trap pipe
c

Cracked tile joints in splash zone

Cracks in latex membrane & brickbat coba

on concrete slab
d

Cracks in wall to floor intersection joints

DR. FIXIT BATHSEAL ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR LEAK-FREE BATHROOMS

Dr. Fixit Bathseal System
Dr. Fixit Bathseal is Indias first & most comprehensive one stop bathroom waterproofing
solution that fixes all leakage prone areas in a bathroom and provides relief for years to
come. It is an internationally proven system for bathroom waterproofing and meets the
International Wet Area Waterproofing Standards.
The whole range comes in a unique ready to use kit, which is sufficient to make a
2.1 x 1.2 mtr. (7 x 4) bathroom 100% leak-free for years.
The products in the Dr. Fixit Bathseal range work together to create a watertight envelope
in the bathroom and make it completely leak-free for years unlike conventional methods.
How Bathseal system creates a leak-free bathroom
Key sources
of leakage in a
bathroom

Conventional methods of treatment

Bathseal System

Gaps around
pipe inserts

The gaps around the pipe inserts through the masonry

walls and concrete floor are filled with ordinary cement
which has poor bonding with the pipe materials (PVC).
Cement has natural tendency to shrink upon drying
leading to development of cracks around the pipes and
hence seepage of water.

A unique first of its kind double

sided adhesive, bituminous Dr. Fixit
Bathseal Tape is used to wrap around
pipes. The gaps are then filled using
non-shrink, cementitious Dr. Fixit
Bathseal Grout.

Gaps around
nahani traps

Conventionally, cement is filled in the gaps around

the Nahani traps and pipe inserts in wall & floor. This
develops cracks & water seepage over a period of time.
Moreover cement has a tendency to shrink on drying.

Filling the gaps with self levelling,

non-shrink, cementitious Dr. Fixit
Bathseal Grout reduces the risk of
cracking and seepage.

Waterproofing
of sunken
portion

Conventionally, brickbat coba is done with or without

a coating of latex. The brickbat coba/latex coating is
not very flexible & can crack over a period of time
allowing water to seep through.

Sunken portion slab is treated with

two coats of polymer modified,
cementitious, elastomeric waterproof
coating, Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC.
The coating is 1 mm thick, has high
elongation and impermeable to ingress
of water

Gaps around
sanitary wares

Gaps around sanitary wares are usually filled with

white cement, which shrinks & cracks over time.
With usage, white cement also attracts stains and
has a poor surface finish.

Use Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant - An

Acrylic Sealant for sealing gaps between
sanitary fittings and tiles like wash basin,
commode and bath tub.

Wall Slab
Junction

Seperation joints in the wall & slab junction can lead to

water seepage.

Angle fillet is prepared with Dr. Fixit

Pidicrete URP Latex. The wall & slab
junction is reinforced with a woven
glass fibre mesh between the first &
second coats of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC
coating.

Splash zone
(Shower area)#

Usually no waterproofing treatment is done on the

walls of the splash zone of the bathroom (shower
area). Water can seep through the walls through the
tile joints & lead to dampness on the walls adjoining the
bathroom.

The walls of the splash zone is to be

treated with two coats of polymer
modified, cementitious, elastomeric
waterproof coating, Dr. Fixit Bathseal
WPC up to height of 1800 mm.

In addition to the above product range, the kit contains

Open woven glass fibre mesh to sandwich between the first & second coat of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC.
Hand-gloves for safe handling of chemicals
Application instruction booklet to carry out the waterproofing job scientifically
Extra quantity of 3 kg Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC is available for sale for an additional application in the shower splash zone.

DR. FIXIT BATHSEAL ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR LEAK-FREE BATHROOMS

Source of leakages
in bathrooms

Solutions
recommended

Area of application

Features & Benefits

Leakage from pipes

& nahani trap

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape

Bituminous two sided

adhesive tape for
wrapping around
bathroom pipes vertical & horizontal

Adhesion Firmly adheres to PVC,

CI & GI pipes

Moisture Insensitive Exhibits

excellent adhesion to fresh
concrete/ grout

Heat resistance Does not melt up

to 70 degree Celsius
Dr. Fixit Bathseal
Grout

Non-shrink expansive,
cementitious free
flowing grout for filling
gaps around bathroom
pipes

Flow-ability - Highly fluid and

extremely easy to place

Strength - High strength for

maximum load bearing

Shrinkage Non-shrink with

positive expansion

Workability - Excellent working

time at high ambient temperatures
Leakage from walls &
sunken portion

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

Acrylic elastomeric
Cementitious waterproof
coating for sunken
portion and walls in
bathroom

Permeability - 100% water tight

Adhesion - Excellent adhesion
to concrete

Flexibility - Elongation (5060%)

- Covers the crack on surface
up to 1 mm

Leakages from gaps

around sanitary wares

Dr. Fixit Bathseal

Sealant

Acrylic sealant for

sealing gaps around
wash basin, commode,
bath tub

Non-sagging & non-staining

Does not sag & stain

Paintability Can be easilt painted

over

Recovery - Accommodates
expansion & contraction

Surface finish Very smooth

Tiling & Sanitary
solution

Roff New Construction

Tile Adhesive (NCA)

Fixing all types of tiles

on floor & ceramic tiles
on wall

Crack, breakage free firm surface

that preserves beauty of tiling for
longer time

Excellent waterproofing
characteristics

Ready to use, needs no curing

Excellent adhesion, low shrinkage
Roff Rainbow Tile
Mate (RTM)

Polymer modified
cementitious tile joint
filler

Polymer based
Waterproof
Non-dusting
Easy to use and clean

APPLICATION OF DR. FIXIT BATHSEAL SYSTEM IN BATHROOM

Roff tile fixing adhesives

& tile joint filler

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

on walls

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant

around sanitary ware

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

around shower zone
Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant
around sanitary ware
Glass fibre mesh on corners
with Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Grout

in gap around pipe

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape

wrapped around pipe

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC on sunken portion

Tool Kit required for bathroom waterproofing

Brush

Mixing pot

Broom

Notched trowel

Vacuum cleaner

Wire Brush

Chisel

Measuring tape

Hammer

Marker/ ink

Paddle mixer

Hand trowel

Sponge
Water bucket
Other products required for waterproofing
Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP
Dr. Fixit Pidiproof LW+
Clean water
Glass Fibre mesh
Clean & washed sand

SPECIFICATION FOR BATHROOM WATERPROOFING

USING DR. FIXIT BATHSEAL SYSTEM
A. With Nahani trap downtake pipe in suspended technique

Tile
1500 mm

Screed

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

300 mm

100 mm

WET AREA

1800 mm

DRY AREA

Roff Rainbow Tile Mate

Concrete slab
Sandwiched fibre mesh
Dr. Fixit Bathseal Grout
Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape

B. With Nahani trap downtake pipe in brickbat technique

Tile
1500 mm

Brickbat coba
Screed

WET AREA

1800 mm

DRY AREA

Roff Rainbow Tile Mate

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant

300 mm

Sandwiched fibre mesh

100 mm

Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC

Dr. Fixit Bathseal Grout
Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape
Concrete slab

STEP BY STEP METHOD OF APPLICATION

A. Detail treatment for pipe and corners
Nahani trap and other pipe inserts should be sealed properly using Dr. Fixit Bathseal Grout, Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape and
Dr. Fixit Sealant.
B1) For suspended
method

a. Remove slab / concrete

around floor pipe inserts
to size of 3 cm deep and
4 cm wide.Wrap tape
around pipe and then fill
grout in the gap.

B2) For suspended method without breaking

b. A
 pply Dr. Fixit Bathseal
Sealant around periphery
of pipe after grout is set.

a. Wrap tape around the pipe

and on floor. Tape should
be cut at intervals so that
it can be stuck on the floor
properly. Fill the screed
after application and curing
of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC. Fill
the grout in gap around the
pipe and screed.

B3) For wall inserts

a

a. Pipe inserts should be

sealed using Dr. Fixit
Bathseal Tape and
Grout. Concealed pipe
lines grooves should be
covered using cement,
sand mortar mixed with
Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP.

b. H
 orizontal pipe inserts
should be sealed using
Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape
& Grout internally &
externally with Dr. Fixit
Pidicrete URP mixed
mortar, as shown in the
sketch above.

B. Surface Preparation
Clean the wall and floor surface thoroughly to ensure no dust, grease or oil is left on it.
a

a. Use wire brush or chisel

to remove raised areas
or hard stains.

e. S
 aturate the surface with
water.

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b. T
 reat uneven surface
or surface cracks
using polymer modified
mortar.

f. R
 emove excess water
using sponge. Before
application the surface
should be at saturated
surface dry (SSD)
condition.

c. Provide 50 mm x 50 mm
angle fillets using cement
sand mortar mixed with
Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP at
all wall to floor junctions.

d. Clean it with broom and

if required use a vacuum
cleaner.

C. Application of Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC waterproof coating

a

a. Mark the area of

wall splash zone and
shower splash zone for
application of Dr. Fixit
Bathseal WPC coating.

e. Wait for 6 to 8 hrs after

application of the first
coat.

b. M
 ark the wall splash zone
up to 300 mm on all
4 walls as well as 1500
mm wide by 1800 mm
height on shower splash
area.

f. Apply second coat all

over the floor area and
walls. The angle fillet
area now has 3 coats of
Bathseal WPC with mesh
embedded firmly within
the coating.

c. K
 eep the substrate in
Saturated Surface Dry
(SSD) condition and
then apply first coat on
areas marked on wall
and covering entire floor.
Coating should also be
extended up to 150 mm
on slab of dry area on
floor.

g. Sprinkle clean & washed

sand on wall covering
areas with coating. Ensure
sand is sprinkled before
the coating is dried.

d. While

the coating is
still wet, place the
150 mm wide strip of
glass fibre mesh on the
angle fillet & allow it to
soak completely. Apply
immediately one more
coat on angle fillet, thus
embedding mesh firmly
between 2 coats of
Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC.

h. Do not sprinkle sand

on floor. Allow it to dry
completely.

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D. Water tightness test

a

a. Seal all pipes using

suitable material.

b. F
 ill the water up to height
of 25 to 50 mm. Water
level should not exceed
above level of coating
on wall. Leave it as is for
24 hrs. and check for
water leakages.

c. Shower splash zone

should be tested by
spraying water.

E. Tiling and finishing

a

a. Fix tiles with Roff tile

adhesive (NCA) and fill
joint using Roff RTM tile
grout.

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b. G
 aps around bath tubs,
wash basins, electric
fixtures should be filled
using Dr. Fixit Bathseal
Sealant.

c. Fill gap around door

frame using Dr. Fixit
Bathseal Sealant.

d. L
 ay a 40 to 50 mm
screed to proper slope,
using cement to sand in
1 : 3 ratio, with addition of
Dr. Fixit LW+.

BILL OF QUANTITY

Sr.
No.

Description of work

Unit

Appropriate crack filling, with Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP

mixed mortar, repairs if any followed by washing, cleaning
etc. complete.

Item

Providing and laying of fillets at the junction of slab and

vertical walls prepared with cement sand mortar in the ratio
1 : 5 admixed with 5% of Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP by weight
of cement.

L. M.

Applying Dr. Fixit Bathseal system over the sunken

portion floor of bathroom, with the products in the Kit
as detailed below :

No.

Qty

Rate

Amount

a) Dr. Fixit Bathseal Tape - Bituminous two sided adhesive

tape for wrapping around pipes inserted through wall
and floor.
b) Dr. Fixit Bathseal Grout - Non-shrink expansive,
cementitious free flowing grout for filling gaps around
bathroom pipes to fill in the gaps besides pipes.
c) Dr. Fixit Bathseal WPC - Acrylic elastomeric
cementitious waterproof coating for sunken portion
and walls in bathroom.
d) Dr. Fixit Bathseal Sealant - Acrylic sealant for sealing
gaps around wash basin, commode, bath tub.
e) Dr. Fixit Pidicrete URP - To prepare mortar with it to
fill in the external side walls gaps etc.
4

Applying protective screed or, Brick Bat Coba admixed with

Dr. Fixit Pidiproof LW+, laid to proper slope for effective
drainage of water, in the sunken portion.

Sq. Mtr.

Providing, laying & fixing new tiles on properly cement

rendered plaster or concrete surface cured as per the
general practice with the help of Roff New Construction
Tile Adhesive adopting surface preparation, product
mixing, application and tiles fixing as specified by the
manufacturer. Maintain minimum 2 mm space between
two tiles and fill with Roff Rainbow Tile Mate mixed with
Roff RTM Wide Additive after 24 hrs of laying of tiles.

Item

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