How do I find the best waterproof paint for sealing the wall of the basement?

Answer 1

Dry lok..Usually comes in white, but can be mixed to pastel colors..Best on the market for basement walls..

Answer 2

I would bet your basement is sealed, but It never hurts to check, and you would only need to dig down a foot or so to see if it is. I think the old stuff was Black not blue. Also, it is always a good idea when finishing the basement to add an interior sealer. It just paints on, and if the walls ever do leak from the outside, the inner seal will still protect your house. Another good idea is a floor drain if one doesn't already exist.

Answer 3

You can make your own cement paint and it will be much better and cheaper than buying a ready made product.

Buy a bag of Portland cement, can of colorant, and a gallon of hardener/bonding agent for cement at Lowes or the depot.

You can make a waterproof paint mix out of of it using this formula: One cup of hardener to a gallon. One cup of Latex cup of latex paint to a gallon , five cups of cement. Add water to suit for thickness. Stirr vigorously and apply with a large roller working it into a wetted down wall. Keep stiring while you recoat the roller. You can also seal your outside concrete patio with this sort of mix and it works well outside too.

Answer 4

Hydro-Stop is formulated to provide permanent solutions to water ingress problems throughout the entire building.
I have used it.It works great.
I found it at a supply store that sells industrial paint and roofing supplies.It is also expensive,but in the long run it was worth every penny.
You can read about it on this site. Or just search for Hydro Stop there are a lot of other sites that have it.

Answer 5

UGL, is the best waterproof product to most consumers, anything with silicone is good too!

Answer 6

Go with UGL...it's good stuff. Make sure you also caulk the corners, too.