I think theres an artesian spring in my basement, and theres a streak of wetness that is always there for about 3 months now, can i paint that dry lock paint on it while its wet and if so, will that work!!??!! Thanks!
2007-09-03 12:42:26 · 6 answers · asked by EAT! 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hi, I'm not in concrete work line ,but i am a painter,and the area your painting no mater what kind of paint your using MUST be dry! Try putting a dehumidifier in the room.Also Dry Lock paint won't hold back seeping water ,it's more for dampness like sweating that can form on basement wall and floor areas.If this streak your talking about is staying visible and wet ,as in soaking wet ,you should call a plumer to make sure there is not a pipe leaking under or behind where your streak is.If the area is just damp and you get it dryed out, using dehumidifier and or fans,then Dry Lock is a good product for helping to keep concrete from sweating ,as it is a primer sealer all in one.good luck.
2007-09-03 13:35:28 · answer #1 · answered by drywall pro 4 25yrs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've answered more than my share of wet basement questions lately, due to my efforts in an 11,000 sq. ft. basement with seepage issues.
Answer number one is correct and in most cases, the base material/substance of any sealer should be applied to CLEAN/DRY. The problem, even with water NOT under pressure, is that IT GOES where it wants to. An example would be a leaky roof.
I'm going to assume this is on the floor? If so the problem is magnified somewhat. If it's a wall, then the sealer used (hopefully originally) has been disrupted by cracking. Floors are not sealed at the exterior face of the concrete; with any tar like substance usually used for the block walls.
Certainly you need to connect with people most knowledgable in the business, and scenario. I might even connect with a geologist regarding the SPRING, and/or the water table in your immediate area.
2007-09-03 13:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drylock has to penetrate into the pours of the concrete to be effective,wait until its dry.Seeing that its always wet presents a problem you may need hydraulic cement Is there a crack present?
2007-09-04 06:23:01 · answer #3 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How To Apply Drylok
2016-11-07 04:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience, the walls need to be totally dry before painting them.
2007-09-03 13:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it must be dry. I don't think drylok will work if this water is under pressure. You should go to a concrete/masonry specialty store and ask what they would recommend/
2007-09-03 12:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jim B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋