Waterproof coatings and sealers for basement walls and floors, with surface preparation, the right product for the surface and honest advice on what a coating can do.
A coating can be a smart finishing step or a waste of time, depending on the wall. Masonry waterproofing paints can reduce dampness and light seepage on a dry-ish wall, but they are not made to hold back heavy water pressure. If a wall is leaking from the outside, a coating on the inside may blister and peel. Many Nashville homeowners try a coating first because it is simple, so we help them understand when it fits and when drainage should come first.
We inspect the wall for cracks, efflorescence, existing paint and moisture. We clean the surface, repair holes and cracks and remove loose material. We choose a coating that suits the surface, such as a masonry waterproofer, a cement-based coating or an epoxy for floors, and apply it with the right tools and the right number of coats. We explain how long it must cure before use and what to watch afterward. If the wall has strong pressure or active leaks, we say so and recommend drainage or repair before any coating.
They help with dampness and light seepage, not heavy pressure.
Cleaning, repair and dry surfaces make the coating bond.
Masonry, cement-based and epoxy products suit different jobs.
You hear how long before the area can be used.
We look for cracks, paint failure, moisture and pressure.
Cleaning and repair come before any coating.
Masonry, cement-based and epoxy coatings suit different jobs.
Coverage and cure times follow the maker's instructions.
A coating does not hold back heavy water pressure.
We tell you what to look for after the next rain.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guideCoatings and SealersHow masonry paints, cement-based coatings, penetrating sealers and epoxy floor coatings differ in what they do and where…Learn more 
ResourceDRYLOKA line of masonry waterproofing paints and sealers sold for basement walls and floors.Learn more 
ResourceXypexA maker of crystalline waterproofing materials used in concrete walls, slabs, pits and tunnels.Learn more Pick the area of concern, such as walls, floor, crawl space, yard or pump, to get likely causes, what to try first and the service page that fits.
You tell us what you have seen, where and when, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the outside and inside with a moisture meter, take photos, measure slopes and call for utility marking.
You review the cause, the options and a plain written scope with every line and the schedule before anything is ordered.
We handle permits, protect your property and prepare the work area, from the floor edge to the trench.
We install drains, pumps, liners or repairs, restore floors and lawns and test every system with water.
We walk the job with you, share a care guide and schedule a first checkup.
Not an active one under pressure. It can help with dampness and light seepage.
Coatings are made thicker and for masonry. Regular paint is not.
No. The wall should be dry enough for the product to bond.
It depends on the product, the wall and the moisture. We explain what to expect.
Inside coatings manage dampness. Outside waterproofing treats the wall.
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Interior Basement WaterproofingInterior basement waterproofing with a perimeter drain channel, a sealed sump pit and wall protection that guide water…Explore Tell us about your property and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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