If you have been talking with a home improvement professional and he or she mentions Drylock or Drylok, what he is talking about is a basement waterproofing sealer that is put on the concrete. This product is designed to prevent water from seeping through the foundation and walls in the basement.

DRYLOK® Original Masonry Waterproofer's sandy finish is available in 2 ready-mixed colors (white and gray) and 8 tints.

What is the coverage of DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer? A. Both DRYLOK® Original Masonry Waterproofer and DRYLOK® Extreme Masonry Waterproofer cover 75 – 100 square feet per gallon, and DRYLOK® Floor & Wall Masonry Waterproofer covers 90 – 100 square feet per gallon, depending on the porosity of the surface. Q.

In case you don't know, it is a waterproofing paint for your basement that works together with the pores in the concrete or brick walls. Drylok creates a sealed surface to prevent water from entering your home, thus completely preventing a wet basement.

Works great !!!! I first used Drylok at least 12 years ago on my basement walls that were seeping water. It lived up to its guarantees and I am stripping the old just now and am going to repaint with the same product.

DRYLOK® Extreme has been tested by independent labs to hold back 12 psi of water pressure (a wall of water 26 ft high). It is a latex base, low odor, VOC-compliant formula. It has a smoother finish for consumers who want a house paint type look with the waterproofing capabilities of a waterproofing paint.

Drylock comes in 2 forms, latex based and oil based.

Apply coat number two using your choice of a roller, brush, or sprayer. A minimum of 2 coats is required for the fully transferable warranty to apply. Now, inspect the surface for any remaining pinholes and fill them in.

DRYLOK® Extreme Masonry Waterproofer is the perfect solution to stop water infiltration through basement walls, and it's easy to apply. Here are some quick steps to follow: Purchase enough paint to complete the job. Each gallon covers approximately 75 – 100 square feet.

Drylok is an indoor waterproofing paint, and while that has been mentioned several times, it is a crucial detail. Waterproofing your basement from the inside may be cheap, but it is by far the least effective way of waterproofing your basement, and this is because it never stops the source of the water.

A. Yes, DRYLOK® Masonry waterproofer is ideal as a foundation waterproofing coating. Wait 24 hours after the application of the second coat to backfill.

A. Yes, DRYLOK® Masonry waterproofer is ideal as a foundation waterproofing coating. Wait 24 hours after the application of the second coat to backfill.