Title: How to waterproof yourself? 10 days of hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, topics such as "home decoration" and "DIY waterproofing" have become increasingly popular on major social platforms. Especially with the rainy season approaching, waterproofing issues have become the focus of home renovation. This article will combine popular discussions across the Internet to provide you with a detailed waterproof DIY guide, as well as data on recent hot topics.
1. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Platform | Popular keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #Bathroom waterproof rollover scene# | 12.3 | |
| Douyin | "Waterproof coating review" | 8.7 |
| little red book | "Balcony DIY waterproofing tutorial" | 5.2 |
| Zhihu | "How to avoid pits in waterproof materials" | 3.9 |
2. Detailed explanation of DIY waterproofing steps
1. Basic treatment
• Clean dust and oil on the surface, and use a spatula to remove loose parts
• Fill the cracks with cement mortar and smooth them
• The yin and yang angles are made into arc shapes (hot tip: attach fiberglass cloth for reinforcement)
2. Material selection (recently popular products)
| Type | Features | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| polymer cement based | Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, strong adhesion | bathroom wall |
| Polyurethane waterproof | Good elasticity and aging resistance | roof, balcony |
| acrylic paint | Simple construction and quick drying | basement |
3. Key construction skills
•Painting direction: First vertically and then horizontally to form a cross film layer
•thickness control: No more than 1mm per time, total thickness 1.5-2mm
•Closed water test: After 48 hours of water storage, the water level drops ≤2mm
3. Solutions to common problems (from recent hot searches)
| question | Reason | Treatment method |
|---|---|---|
| Paint cracking | The base layer is not moistened/painted too thickly | Rework after erasing, spray water before painting |
| Water seeping from the wall | No arc processing | Make up the R corner + enhancement layer |
| Leaking pipe root | Not tightly sealed | Use Leak Stopper + Waterproof Tape |
4. Precautions
1.Weather options: Avoid construction on rainy days (recent heavy rains in many places, it is recommended to pay attention to the weather forecast)
2.personal protection: Wear masks, gloves, and maintain ventilation
3.Material usage: Approximately 1.5-2kg of paint is required per square meter (calculation formula: area × number of applications × 0.3)
5. Extended reading: Recent hot topics related to waterproofing
• An Internet celebrity B&B was complained about waterproofing defects (No. 17 on Weibo’s hot search)
• Actual test video of new nano waterproof spray (Tik Tok views exceeded 5 million)
• New regulations from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development: Starting from 2024, the warranty period of waterproofing projects will be extended to 10 years
Through the above structured guide and reference to popular cases, you can systematically master the key points of waterproof DIY. It is recommended to test the material performance in a small area before construction to ensure that the effect is up to standard.
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