Wet Basement Solutions

If you have a wet basement in Ann Arbor, you may need to find a solution – and pretty quickly, too, before water damage or mold sets in.

(Already have issues? You may need to talk to a water damage expert or a mold remediation professional in Ann Arbor.)

Wet Basement Solutions

You may need to consider interior waterproofing if you have a wet basement. There are several methods to waterproof a basement, including:

Concrete waterproofing coatings
Silicate-based concrete sealers
Waterproofing paint
Plastic sheets and panels

Concrete Waterproofing Coatings

Thick and cement-like, concrete waterproofing coatings are a permanent addition to your walls. It’s applied with a heavy brush, but you can’t use it on previously painted surfaces.

Silicate-Based Concrete Sealers

Also known as densifiers, silicate-based concrete sealers penetrate the walls. Like concrete coatings, you can’t use them on previously painted walls.

Waterproofing Paint

Waterproofing paint, which is acrylic-based, isn’t much different from the paint you’d use upstairs on your walls – but it’s extremely thick. You can use it over painted walls and repaint over it once it’s dry, too.

Plastic Sheets and Panels

Typically, you only want to use plastic sheets of panels if you have a good basement drainage system in place. These sheets and panels don’t stop water from getting in, but they will stop it from damaging your belongings.