Do waterproof coatings work? The short answer is yes. Weve used waterproof coatings in basements with great results. But careful prep work is critical; the coating cant stop water unless it can bond ...

making it one of the fastest means of stripping paint from wood, plaster, concrete, brick, stone, and masonry. It removes up to three layers of water- or oil-based paint and varnish and is applied ...

Waterproofing paint will set you back anywhere between $2 to $6 per square foot. A drainage system can be installed to help transfer water out of the home through a pipe in the foundation.

Industrial paints vary widely in terms of chemistry. They typically include a resin, a solvent, additives, pigments and, in some cases, a diluent. Solvent-based paints contain volatile organic ...

“Interior waterproofing methods, like using waterproofing paint or sealants, generally cost between $500 and $1,500,” said Wyatt Underwood, CEO of Playground Expedition in Los Angeles.

Photo: Wirecutter Staff The best way to apply Drylok waterproofer (or any kind of paint) to a floor is to start in one section in the back of your basement, giving yourself a way out without ...

Waterproofing is the combination of materials used to prevent water intrusion into the structural elements of a building or its finished spaces. Its main purpose is to resist hydrostatic pressure ...

However, it’s not as easy to hang your artwork, curio cabinet, shelving, or a heavy flat-panel TV on a masonry wall as on a wood stud wall with drywall on top. Still, you don’t even have to ...

The best waterproof phones are more or less the same as the best phones these days. In the past waterproof devices were big bulky monstrosities wrapped in huge bulky plastic shells. These days you ...

These are the best completely waterproof headphones we've tested. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011.