Sani-Tred Waterproofing System and Products Blog » Miscellaeneous

Are there any other distributers in the ohio area, or anyone i can call to do the application for me?

cs — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:19:36 +0000

Anyone can apply the products whether it is a local painter, handy man, contractor etc. We would be the closest to your location (other than your local painters etc).

Do you offer a refund for return of unused and opened product?

cs — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:17:52 +0000

Take a look at our price and order page.

How come other companies find it necessary to relieve the hydrostatic pressure the blocks hold by drilling holes or weeps to relive the pressure. if the blocks supposidly act like a sponge wont the water eventualy find a way in?

cs — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:45:37 +0000

They do this because they have NO INTENTION of waterproofing the basement to begin with. They create these silly â€˜water letter innersâ€™ simply to encourage the basement to leak, channel the leaking water to a sump pit and pump the water back out of the basement. Pumping water out of a leaking boat is NOT â€˜waterproofing the boatâ€™. These people are in the business of â€˜water mitigationâ€™. We are in the business of water elimination and basement waterproofing by the true definition of the word. The redirection of water and the pumping of water are not waterproofing and the installers of these systems will/should agree if their intention is to NOT mislead you. Ask them if their intention is to â€˜dry up the earth beneath and surrounding the foundationâ€™. When they say no (which they should because itâ€™s just common sense that drainage can not) then ask them whatâ€™s stopping moisture and radon from entering throughout any portion of the basement.

Will i have signs of efloresence or calcium deposites on my walls after application has been applied for a while?

cs — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:43:50 +0000

Ahhhh EXCELLENT question! You really opened up a can of worms here J The answer is NO, you will never have efflorescence after Sani-Tred has been used. Other products like RadonSeal, Drylok and the like DO NOT stop efflorescence from reoccurring because they ARE NOT 100% waterproof, moisture-proof, radon proof and vapor tight.

Efflorescence IS a sign that water/moisture has already entered and evaporated. Efflorescence is the minerals left behind after evaporation.

How do I go about getting this off the walls and floor ( its flaked up in some areas ) but in the areas were it is still sealed?

cs — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:12:48 +0000

Question:

How do I go about getting this off the walls and floor ( its flaked up in some areas ) but in the areas were it is still sealed. Is their a product or a process that you can recomend for removing it. What if all of the paint doesn’t come off … can I still use your product over it ?

Answer:

“Off The Wall Coating Remover”Â

In order to remove Drylok, paints, coatings, etc. We do offer “Off The Wall Coating Remover”. Off The Wall Coating Remover is non-hazardous, non-toxic, water soluble, environmentally friendly, will not burn your skin, and is low odor.

Off The Wall Coating Remover can be brushed or rolled. Once applied to most paints, coatings, sealers, adhesives, etc. it will emulsify the product to make it easy to strip using at least a 3,500 psi pressure washer with a zero orbital tip. Once the original substrate is clean, dry, and free of any previous applied products, you can begin the Sani-Tred application.

Epoxy paints are known for their extreme chemical resistance therefore “Off The Wall Coating Remover” may not successfully break down some epoxies. A test area is always suggested regardless what is being stripped.

Off The Wall Coating Remover’s rate of use is typically estimated @ 150 sq’ per gal. The exact rate of use should be determined by your “test area” as some paints/coatings may strip using less Coating Remover than others.

â€œOff The Wall Coating Removerâ€ Applied on Paint:

â€œStripping Paint With Pressure Washerâ€

â€œPaint Completely Strippedâ€

I wish to apply a sealant to an old vynyl floor. Can you recommend a product from your line?

cs — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:22:53 +0000

Question:

I wish to apply a sealant to an old vynyl floor. The floor has cracks and small holes. It must withstand temperatures in excess of 135F and a great deal of moisture. I want to be able to slide bins weighing approx. 75lbs. across the surface when cured. Can you recommend a product from your line? I\’ll need enough to cover approx. 325sq.ft. plus I am
hoping that I can go over the problem areas with a first coat to help level out the finish.

Answer:

Nothing will permanently bond to vinyl (plastic). You will need to remove the vinyl then apply to the wood or concrete.
2 coats PermaFlex applied @ 240 sq ft gal per coat, using the LRB/TAV in between the coats of PermaFlex to fill/seal cracks, joints & leveling.

Do you have dealers in Manitoba?

cs — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:41:26 +0000

Question:

My friend (who doesn\’t have the internet) is interested in your product for application on a flat roof. Do you have dealers in Manitoba. He is located about 120 miles north west of Winnipeg.

Answer:

We ship direct to Canada.

Do you provide any Hands on training or is it possible to talk to some of your installers?

cs — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:07:54 +0000

Question:

Do you provide any Hands on training or is it possible to talk to some of your installers?

Answer:

No need for “training”; homeowners apply the products, easy to use/apply.

Can you tint Permaflex and Permaflex-Al another color? And if yes, what kind of tint should you use?

cs — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:32:33 +0000

Question:

Can you tint Permaflex and Permaflex-Al another color? And
if yes, what kind of tint should you use?

Answer:

When a color like that is wanted, we suggest waterproofing w/Sani-Tred then painting w/paint or epoxy w/a color of your choice.

who sells/distributes your products in Seattle?

cs — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:29:32 +0000

Question:

Who sells/distributes your products in Seattle?

Answer:

We ship direct to WA. The products are DIY or a local painter/handyman can be hired to apply.