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The project & problem:
In the bustling city of Mumbai, where architectural marvels define the skyline, the Palais Royale stands as a testament to luxury and innovation.
This premium skyscraper residential project required cutting-edge waterproofing solutions to ensure the longevity and aesthetics of its wet areas, podiums, swimming pools, and balconies.
Sunanda Global, a leader in construction chemicals, provided the ideal solution – fast setting, pure polyurea, trafficable, elastomeric waterproof coatings.
The Application:
Sunanda Global’s Contribution to Palais Royale:
In the context of the Palais Royale project in Mumbai, Sunanda Global stepped in with its expertise in fast setting, trafficable, elastomeric, pure polyurea waterproofing coatings.
The unique challenges posed by Mumbai’s climate and the luxury specifications of Palais Royale demanded a solution that combined speed, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
Key Features of Sunanda Global’s Fast Setting, Pure Polyurea Waterproofing Coatings:
Versatility: Sunanda Global’s fast-setting, pure polyurea allows for easy application on various surfaces, including concrete, metal, ceramic, and sheets, providing a seamless waterproofing solution for diverse project requirements.
Rapid Application: With a speedy turn-around time, the coating reaches handling strength within 20 to 30 minutes, facilitating efficient construction schedules.
Durability and Protection: The coating offers high impact resistance, UV resistance, thermal stability, and excellent chemical resistance, providing long-lasting protection against corrosion, abrasion, and environmental factors.
Ease of Application: Sunanda Global has designed its fast-setting, pure polyurea waterproofing coatings for easy application using airless spray equipment. The non-skid coating of the polyurea enables light foot traffic after just 15 minutes.
Seamless and Monolithic: The coating creates a seamless and monolithic barrier, including field joints, enhancing the overall structural integrity.
Application Process of Polyurea Waterproofing Coatings:
Surface Preparation: The contractors thoroughly prepared the surface before applying the fast setting, pure polyurea. This involved repairing surface imperfections, cleaning the substrate of dust, dirt, and contaminants, and ensuring a smooth, uniform surface.
Primer Application: A suitable primer is applied depending on the substrate and weather conditions. This crucial step enhances the adhesion and performance of the fast setting, pure polyurea coating.
Spray Application: Sunanda Global’s fast setting, pure polyurea is spray-applied using high-pressure airless spray equipment. The application involves spraying the first coat and then applying the second coat in the opposite direction, using the cross-hatch technique. Typical thickness per coat ranges from 1.5 mm to 3 mm.
Advantages of Sunanda Global’s Fast Setting, Pure Polyurea Waterproofing Coatings at Palais Royale:
Speed and Efficiency: The rapid curing nature of the coating ensures swift project completion, aligning with the demanding timelines of luxury construction projects like Palais Royale.
Long-lasting Protection: The high durability, impact resistance, and corrosion protection offered by Sunanda Global’s fast setting, pure polyurea contribute to the longevity of the waterproofing system.
Aesthetic Freedom: The coating’s flexibility in colour and design options allows architects and homeowners to customize the waterproofing surfaces, meeting the high aesthetic standards expected in premium projects.
Environmental Adaptability: The coating’s low permeability values make it suitable for application at ambient temperatures ranging from -30 °C to 70 °C, accommodating Mumbai’s diverse climate conditions.
Conclusion:
In the dynamic landscape of Mumbai’s construction industry, Palais Royale stands out not just for its height and luxury but also for its commitment to innovative solutions.
Sunanda Global’s fast setting, pure polyurea, trafficable, elastomeric waterproof coatings have played a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and longevity of critical areas in this luxury skyscraper.
From bathroom wet areas to podiums, swimming pools, and balconies in Palais Royale, the application of Sunanda Global’s advanced waterproofing solution has been seamless, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing, setting a new standard for waterproofing in premium residential projects.
